Lil Wayne has never forgotten “Uncle Bob,” the former New Orleans cop who saved his life when he attempted suicide at age 12. It’s crazy to think there could have never been a Lil Wayne. The New Orleans rapper fought some serious mental issues as a child growing up, even attempting suicide on his own…… MORE
CHAD ‘OCHOCINCO’ JOHNSON AND FIANCEE SHARELLE ROSADO ARE EXPECTING THEIR FIRST CHILD TOGETHER
“Crying And Laughing At The Same Time” Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson and his fiancee Sharelle Rosado are expecting their first child together. The celebrity couple shares the news exclusively with PEOPLE. “It was shocking,” Rosado tells the press. “I think I was crying and laughing at the same time,” the celebrity says. Sharelle learned of her…… MORE
R. Kelly’s Trial is Underway in Federal District Court in Brooklyn
R. Kelly’s Trial Begins The R&B star is accused of commanding a criminal enterprise that recruited women and underage girls to have sex with him. In the world of R&B music, R. Kelly long stood above his peers, reaching stardom on the strength of his slow jams and the allure of his uncommonly provocative lyrics.…… MORE
Silento Indicted For Murder…He faces a total of four felonies (VIDEO)
Silento has reportedly been indicted in the shooting death of his cousin, Frederick Rooks. According to TMZ, the “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” rapper was hit with four felonies, including one count of malice murder and one count of felony murder. He was also charged with aggravated assault and gun possession during the commission of a…… MORE
Lizzo Tears Up Over “Fat-Phobic,” “Racist” Comments, Tries to Stay Positive: “I’m Not Serving Anyone But Myself” (VIDEO)
The musician took to Instagram live to open up about hurtful responses she received after releasing her new single “Rumors,” with collaborator Cardi B coming to Lizzo’s defense. Lizzo is back in the spotlight after releasing her new single “Rumors,” with the video for her Cardi B collaboration dropping on Friday. But while Lizzo fans…… MORE
André 3000 cast in Netflix movie ‘White Noise’
The Outkast mainstay will act alongside Don Cheadle, Adam Driver, and more. André 3000 has landed a role in the upcoming Netflix film White Noise, The Film Stage reports. According to the outlet, the Outkast mainstay will join Star Wars actor Adam Driver, Don Cheadle, Greta Gerwig, and Jodie Turner-Smith on the cast. The Film…… MORE
Damon Wayans Claims He Would Go Head-To-Head Against Dave Chappelle In A Comedy-Based Verzuz Battle: I’m Calling Him Out
Could we soon get a comedy-focused Verzuz battle with Damon Wayans and Dave Chappelle? Earlier today (Friday, Aug. 13th), Damon Wayans appeared on 97.9 The Box, a morning radio show based out of Houston, Texas. During his sit-down on the show, the hosts proceeded to inquire whether or not the comedian was familiar with Verzuz,…… MORE
Screenwriter Praises Colin Kaepernick’s Newfound Talent: He ‘Caught The Acting Bug’
Michael Starrbury, who wrote the script for “Colin in Black & White,” thinks the activist should be cast as a Marvel superhero next. Screenwriter Michael Starrbury thinks Colin Kaepernick can now add acting to his list of talents. The activist and former NFL quarterback narrates an upcoming limited Netflix series he created with Ava DuVernay…… MORE
DJ Khaled Reveals He and His Family Have Recovered from COVID-19: ‘We’re All Good’
DJ Khaled shares sons Asahd, 4, and Aalam, 18 months, with wife Nicole Tuck DJ Khaled is speaking out about his own personal experience with COVID-19. The “I Did It” hitmaker, 45, revealed on Thursday that he and his family are “all good” after recovering from the respiratory virus, writing to his followers in an…… MORE
Lizzo and Cardi B dropped the video for ‘Rumors’ (WATCH VIDEO)
The Rumors are true — Lizzo and Cardi B have collaborated. Lizzo dropped the video for her first new single in two years on Friday, which features her and pregnant rap superstar Cardi B. The stars — dripping in finery — are both center stage in the gold-plated video, which takes its inspiration from ancient…… MORE
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TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…
MUSIC CITY ICON GAIL MASONDO PASSES ON
All of us plant seeds. And the thing about those seeds is you never know where they will sprout or how much of a harvest they will manifest. Because Gail Hamilton Masondo was my mother, I know, for certain, that when she moved to Nashville, she had absolutely no idea of the kind mark that…