WORLD WRAP FEDERATION's Blog – February 2018 Archive (84)

Kendrick Lamar is giving fans a lot to be excited about lately. After curating, producing and appearing in the Black Panther album that came out last week, the rapper just announced that he’ll be doing pop-up shops throughout the European leg of his tour.

Lamar will open eight shops, starting in Germany Thursday (Feb. 15) in correspondence with his 14-stop European…

Kanye West scored a legal victory against the insurer behind his short-lived “Saint Pablo” tour, which the rapper canceled following a mental breakdown.

Lloyd’s of London finally agreed to pay the majority of West’s policy, according to TMZ. The company initially refused to pay up because they believed the star’s breakdown was brought upon by alleged marijuana…

Lil Pump has found himself in some trouble this week. According to TMZ, the 17-year-old rapper was arrested for firing a gun inside his San Fernando Valley, Calif. home on Wednesday night (Feb. 14).

Pump's manager apparently told local law enforcement that three men were trying to break into the rapper's crib at around 4 p.m. that day. The manager, who wasn't at the…

Steve Harvey has secured a major legal victory against his ex-wife.

TMZ reported that a judge threw out Mary L. Vaughn’s $60 million lawsuit against her ex-husband, in which she claims to have suffered from “prolonged torture with the infliction of severe mental pain and suffering” during their relationship. She also said the alleged emotional abuse caused her to…

A tragedy has befallen Fantasia Barrino‘s family.

The “American Idol” winner’s 18-year-old nephew, Tyquan Von Ricco Washington, was shot and killed in North Carolina on Tuesday, according to the Greensboro Police Department.

Greensboro Police say the teen was shot during a dispute with 21-year-old David Lee White Jr. White was arrested and charged with first…

According to multiple sources, Wale is no longer with Atlantic Records.

An Atlantic Records spokesperson confirmed this with DJ Booth saying, “Wale is no longer with us.” This follows the release of his 2017 album SHINE, which didn’t hit some of the goals that were set.

To help kick off his new independence the rapper released a single titled “All Star Break…

Five months after being arrested on suspicion of rape, Nelly is under criminal investigation in England for a separate sexual assault claim.

“We are investigating after a woman reported to us that she was sexually assaulted at an address in Station Road, Westcliff, on December 5, 2017,” an Essex Police PIO tells Us.

According to TMZ, which was first to report…

Meek Mill’s legal team is launching a breakthrough bid to free the jailed rapper after it was revealed the police officer who arrested him was secretly on a DA’s list of cops suspected of framing suspects and lying in court.

It has just emerged that the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office secretly compiled a list of around two dozen police officers with an alleged…

Chris Rock’s first Netflix comedy special has a premiere date just in time for Valentine’s Day.

The legendary stand up comedian will release his first special in ten years this Wednesday, Feb. 14, on Netflix. Titled “Chris Rock: Tamborine,” the special will see Rock cover the gamut of contemporary issues like relationships, race, and society. It was directed by…

Adrien Broner's legal troubles continued Monday when the four-division boxing champion was arrested in an Atlanta mall on charges of misdemeanor sexual battery. Broner, 28, who has a history of arrests and jail sentences dating back to 2007, was booked early Tuesday morning into Fulton County Jail, according to county records.

Local police told TMZ Sports that a woman…

Hip-hop has witnessed it’s fair share of gun-related melees, but the 2016 shooting involving media personality, Taxstone, and rapper, Troy Ave, takes this unfortunate normalcy to another level.

During his interview with The…

Bruno Mars, who won seven trophies at the Grammy Awards last month including Song, Record and Album of the Year, announced the final dates of his sprawling “24K Magic” world tour. The trek’s final leg will begin Sept. 7 in Denver and wrap with a four-night stand at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Support on all of the dates except Austin will be fast-rising rapper Cardi…

Don’t worry about charging your cell phone if you’re heading to Kendrick Lamar concert this year. A new report on The Guardian claims the TDE artist is prohibiting the use of cell phones at his live shows.

According to the U.K. publication, K. Dot new policy was established in order to “protect his brand and ensure the appetite for tickets remain keen.” It’s also…

Last month, Quavo was involved in a post-Grammy's brawl with famed jeweler, Eric The Jeweler, in the wee hours following the award show at 1OAK in NYC. According to TMZ, the NYPD has informed the Atlanta native's legal team that they have acquired enough evidence to arrest the Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho rapper.

Eric The Jeweler originally claimed that Offset still owes…

From becoming a new father to receiving the key to Missouri City, this has been a week to remember for rapper Travis Scott.

Scott, a graduate of Elkins High School, was presented the key to Missouri City on Saturday by Mayor…

Paramount Players and Imagine Entertainment have launched development of a biopic on musician Gucci Mane based on his “The Autobiography of Gucci Mane.”

The studio has obtained life rights to Mane, whose real name is Radric Delantic Davis, and movie rights to the book. Imagine’s Brian Grazer and Erica Huggins will produce the project. Mane and Todd Moskowitz will…

Russell Simmons has fled the US following a series of rape and sexual harassment allegations against him, and is hiding out at a yoga retreat in Bali, “Page Six TV” has exclusively revealed.

The music mogul, who has been accused by more than eight women of misconduct and is being investigated by the NYPD over two claims, is taking an extended stay at the Yoga Barn in…

Nas is already paying $8,000 a month for their son Knight.

In court documents filed Wednesday, the “Milkshake” singer is asking to modify their existing child support agreement. Kelis, 38, said Nas is making much more money now since the child support judgement was filed in 2012. The couple has one son, Knight.

According to that agreement, Nas currently…

Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert’s marriage has been filled with twists, turns, and a whole bunch of drama. Somehow, Remy Ma seemed to end up in the middle of it all, but the rapper is now putting her foot down and declaring that she wants no parts.

Remy Ma has reportedly fired Herbert as her manager, TMZ confirms. According to reports, Remy felt like Herbert was…