WORLD WRAP FEDERATION's Blog – June 2021 Archive (71)

According to the report from the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner made exclusive by TMZ, Shock G, founder of legendary Hip Hop band Digital Underground, died in April from a lethal mixture of of fentanyl, ethanol (alcohol) and methamphetamine.

Shock, who was born Gregory Jacobs, was found unresponsive in his Tampa, Florida hotel room April 22, when the…

It’s the Verzuz battle fans have been waiting for.

In a showdown of late ’90s/early aughts rap divas, Eve will face off against Trina in the next installment of the popular hip-hop and R&B series on June 16.

You can expect Eve — now free from “The Talk” after four seasons — to throw down hits such as “Who’s That Girl?,” “Gangsta Lovin’” and “Let Me…

Mary J. Blige is the latest high profile celeb to back Ray McGuire for mayor of New York City.

In a new ad, the singer describes McGuire as the best choice because of his “upbringing and being raised by a single parent mother. He understands the struggle of so many New Yorkers because I’m a woman with a single parent mother who’s seen it all. He understands,”…

Kanye West’s first Yeezy Gap piece is finally here.

Almost exactly one year after announcing his partnership with the retailer, the rapper celebrated his 44th birthday on Tuesday, June 8, by dropping his first design: a single blue puffer-style jacket priced at $200.

Dubbed the “Round Jacket” and set to ship this fall, the unisex outerwear features no zippers,…

DaBaby is one of the more impressive runs in rap history and after killing tons of features, he may have the well dry up because rappers are scared to put their verses up.

“Best mf rapper & I’m on ALLLAT shit these niggas LIE about,” DaBaby posted online. “I’m him frfr. If a nigga ain’t tryna work with the real thang he SCARED. The best supposed to compete…

T.I. is doubling down over recent allegations of sexual assault.

His new track “What It’s Come To” features a line in which the 40-year-old rapper proclaims he’s up against “some lying-ass bitches” — acknowledging the claims being leveraged against him and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris.

Clifford “T.I.” Harris raps about his “heart of gold” in the…

T.I. is doubling down over recent allegations of sexual assault.

His new track “What It’s Come To” features a line in which the 40-year-old rapper proclaims he’s up against “some lying-ass bitches” — acknowledging the claims being leveraged against him and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris.

Clifford “T.I.” Harris raps about his “heart of gold” in the…

R. Kelly told a judge Wednesday that he’s fired half of his legal team ahead of his trial next month in Brooklyn on sex abuse charges.

The disgraced “I Believe I Can Fly” singer said during a Brooklyn federal court telephone hearing that he wanted to part ways with two of his four criminal defense lawyers — Steve Greenberg and Michael Leonard.

Judge Ann…

Pooh Shiesty was arrested on Tuesday (June 8) and taken to Miami-Dade County jail for his alleged connection to a recent strip club shooting.

According to Miami-Dade inmate records, his warrant stemmed from an aggravated assault charge related to a May 29 incident in which he allegedly fired a weapon inside Miami’s King of Diamonds gentleman’s…

Foxy Brown is gearing up to tell her own story in a memoir slated to be released at the end of the year.

“Book coming soon December!!!!” the Brooklyn emcee announced on her Instagram story in a series of posts.

The untitled book will be written by the former Editor-In-Chief of The Source Magazine, Kim Osorio, who was tagged in the post.

Osorio…

Drake has joined forces with Live Nation Canada to launch a entertainment venue in Toronto. According to multiple reports, the two powerhouses are the masterminds behind History, a “versatile” arena that holds a maximum of 2, 500 people — an “intimate” setting that the 6 God is familiar with.

“Some of my most memorable shows were playing smaller rooms like…

As a couple, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have shared various intimate moments in the spotlight over the years, and the singer's mother, Tina Knowles, has recently opened up about the real reason behind their public displays of affection.

Knowles posted a collage of the "Otis" rapper caressing Beyoncé's leg while courtside at an NBA game, apparently dubbed "The Jayoncé…

As a couple, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have shared various intimate moments in the spotlight over the years, and the singer's mother, Tina Knowles, has recently opened up about the real reason behind their public displays of affection.

Knowles posted a collage of the "Otis" rapper caressing Beyoncé's leg while courtside at an NBA game, apparently dubbed…

Rapper DaBaby has been cleared in a Memorial Day shooting in Miami, Florida -- but, one of his entourage members was reportedly arrested for attempted murder.

According to multiple reports, DaBaby was originally questioned about a shooting that occurred outside of the celebrity hotspot 'Prime 112' on Saturday night. But, his lawyer now says the rapper was…

Snoop Dogg’s list of jobs has grown again as he will now work with Def Jam Recordings as the executive creative and strategic consultant.

The Doggfather’s new role “will allow him to strategically work across the label’s executive team and artist roster,” Variety reports

Snoop will be based in LA for the position and report to Universal Music Group…

Tiffany Haddish is set to produce and star in a game1 biopic about track and field icon Florence Griffith Joyner, who was also known by her nickname Flo-Jo. According to Deadline, which broke the news on Thursday (June 3), Haddish will portray the stylish, 3x Olympic Gold-winner; who Haddish said was one of her heroes growing up.

“I am looking forward to…

Tiffany Haddish is set to produce and star in a game1 biopic about track and field icon Florence Griffith Joyner, who was also known by her nickname Flo-Jo. According to Deadline, which broke the news on Thursday (June 3), Haddish will portray the stylish, 3x Olympic Gold-winner; who Haddish said was one of her heroes growing up.

“I am looking forward to…

Mariah Carey has parted ways with Jay-Z and his management company, Roc Nation, after a “blazing row” with the rapper during a meeting about the future of her career, according to The Sun.

Carey signed with Jay-Z in 2017 years after firing former manager Stella Bulochnikov, prompting lawsuits on both sides.…

Mariah Carey has parted ways with Jay-Z and his management company, Roc Nation, after a “blazing row” with the rapper during a meeting about the future of her career, according to The Sun.

Carey signed with Jay-Z in 2017 years after firing former manager Stella Bulochnikov, prompting lawsuits on both sides.…

Lil Durk’s brother OTF DThang was allegedly shot and killed outside an Illinois nightclub, Chicago MediaTakeout reports. Around 6 a.m., the platform known as the urban news for Chicago shared a post that read “Prayers to the person who got shot outside Club O. We have to start partying in peace.” Hours later, Chicago MediaTakeout shared another post confirming the…