Featured Blog Posts – February 2019 Archive (87)

Following a banner 2018, Pusha T looks to cash in on his expanded brand through a number of lucrative avenues. Adidas seems to recognize Pusha's cultural relevance, as TMZ is reporting Friday (Feb. 8) that the apparel giant has inked a new deal with King Push.

The report goes on to say that the partnership is a multi-year extension worth "millions of dollars." Push…

Newly released video shows rapper Bow Wow blowing up at his girlfriend in the hours before both were arrested for battery.

He’s seen grabbing Kiyomi Leslie Holden’s arm, snatching something from her and yelling in her face in an elevator in their Atlanta apartment building Feb. 2. The scene followed a night of partying, TMZ reported.

Two other males are…

Michael Jackson’s estate is calling HBO’s decision to air a documentary that includes allegations from two men that the superstar molested them “disgraceful” and is urging the cable network to further investigate their backgrounds.

The 10-page letter released Friday offers a meeting with HBO executives to try to discredit the stories of the two men featured in the…

Rapper Lil Baby (born Dominique Jones) was arrested by Georgia State Patrol officers on Thursday evening (Feb. 7) on charges of failure to use a turn signal, reckless driving and eluding police.

According to an incident report provided to Billboard by the GSP, a trooper stopped at a red light at around 6:05 p.m. on Thursday saw Jones' orange Corvette failing to…

Chris Brown and Offset‘s war of words continues.

A day after they began fighting about the usage of 21 Savage memes, the two stars continued trashing each other online Thursday, with Offset bringing up Brown’s history of domestic violence and the singer accidentally revealing his own address.

Earlier in the day, the Migos member claimed Brown’s team had tried…

Director Spike Lee said Friday he will no longer wear Gucci or Prada until the brands hire some black designers following a pair of blackface fashion fails from the major Italian fashion houses.

Lee said on Instagram that “It’s Obvious To Da Peoples That They Don’t Have A Clue When It Comes To Racist, Blackface Hateful Imagery. WAKE UP.”…

The financial flaying continued Friday for Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland, who was ordered by a Manhattan judge to pay $2.9 million to EHL Funding, an investment company he screwed over.

It was an easy, default win for EHL: McFarland remains behind bars serving a six-year prison sentence for wire fraud and “failed to appear, answer or otherwise move in this…

Wiz Khalifa has found a new way to reach fans – through their stomachs.

The rapper’s next song, the family appropriate “Stay Playful,” will only be available as a cookie, reports Ad Age.

According to the magazine, in order to hear the track fans will need the Oreo X Wiz Khalifa Limited-Edition Music Box, which plays the music off the groves of an Oreo like a…

A man arrested for stalking Rihanna last year has pleaded guilty but won’t serve any jail time.

Eduardo Leon pleaded guilty to charges of stalking, vandalism and resisting arrest, according to The Blast. A burglary charge was dismissed.

As a result of his plea, Leon was sentenced to five years probation and has to enroll in a Los Angeles county program meant…

2 Chainz isn’t too pleased with the NBA.

The 6’5” rapper, known for hits like “It’s a Vibe” and “Mercy,” vented on Instagram Wednesday about not being tapped for this year’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

“Hey @NBA you have never reached out to me to play and to clear some things up because it feels like I’ve been gettin’ s–tted on by the league since 2013 when…

Lil Wayne has never met a pair of fuzzy footwear he didn’t like, which is why his role as the face of the brand’s new collaboration with BAPE feels perfectly fitting.

In the images shot in Miami, the five-time Grammy winner pairs his ripped black jeans, backwards leather baseball cap and neck full of diamond chains with the new $350 UGG x BAPE “Neumel” shearling-lined…

Chris Brown went nuclear at Offset after the Migos rapper criticized his meme about 21 Savage.

Offset left a comment calling Chris' meme 'lame' after the singer posted a mash-up video of 21 Savage rapping with audio of British rapper/comedian Big Shaq dubbed over it.

Atlanta based Savage, 26, was detained by ICE on Sunday and is still in custody facing…

Keys (and couture) open doors.

Rapper Pusha T, 41, teamed up with streetwear resale site Grailed for the “Pusha’s Purge” closet sale with plans to sell around 100 of his personal designer pieces from brands like Valentino, Balenciaga and BAPE.

And while the former Clipse member is now considered to be one of the chicest men in the music industry, regularly…

US Rep. Hank Johnson has written a letter in support of recently arrested rapper 21 Savage.

The Georgia congressman, a Democrat representing the state’s 4th District, has gotten to know the 26-year-old while working on charitable projects in the Atlanta area with him, reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

In the letter, meant for whichever immigration judge…

Kelly Rowland will host the 12th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards this month.

Essence announced Tuesday that the Grammy-winning singer, who has had some acting roles, will host the Feb. 21 luncheon honoring actresses Regina Hall, Jenifer Lewis, Amandla Stenberg and Kiki Layne.

Rowland says in a statement she’s happy to “shine a light on four…

R. Kelly‘s career isn’t slowing down amid rampant accusations of sexual abuse.

On Tuesday, the 52-year-old singer announced his “King of R&B” tour.

Although he did not share specific dates, Kelly plans to make stops in Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

“See y’all soon!” he added.

In the weeks after Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly”…

Philadelphia rapper Freeway, who has been battling kidney failure for years, finally received a transplant.

The 40-year-old posted a video to Instagram Tuesday, announcing that he’d undergone the procedure and it had been a success.

“What’s up everybody? Thank y’all for the prayers and all your support. Everything went well, the surgery went well. I’m in…

DMX isn't wasting any time getting back to work following his early release from prison late last month. Since he was behind bars for the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed It's Dark and Hell Is Hot 1998 debut album, X announced plans Monday (Feb. 4) for a tour in celebration of the classic project.

The 48-year-old will hit the road for 32 shows across the United…

Cardi B has made it very clear that she won't be joining Maroon 5 during the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show, but those who attended the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest on Saturday night (Feb. 2) still got to see her perform her part in "Girls Like You."

The "Money" rapper delivered her verse in the Billboard Hot 100-topping hit during her 45-minute set, even giving…