by Shawn Setaro
DJ Unk, the rapper, producer and DJ best known for a 2006-7 run of hits that included “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died.
His passing was announced on Friday (January 24) by his wife, Sherika Long-Platt, on Facebook. It was confirmed several hours later by his label, Big Oomp Records.
“It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a true ATL legend, Anthony Platt better known as ‘DJ Unk,'” the label’s announcement began.
It continued: “On behalf of Big Oomp Records and the BOR Family, we extend our......
by Sam Moore
Hip Hop is mourning the death of New Jack City and Above the Rim screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper.
Cooper, whose other credits include the Wesley Snipes movie Sugar Hill and Netflix’s version of She’s Gotta Have It, passed away on Tuesday (January 22) at the age of 66.
No cause of death has yet been revealed.
The tragic news was announced by fellow writer Nelson George on Substack.
“Barry Michael Cooper died today in Baltimore, according to his son Mathew,” he wrote. “It’ll take me a minute to gather all my thoughts, but just......
by Sam Moore
Kanye West has reportedly rejoined the billionaire boys club, surpassing JAY-Z as the richest rapper alive in the process.
In an Instagram post on Thursday (January 23), the rap icon and fashion designer boasted that his net worth was now $2.77 billion, citing Eton Venture Services, a business valuation company, as his source.
“LAA LA LA LA,” he wrote in the caption, seemingly gloating in the face of his naysayers and enemies.
Kanye’s net worth soaring back into the billions is “based on his music portfolio and his sole ownership of the Yeezy......
by Marisa Mendez
JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation has partnered with South Korean fintech company Musicow to offer American fans the chance to invest in music royalties.
According to Billboard, the partnership is being described as “the first Music Equity Service Provider in the United States.”
Fans will be able to invest in music royalties through the new service, allowing them to earn revenue from their favorite artists. Rights owners can trade royalty shares, while creators can sell fractional shares of tracks.
In a statement, Roc Nation’s vice chairman Jay Brown said:......
by Sam Moore
Jim Jones has announced that he has pushed back the release of his Cam’ron diss track, allegedly at the request of his record label.
In a post on Instagram on Tuesday (January 21), the Dipset rapper wrote alongside the song’s artwork: “‘JOMO (Jump Off My AYOO)’ new single drops Jan 31st. My lable told my I’m trippin slow down a bit my bad.”
He then teased a separate song featuring fellow Harlem heavy-hitters Juelz Santana, Vado, Dave East and others, and promised that he would also announce the release date for his new album......
by Marisa Mendez
A$AP Rocky has turned down a plea deal in the A$AP Relli shooting case and will continue to trial once jury selection is complete.
Rolling Stone reporter Nancy Dillon was in the Los Angeles courtroom as the jury selection in the 2021 shooting case began on Tuesday (January 21).
According to Dillon, Rocky was offered three years probation, a seven-year suspended prison sentence and 180 days in county jail if he would plead guilty to Count 1, but as he told the judge, “I respectfully decline, thank you.”
Rocky’s lawyer, Joe Tacopina, also revealed they......
by Shawn Setaro
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy all were on the bill at a party thrown to welcome the incoming administration of Donald Trump: the first ever Crypto Ball.
The Crypto Ball took place on Friday (January 17) at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in the nation’s capitol. It was hosted by Silicon Valley investor and entrepreneur David Sacks, who Trump appointed the “White House A.I. and Crypto Czar” last month.
The party, from which media was barred, cost between $2,500 and $5,000 to attend. In footage from the event, Snoop can be seen bragging that......
by Shawn Setaro
Mustard has shared that a number of rappers got a shot at the beat that eventually became Kendrick Lamar‘s “Hey Now” — but they turned it down.
When speaking to Peoplein an interview published on Friday (January 17), the producer remembered that he made the beat sometime around 2019. Initially he shared it not with Kendrick, but a different West Coast rapper.
“I played it for YG… I was trying to make a West Coast version of ‘Grindin’.’ That’s why it’s so empty like that,” he said. “That’s why it’s just weird sounds. [H]e......
by Michael Saponara
Method Man has denied allegations of assault at a gym in Staten Island as reported by the New York Post on Thursday (Jan. 16).
A rep for Meth - born Clifford Smith - tells Billboard: "Mr. Smith categorically denies the allegations as reported and has not been the subject of an arrest by any law enforcement agency."
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by Marisa Mendez
Wendy Williams appears to be in much better health than recent years, and in a new interview, revealed that she thinks Diddy will be sentenced to life in prison.
Calling in to her old friend and former staff member Charlamagne Tha God on The Breakfast Club Thursday (January 16), Wendy shared an update on her life while also doing what she does best – commentating on pop culture.
When Charlamagne noted that Diddy is the reason Wendy was fired from New York radio station Hot 97 decades ago, he then asked her thoughts on the embattled mogul’s mounting legal troubles – and she......
