Beverage company Diageo has severed its relationship with rapper and music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs after he filed a lawsuit against the spirits maker alleging racist handling of his liquor brands. The lawsuit, filed with the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan last month, claims Diageo North America “starved” Combs’ Cîroc vodka and DeLeón tequila…… MORE
FAT JOE AND HIS TAKE ON THE N WORD
Fat Joe has added to the conversation about the usage of the N-word.During a conversation with Talib Kweli on the People’s Party podcast, Joe said, “For those of us that grew up in New York City – Latino people who grew up in Black neighborhoods, they say n***a just like Black people do.”He continued, “Explaining…… MORE
CARDI B CLAPS BACK AT TASHA K
Even though Tasha K owes Cardi B $4 million in a defamation judgment, the vlogger continues to spread rumors. Late last week, Tasha posted footage on Twitter claiming to show a woman with whom Offset has been having relations with since 2013. Tasha said the video of the woman was shot inside Cardi and Offset’s…… MORE
DRAKE COMING OUT WITH BOOK AND ALBUM
Drake is showing off his literary skills and will also give us an album. On Saturday, Drake announced the release of a poetry book called Titles Ruin Everything: A Stream of Consciousness. The book is described as a “168-page collection of never-before-published poems about “fame, romance, and relationships.” Drake took out newspaper ads to announce…… MORE
LIL WAYNE NAMES THE BEST FEMALE RAPPER
Lil Wayne has no hesitation about his pick for the greatest female rapper ever. On the All The Smoke podcast, Weezy said, “Ain’t nobody f***ing with Nicki (Minaj). They come after.” Minaj caught wind of Weezy’s declaration and returned the favor. She posted a clip of the interview on Instagram and replied, “I’ll give u…… MORE
METHOD MAN EXPLAINS WHY REDMAN ISN’T ON POWER
Method Man revealed why Redman didn’t return as Theo Rollins on Power Book II: Ghost.In a recent interview (with the Breakfast Club), Meth said, “You really wanna know why? He wouldn’t get the jab.”Method Man was referring to the COVID-19 vaccination. He added, “At least that’s what I heard. Did I talk to Redman about…… MORE
ICE CUBE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Ice Cube is taking a firm stance against AI. In a new interview, the West Coast legend makes his intent clear to sue any and everyone who uses technology to create music using his voice or likeness without full consent. He told the hosts of the Full Send podcast, “I don’t wanna hear an AI…… MORE
JAMIE FOXX IN REHAB
Jamie Foxx has reportedly entered one of the top physical rehabilitation centers in the country after being released from the hospital. The actor has been getting medical care in Chicago since April, just a few weeks after suffering an unknown medical emergency in Atlanta. TMZ reported that his family, including his daughters Corinne and Anelise,…… MORE
THE ROCK REVEALS PAST DEPRESSION
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is sharing his struggles with depression. Johnson says he left the University of Miami after getting injured and not wanting to return to school, at the time, he says he was unaware of what mental health or depression was. The former wrestler and actor went through another bout of depression after…… MORE
DIDDY AND JERMAINE DUPRI BATTLE IN THE WORKS?
The much talked about VERZUZ between Diddy and Jermaine Dupri is allegedly set. In a video posted on Instagram, Diddy told Busta Rhymes and Fabolous that the event would take place on September 8th at Madison Square Garden. The date hasn’t been officially confirmed by Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, or anyone else. You might want to…… MORE
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SNOOP DOGG’S BIOPIC COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN
Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap icon turned cultural mainstay, is officially bringing his life story to the big screen. Read more about Snoop’s upcoming biopic, film and TV deal with Universal inside. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doggfather has signed a multi-year first-look deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner, solidifying a…
SNOOP AND NBC
NBC is going from being the Peacock network to the Canine network after inking a new deal with Snoop Dogg. Snoop’s Death Row Pictures has inked a multi-year creative partnership with NBC Universal. Part of the deal will bring him back to The Voice next season, and he’ll continue his cross-platform appearances, like he did…
SHANNON SHARPE ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Shannon Sharpe is being accused of sexual assault and battery. A civil lawsuit filed in Nevada by Jane Doe says she and Sharpe were in a “rocky consensual relationship” for almost two years. The woman claims that Sharpe recorded their sexual relations without her permission. Jane Doe said the infamous live stream where Sharpe allegedly…
SZA HAS A NEW MAKE UP LINE
SZA‘s new business venture is Not Beauty — literally. She just launched a new cosmetic line under the label. Fans at Grand National Tour stops this weekend were the first to get their hands on products from the new line. The initial offering includes a trio of lip glosses, called In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly and Quartz,…