Featured Blog Posts – August 2021 Archive (215)

Dave Chappelle and friends honored Biz Markie on Sunday in Washington D.C., ahead of the late rapper's funeral.

After the comedian screened his new untitled documentary at the Kennedy Center, he celebrated at a pop-up party on a roof as part of entertainment group Versus’ “Heist Summer Series,” where he and pal Talib Kweli led a crowd chanting Markie’s…

R. Kelly’s lawyers have moved to prevent a judge from granting the prosecution’s request to introduce allegations of uncharged crimes against the artist at trial. he legal team representing the “Bump n’ Grind” singer—legal name Robert Sylvester Kelly—submitted an opposing response on Friday (July 30) demanding the additional claims be left out of court…

KTS Dre, a local Chicago rapper, was gunned down via a hail of bullets just after leaving jail. According to reports, the 31-year-old artist was reportedly shot 64 times this past Saturday across the street from the Cook County Jail and was pronounced dead on the scene.

The Chicago Tribune reports that KTS Dre, birth name Londre Sylvester, was shot…

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Terry Kennedy will likely be facing homicide charges now the man he allegedly attacked in an Illinois motel has died

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office tells us 23-year-old Josiah Kassahun passed away Saturday. Kennedy was arrested last week after cops say he attacked Josiah in an Oakbrook Terrace motel, leaving him with a…

Cass dropped a new diss track titled, “Perjury,” where he takes shots at Tory’s felony assault charge involving Megan Thee Stallion, alleged unoriginality, male pattern baldness and more. 

The discourse between the two rhymers kicked off last month after the Canada native stopped by Hot 97 to deliver a five-minute freestyle over Cassidy’s classic “I’m…

Roc-a-Fella chains have been given out as gifts to those who worked with JAY-Z on Reasonable Doubt. The album celebrates its 25-year anniversary this year. DJ Premier is the latest to showcase the coveted necklace.

On the classic album, Premier contributed “D’Evils,” “Friend or Foe” and “Bring It On.”…

Frank Ocean The ever-elusive singer was named as the headliner by Paul Tollett, CEO of AEG’s Goldenvoice,

Frank Ocean was supposed to take the stage at the 2020 edition, with Travis Scott and more, however, it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, it’s the Wild West,” Tollett said. “I’m just trying to be as fair as I…

Simone Biles Tokyo Olympics run is Not over yet the gymnastics star is coming back to compete in the balance beam final, Team USA announced on Monday. Biles has been out of competition for the last week ... after she says a mental block had her concerned for her safety. But Team USA says Biles is now apparently ready to go ... confirming Monday that the…

Fetty Wap and his entire family have been hit by an unfathomable tragedy his 4-year-old daughter, Lauren Maxwell, has died. Lauren’s mother, Turquoise Miami, confirmed the news over the weekend on Instagram with a Boomerang video of Lauren smiling while having fun in the swimming pool. The cause of death at the time of this…

Another day another bag fumbled for DaBaby. The rapper has been getting dragged left and right following his homophobic comments at this past Rolling Loud festival. Since the outrage has sparked from the rapper’s words, DaBaby went on Instagram to say that he didn’t intend for his words to be homophobic and instead was a “Call to action” however the rapper is…

Landis Technologies, a start up that helps renters build credit until they can buy a place, is teaming up with Will Smith, Jay Z and other investors to raise $165 million for low-income renters. Jay Z joined the group of investors via Roc Nation, and Will Smith joined with Dreamers VC.

Founded by Cyril Berdugo and Tom Petit, the New York based company…

Jay-Z is bringing 100 new jobs to the New York City area. the rapper and business man is reopening his 40/40 Club in Madison Square in August, and is looking to fill 100 positions. Jay is attempting to stimulate the food and nightlife economy in NYC” with the reopening plan.

The club is reportedly hosting an open call for bartenders and servers on…

J. Cole and Puma released the two final two styles of their sneaker collaboration Dreamers. Featured in the latest drop are the “White Joints”, “Dreamer 2 Blue”, and the RS-Dreamer Ebony and Ivory.

The white jointz (w the gum bottom) and Blue Dream DREAMER 2 drop. What a year” wrote J Cole.…

I’mma let you finish, but Beyoncé’s “Formation” is the best music video of all time according to rolling stone

“Formation” secured the No. 1 spot on a list of 100 music videos ranked by the magazine. The video, released in 2016 and directed by Melina Matsoukas, pushed other iconic music videos like Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” Prince’s “Kiss” and…