July 2026 Blog Posts

Kanye West says the charts feats of his Bully era are more meaningful to him than those associated with his past work, calling this era a “success story” for people who have dealt with mental health struggles. Ye, following an introduction from Gamma CEO Larry Jackson, made these remarks after calling into this week’s Urban One Summit event. Gamma,…

Master P is opening up about one of the darkest chapters of his life, revealing how the loss of his brother Kevin Miller to gun violence forever changed his family and ultimately inspired him to take a different path the rap mogul and entrepreneur was asked how parents can cope with the pain of losing a child to substance abuse or violence, Master P…

Young Thug has reportedly purchased a newly built mansion in South Florida Cooper City for $5 million, according to property records and real estate reports. The transaction was recorded in Broward County on July 8 and identifies the buyer as 3611 Trustee LLC, a Florida company managed by Thug and his longtime manager, music executive Geoffrey…

Kelly Rowland recently opened up about the lifestyle changes that have transformed her daily routine, revealing that she's traded drinking for heavy lifting as she focuses on staying strong and capable as she gets older. Speaking on Women's Health's The Huddle podcast, Rowland said becoming a mother of two and navigating the years after the pandemic…

Ol' Dirty Bastard's Friends, family, and fans gathered in Brooklyn on Putnam Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant was officially co-named ODB Jones Way in honor of the late Wu-Tang Clan rapper, born Russell Tyrone Jones. The ceremony drew a large crowd of supporters, who cheered as members of ODB's family pulled a cord to unveil the new green street sign.…

Boosie Badazz is being sued by a security guard who says the rapper smashed a glass hookah over his head Edward Iglehart II is suing the Louisiana-born rapper over an alleged incident which he says occurred on May 24 of this year at the Dome Nightclub in Houston, Texas. Iglehart alleges he was hired to provide security in the VIP area at an event…

Pretty Ricky's Baby Blue shared a video of Diddy's son, Justin Combs, lip-syncing in a mirror to Pretty Ricky's "Can't Live Without You," taken from their debut studio album, Bluestars. "This Sunday I wanna send a prayer up for @princejdc @kingcombs and the rest of Puff's kids, family and friends," Blue began his caption. "They’ve had to endure the…

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot at their home in Virginia The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said officers arrived at the Bieniemy residence in Ashburn, Virginia, around 7:30 PM. Sources told ESPN 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized as a result of the shooting. Eric was with the Chiefs in Missouri…

Jay-Z has added more dates to his 2026 agenda, citing “unprecedented fan demand. Roc Nation alerted fans to second stadium dates in London and Los Angeles for Sept. 5 and Oct. 24, respectively. The new dates come after the 25-time Grammy winner took over Yankee Stadium for three straight nights, giving fans a unique opportunity to celebrate not only…

50 Cent take a shot at Diddy over his violent prison fight joking about Puffy's new surroundings in solitary confinement 50 was performing at LIV Beach in Las Vegas on Saturday when he thanked the crowd for showing up, telling them "You could've been anywhere, you picked being here. Thank you. You coulda been in Fort Dix with Puffy in the…

Usher's steamy serenade hit a cold note in Nashville prompting the R&B superstar to pull the plug after a woman onstage appeared less than thrilled by his up-close moves. a shirtless Usher was leaning over the seated fan and trying to turn up the heat but her reserved reaction quickly catches his attention he backs off and tells the crowd, "I…

Nicki Minaj is responding after President Donald Trump made her the punchline of a joke during the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner Trump referenced the shooting at the original event earlier this year, joking that when attendees were told to "get down" during the chaos, Minaj started "twerking." On Saturday, Minaj responded on X with…

Big Gipp has responded to Cee-Lo Green’s comments about the future of their hip-hop group, Goodie Mob. During the legendary Southern music group’s appearance on The Streetz Morning Takeover, host Yung Joc said that he was expecting all four members to be there. Big Gipp then addressed Cee-Los’s previous comments about not wanting to force new music…

Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo has been deported from the United States with federal immigration officials saying the ex-NFL player was removed after overstaying his visa and accumulating a criminal record. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says Adongo a native of Kenya was removed from the country on June 20 after a…

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at Lauryn Hill 's performance Saturday night at The Club House in East Hampton, New York. Jay and Bey's daughter, Blue Ivy, tagged along -- and Kelly Rowland and Wyclef Jean also swung by to enjoy the concert. Wyclef joined Lauryn onstage, and the two belted out 5 songs, including "Killing Me Softly." We're told the…

Memphis Bleek doesn't think Jadakiss should get caught up in a back-and-forth with 38 Spesh. During a recent conversation on Joe & Jada, the Roc-A-Fella veteran weighed in on the brewing tension between the two New York lyricists, arguing that Spesh's callouts are ultimately a sign of respect rather than disrespect. Drawing from a lesson he says…

Derek Fisher and Gloria Govan have split but are currently not talking about filing for divorce the former NBA star and the "Basketball Wives" star have been living separately and leading separate lives. Derek and Gloria built a family together and are in constant communication, trying to work through their issues Derek and Gloria tied…

Drake found some humor in the AI-generated image imagining him sharing a romantic dinner with Jamaican dancehall star Spice. The image, which spread across X depicts Drake feeding Spice dessert during an upscale dinner in front of a window overlooking the Eiffel Tower the image caught the rapper’s attention. Rather than dismissing it, Drake embraced…

Lil Wayne says he has a pilot as a witness in his battle with his ex-assistant over an alleged private jet assault According to new legal docs the pilot was recently deposed and refuted the claims made by Wayne's former assistant, Andrew Williams. Andrew sued Wayne back in 2022, claiming the rapper punched him while onboard a private jet. Andrew said…

YSTG is back on the scene with a brand-new visual for his club anthem, “Take It Off.”

Built for the nightlife, “Take It Off” is guaranteed to turn the club up and make the dancers hit the floor. YSTG delivers a unique, unpredictable flow—slowing…