by Cole Blake
The defamation case comes after Shannon Sharpe settled another lawsuit with an anonymous woman for $50 million.
Jimalita Tillman, who is currently suing Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson for $20 million over a claim that they allegedly spread “false and defamatory statements” about her, discussed the case during an appearance on The Morning Hustle on Monday. In doing so, she explained that the drama stems from when she attended Usher's concert in London.
Speaking about a viral interaction she had with the iconic singer during the show, Sharpe and Johnson falsely alleged on their podcast, Nightcap, that......
by Zachary Horvath
JID's highly anticipated fourth album "God Does Like Ugly" is going to be here on August 8. "WRK" is the lone single from the rollout.
The month of August is going to be another big month for hip-hop and JID is one reason why. It feels like an eternity since 2022's The Forever Story, a defining work of this decade. Many even label it as the best the genre's had to offer.
With that in mind, fans are anticipating God Does Like Ugly to be just as great if not better. That would be quite the feat for the Georgia product to accomplish. But he's shown that he's more than capable. He's also incredibly motivated right now, displaying......
by Angeline Jane Bernabe, Christopher Watson
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor perhaps best known for starring in the TV sitcom "The Cosby Show" as son Theodore "Theo" Huxtable, has died at 54.
Warner drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday, Costa Rican National Police told ABC News. Warner's official cause of death was asphyxia, police said.
Warner died near Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica, police said. Police said he was caught by a high current in the water and was discovered Sunday afternoon.
Warner was formally identified by Costa Rica's national police.
'GMA Day' goes into the TV time machine with Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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by Zachary Horvath
Freddie Gibbs's run of single producer/rapper albums has been extraordinary and this KAYTRANADA tape should continue it.
Producer/rapper albums have been very popular, but they have also generated fantastic results over the last decade or so. A large portion of those hit records can be attributed to Gary, Indiana legend, Freddie Gibbs. It all started in 2014 for him with the Madlib-produced Piñata, which is arguably a top 10 record since 2000.
You could throw in 2018's Fetti with The Alchemist; however Curren$y was also attached to that record. But if you want, you could skip that and look at......
by Bryson "Boom" Paul
City High, including Robbie Pardlo, Ryan Toby, and Claudette Ortiz, were the first new acts by Wyclef Jean in 2001.
Robbie Pardlo, a founding member of the genre-blurring hip-hop and R&B trio City High, has died at 46.
A representative confirmed his passing on July 17 in Willingboro, New Jersey, where he was surrounded by loved ones. No cause of death was released.
Pardlo played a central role in shaping City High’s sound. They were a mix of socially conscious lyricism and melodic soul that resonated at the turn of the millennium.
The group broke out with 2001’s “What Would You......
by Bryson "Boom" Paul
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 16: Druski attends the 2025 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/FilmMagic)
Druski’s “Coulda Been House” is a popular episodic series that showcases the entertainer auditioning a variety of characters.
Druski is bringing Coulda Been House back for a second season, set to premiere July 17 on his YouTube channel.
Billboard reports on Tuesday (July 15) that the viral series, which parodies music competition shows while spotlighting real up-and-coming talent, will once again feature 16 contestants......
by Sam Moore
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Joyner Lucas is happy to continue his feud with Skepta after the British rapper dropped diss track “Friendly Fire”.
On the song, Skepta took aim at Lucas with lines such as “Where I’m from, I’m a GOAT / Where you’re from, you’re a joke / SK turn you to a ghost, yo / Talkin’ like you’re lyrical miracle, oh please / Where I come from, that’s a default speed.”
In response, Lucas filmed himself listening to the song and commenting: “Alright, say less, my......
By Bryson "Boom" Paul
Drake's history with UK hip hop includes signing Skepta to BBK, collaborating with Central Cee and Jorja Smith, and producing Top Boy.
Drake weigh-in on the trending topic of UK rappers versus American rappers in a rap battle created by Skepta during day 2 of his headlining performance at Wireless Festival. Among delivering surprise guests, Drizzy took a moment to pay respect to U.K. hip hop as shared his thoughts on the battle.
Speaking to the sold-out crowd, the 6 God proclaimed that the best lyricists in the world come from London. "The best lyricists in the world -- mark my words -- I don't care what nobody......
By Bryson "Boom" Paul
Shannon Sharpe left ESPN following the news of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the former NFL star in April 2025.
The $50 million civil lawsuit against Hall of Fame football player and media personality Shannon Sharpe took an unexpected turn Wednesday when the plaintiff’s legal team failed to appear at the initial court hearing in downtown Las Vegas. The anonymous woman behind the lawsuit accuses Sharpe of sexual assault and battery, but was left unrepresented as proceedings began.
Clark County District Court Judge Anna Albertson expressed clear frustration over the absence, calling the lack of representation......
By Gabriel Bras Nevares
Pusha T had a whole verse for Travis Scott on Clipse's "Let God Sort Em Out," and La Flame clapped back with a few bars.
Travis Scott and the JACKBOYS finally returned with the highly anticipated Cactus Jack Records compilation, JACKBOYS 2. It arrives six years after the original, and just a few weeks after Pusha T dissed the Cactus Jack boss on the new Clipse song, "So Be It."
It didn't take long for the Houston superstar to respond to these Let God Sort Em Out shots, and he wasted no time on the project. On the first proper track, "CHAMPAIN & VACAY" with Don Toliver and......
