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Paras Griffin/Getty Images Boosie Badazz was arrested in San Diego Wednesday, June 14, moments after he was cleared of gun charges he picked up in California. ABC10 reports federal agents took the rapper into custody outside the courtroom where his gun charges were dismissed. His arrest was said to be related to another legal issue. “I WANNA […]

Trae Patton/NBC The Songwriters Hall of Fame 2023 class will be inducted on Thursday, June 15, but Snoop Dogg will no longer be part of the festivities. The rapper dropped out due to “personal reasons,” according to Billboard, but is hoping to join the class of 2024. Sade has also pulled out, with interest in being inducted with a future class. […]

ABC/Randy Holmes Coi Leray has a possible strategy for bringing rap to the top of the Billboard charts this year. After learning there hasn’t been a #1 hip-hop album or song in 2023, she suggested the female emcees unite and end the drought. “Ain’t been a [No. 1] rap song at all this year,” Coi tweeted on Tuesday. “Calling all the female […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Anita Baker is now the only performer on her ongoing tour. She announced she’s completing the trek solo following cyberbullying from Babyface‘s fans. “After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest/Support Act. In the Interest of Personal Safety. I will continue, The Songstress Tour, alone,” she wrote next to an […]

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation Jay-Z and Kanye West teamed up for a track in 2011, and it’s now earned Diamond certification. According to the Recording Industry of America, the Watch the Thrones cut “N***** In Paris” was certified 10-times Platinum, marking Hov’s first Diamond record and Ye’s second. Ye previously went Diamond with the help of his single “Stronger.” “N***** In […]

Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Hublot Dwyane Wade is elaborating on the comments his wife, Gabrielle Union, made regarding splitting their finances 50/50. During a conversation on the Club Shay Shay podcast, shared on Monday, June 12, the former NBA baller tackled the topic head on, telling host Shannon Sharpe, “Let’s talk about it.” “So I understand what 50/50 means. [It] means […]

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Nicki Minaj has been included in several top rappers debates, but if you ask Lil Wayne, she dominates the category of greatest female emcees ever. In a recent chat with former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on their All the Smoke podcast, Weezy ranked her atop his list of all-time female rappers. “Ain’t nobody f****** with Nicki. They come after,” […]

Harmony Gerber/FilmMagic Some years ago, Joseph Fiennes said he was “as shocked” as anyone that he was cast as Michael Jackson in a 2017 made-for-TV anthology movie called Urban Myths. Now he’s saying sorry. His section of the film dealt with the likely apocryphal story that MJ, and his besties Marlon Brando and Elizabeth Taylor […]

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Get ready for the highly anticipated release of “Barbie World” as Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice join forces with the original hitmakers, Aqua, for the Barbie movie soundtrack. Excitement filled the air on Saturday night, June 10, when the collaborators revealed that “Barbie World” would grace our ears on June 23, but is available for pre-save now.  “It’s BARBIE B**** […]

Irvin Rivera/Getty Images for YouTube MoneyBagg Yo‘s next tour will be “Larger Than Life.” With support from Finesse2tymes, Sexxy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie and YTB FATT on select dates, the rapper will make his way around the U.S. to perform live shows for his fans. The trek kicks off August 3, with scheduled stops in Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston […]