1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (415+ words) A Los Angeles federal jury cleared Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, on Friday after three days of deliberations. The verdict ended a high-stakes trial over prosecutors’ allegations that he ordered and financed a 2022 attack targeting rapper Quando Rondo,…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (326+ words) “I left and got sued for $19 million,” Scott told Scott Evans during an appearance on his “House Guest” podcast. Her reaction to the figure? “Who had $19 million? I was like, you made $19 million off of me?” Scott’s comments were highlighted…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (450+ words) Bryan filed the 20-page complaint Wednesday against N.O.R.E., whose legal name is Victor Santiago. The lawsuit alleges he approached Bryan while “visibly intoxicated” during an event where he was promoting his sophomore album, “Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler.” The complaint, reviewed by…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (352+ words) According to the news release, the deal arrives as Uptown celebrates its 40th anniversary and continues a resurgence with a roster spanning hip-hop and R&B. The partnership was announced alongside the music video for Franklin’s latest single, “Thank You For Everything,…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (330+ words) “I wish nothing would have happened,” Rock told Variety while promoting his new movie, “Misty Green.” But Rock quickly put his experience into perspective rather than turning the interview into another round of Smith commentary. “Me having a bad day…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (567+ words) Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, will not face criminal prosecution stemming from a domestic dispute with his estranged wife, Alicia Brown. The former Atlanta radio host was arrested in June on battery and child cruelty charges, but…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (497+ words) During a new Patreon-exclusive appearance on “The Joe Budden Podcast,” titled “Elf On The Shelf,” co-host Emanny asked Fat Joe whether he had ever reconsidered his longtime insistence that hip-hop culture belongs to him, too. Joe didn’t hesitate. “Are you…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (361+ words) According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the judge issued a temporary order prohibiting Wiggins’ estate and trust from distributing funds to third parties. The restriction reportedly includes donations to his foundation, scholarships and other grants. The judicial intervention comes…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (287+ words) According to Billboard, the rapper has been tapped to join the judging panel for the Trump administration’s “Million Dollar Pitch Competition,” a Small Business Administration event where five entrepreneurs will compete for a combined $1 million in prize money. The live…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (124+ words) The series brings Jay-Z and Rubin together for a wide-ranging discussion covering the rapper’s music, lyrics, life experiences and creative process. HBO describes the project as a candid and intimate conversation years in the making. Throughout the trailer, Jay-Z reflects…...