by MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY
Mozzy‘s detainment by police following a mass shooting at an afterparty that left nine people injured has now also caused the venue in question to temporarily close its doors.
The chaotic scene occurred in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday (July 1) at a nightclub called City Nightz, where Mozzy was enjoying an afterparty following a performance at a nearby venue. Footage shows panic ensuing inside the club after shots ring out, and police said the nine victims were men and women ranging in age from 21 to 34.
Five were taken to local hospitals via ambulance and two suffered “traumatic injuries” as a......
By Jaelani Turner Williams
A 50 Cent diss track against JAY-Z, Nas, Cam’Ron and more was shut down thanks to Dr. Dre. In connection with 50’s upcoming The Final Lap Tour, podcast Diverse Mentality released a two-hour documentary on the rapper’s seminal 2003 debut Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
At the one-hour and eight-minute mark of the documentary, background was given on 50’s planned track “Back Down (Ja Rule Diss)” by recording engineer Sha Money XL.
“This one was fresh — fresh! We went to my crib, cut that s***. Fif had no filter,” Sha Money said. “Got to LA and played it, [Dr.] Dre put the filter on him, like, ‘Hold......
by Andy Bustard
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Busta Rhymes has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 BET Awards — and he took the opportunity to impart some OG wisdom on the rap game during his rousing acceptance speech.
Taking the stage to rapturous applause and a standing ovation inside Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Sunday night (June 25), the 51-year-old rap legend reflected on his trailblazing career while calling for more unity and positivity in Hip Hop.
Busta’s powerful speech began on an emotional note as he became overwhelmed with the love and adoration from inside the room. “I’ma wear it on my sleeve: I do want to cry,”......
by Andre Ellington
Nick Cannon is a man who knows his way around taking care of children, and now he’s taking that brain power and applying it to pursuing an advanced degree in child psychology.
While making an appearance on Dr. Laura Berman’s The Language Of Love podcast on Sunday (June 18), the Wild ‘N Out creator spoke about his multiple children and his shift toward obtaining his official collegiate paperwork in the vast field.
He stated that his reasoning for getting a master’s in child psychology was because he wants to be a better father to his 12 children (Moroccan, Monroe, Golden, Powerful Queen, Zion, Zillion, Legendary, Onyx, Rise,......
by Cass Anderson
With the NBA Draft taking place this week basketball chatter’s at an all-time high. The NBA Playoffs are done. The Stanley Cup Playoffs have ended. Heck, pro soccer is over for the Summer.
Given the lack of sports, the recent Zion Williamson story has occupied a much larger piece of the NBA media pie than it normally would. Appearing on Barstool’s The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone, Gilbert Arenas was asked about Zion’s situation.
If you’re not aware of what has been going on with Zion Williamson, his ex-girlfriend and adult film star Moriah Mills publicly put him on blast after he announced he was having a baby with another woman. She even......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Rick Ross has saved a Georgia healthcare clinic from closing its doors following a generous five-figure donation from The Biggest Boss.
Rozay found out the Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic in Fayette County, Georgia was going to shut down its operation through his lawyer Steve Sadow and Rick Ross stepped in to make sure that didn’t happen by writing a check to the clinic for $30,179.
The MMG mogul presented the check to the women running the C.A.R.E. Clinic on Juneteenth (July 19) where he explained how healthcare holds a special place in his heart due to his own health issues and the loss of his father at a young age.
“A......
by Taryn Ryder
Jonathan Majors appeared in a Manhattan court on Tuesday, this time in person, to face domestic violence charges lodged by his ex-girlfriend. During an appearance that lasted mere minutes, the judge set an Aug. 3 trial date for the Creed III star, who has vehemently denied the accusations.
Flanked by his current girlfriend, actress Meagan Good, and his lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, and clutching what appeared to be a Bible, Majors made his way through a throng of photographers and onlookers into the courtroom. He removed his sunglasses before approaching the bench.
Judge Rachel S. Pauley informed Majors that he must adhere to the court order and have......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Lil Dicky is gearing up to release a soundtrack to his Dave show combining the three seasons of the Hulu series into a body of work.
Speaking with Variety, Dicky revealed that he hopes to deliver the Dave soundtrack by the end of the summer, which will also count as his first official album since 2015.
Fans have been clamoring for new music from Dicky as original tracks played and performed throughout Dave have become unreleased favorites like “Mr. McAdams.”
“I took a step back and looked at all the different music that’s made it into the first three seasons of the show,......
by Cortney Alexander
For decades, R&B music has captivated audiences with its soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious rhythms. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the popularity and prominence of this cherished genre. The decline in R&B music has sparked discussions among fans, industry professionals, and music critics alike. In this article, we delve into the factors contributing to this decline while highlighting the genre's enduring influence and potential for resurgence.One key factor behind the decline of R&B music lies in the constantly evolving landscape of popular music. The rise of electronic and trap influences, coupled with the......
by JERRY BARROW
When Black Rob died suddenly in April of 2021, the Hip Hop world was still reeling from the equally jarring death of DMX just eight days prior. The last thing on anyone’s mind was music, but as the mourning period passed, those in his circle began to galvanize efforts to keep the artist who had brought us classics like “Woah” and “I Love You Baby,” alive through his art.
Producer Nashiem Myrick, one of Bad Boy Records heralded Hitmen and a friend of Black Rob collaborated with him on a number tracks, including “Life Story” and “Lookin At Us.” He tells HipHopDX that a......
