Fat Joe & Jadakiss Host Father’s Day Lunch for 70 Families Impacted by Criminal Justice System

Fat Joe and Jadakiss hosted a Father’s Day luncheon at Sei Less NYC on Wednesday afternoon (June 11) for 70 fathers and their families who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. The Joe & Jada podcast co-hosts shared words of wisdom and traded stories with the families on hand while munching on an array of delectable Asian fusion dishes at the Manhattan staple. Related Fat Joe & Jadakiss Team Up to Launch New Music, Sports & Culture Podcast 05/05/2025 […]

June 12, 2025

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50 Cent Trolls Elon Musk Over Donald Trump Rift: ‘He Really Don’t Give a F—‘

50 Cent is never one to shy away from controversy, and he threw himself into the middle of the highly publicized rift between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. 50’s taken his social media game to another level since figuring out how to use AI-generated images, and he posted another two on Tuesday (June 10) featuring him in conversation with Trump and the Tesla founder. Related 50 Cent Keeps His Promise by Posting the ‘Really Bad’ Things Diddy Has Said […]

June 12, 2025

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A Timeline of 50 Cent and Diddy’s Tumultuous Relationship

50 Cent and Diddy have been at odds for almost two decades. That may not surprise anyone who’s tuned in to 50’s actions as of late. As Puff’s criminal trial has continued to unfold, the G-Unit leader has been relentless in trolling his longtime foe. 50 and Puff’s issues begin as early as 2002, with 50 over the years lobbing everything from playful digs about his sexuality to murder accusations. Yet with Diddy’s sex crimes trial unveiling salacious detail after […]

June 11, 2025

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R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Cynthia Erivo, Lexa Gates, Josh Levi, Sammy Virji & More

The 2025 BET Awards dominated the weekend with a remarkable — but incredibly long — show that featured standout performances from breakout stars like Leon Thomas and Ravyn Lenae, as well as stirring tributes to Ultimate Icon honorees Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin. Kendrick Lamar was the night’s biggest winner, taking home five trophies from 10 nominations, including album of the year for GNX and best male hip-hop artist. The Compton MC surprised everyone by showing […]

June 11, 2025

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DJ Akademiks Denies Taking Payola From Drake During Kendrick Battle

DJ Akademiks denied taking payola from Drake in exchange for favorable opinions on his media platforms. During a recent livestream, the popular rap media personality said he had a conversation with pgLang co-founder Dave Free when he attended a Grand National Tour stop about the integrity of his coverage during the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle. “Dave Free had a moment — he asked me — he said, ‘Ak, what are you getting from this?’ He says, ‘Is he paying you,'” […]

June 11, 2025

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Raekwon and Ghostface Killah Release Trailer for ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx’ Documentary

Raekwon and Ghostface Killah have dropped the trailer for an upcoming documentary focused on the former’s seminal 1995 album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…. The trailer for the film, called The Purple Tape Files, included cameos from Kendrick Lamar, Method Man and numerous other Wu-Tang Clan members who shared their thoughts about the project. “It ushered in the alter egos, the aliases,” RZA says, while Lamar adds, “Still, to this day, it’s flows that you haven’t heard before, saying the […]

June 11, 2025

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DMX’s ‘Party Up’ Was a Response to Kurupt’s ‘Calling Out Names’ Diss Track, Says Xzibit

DMX’s “Party Up (Up in Here)” became the biggest Billboard Hot 100 hit of his career at that point in 2000, but many didn’t know the blaring anthem was a response to Kurupt. Xzibit, who’s sampled on Kurupt’s “Calling Out Names,” joined DJ HED’s Effective Immediately earlier in June, where he revealed how shocked he was when initially finding out that X’s “Party Up” was a subliminal Kurupt diss, as both rappers had romantic ties to Foxy Brown. “What was […]

June 11, 2025

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Nicki Minaj Reunites With Lil Wayne for Fiery ‘Banned From NO (Remix)’: Listen

It’s a Young Money reunion and the remix, baby. After Nicki Minaj was noticeably absent from Tha Carter VI, the Queen reunited with Lil Wayne for the “Banned From NO (Remix)” on Wednesday (June 11). Fans were disappointed after a rumored C6 collaboration didn’t come to fruition, but the latest chapter in the Nicki-Wayne lyrical marriage arrived less than a week later, while Minaj emptied the clip with a fiery verse on “Banned From NO (Remix).” Nicki crafts a delectable […]

June 11, 2025

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RAYE Admits She Was ‘Scared’ to Work With Mark Ronson Over Amy Winehouse Comparisons

RAYE has a pair of collaborations coming out with Mark Ronson, and the British singer nearly shied away from working with the esteemed producer due to his connection to the late Amy Winehouse, whom RAYE has drawn comparisons to. Related RAYE Explains Why Covering Adele at the 2025 Oscars Was ‘Terrifying’ 03/03/2025 The first collab is titled “Suzanne” and is slated to arrive on Friday. People caught up with RAYE backstage at Governors Ball in NYC over the weekend, where […]

June 11, 2025

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