50 Cent got into it with Fat Joe because the Bronx rapper hopped on Ja Rule’s 2004 song “New York,” also featuring Jadakiss. Fif and Ja were at the beginning of their decades-long feud, and the G-Unit rapper didn’t like that Joe was working with his arch-nemesis. But 50 now says that he was wrong […]
Drake has already played a role in the trial of the three men accused of robbing and killing XXXTentacion. Lawyers for the defense have suggested that Drake — who was beefing with XXX at the time of his murder — was involved in the crime and have called out law enforcement for not looking into […]
GloRilla has given her side of the story after getting into an altercation at Complex in Oakland. Reportedly, Glo was paid $30,000 to perform but she only did a walk through. So, the crowd got upset and drinks were thrown on the rapper as she was walked out by security. Someone also supposedly spit on […]
People had a lot to say when Billboard and Vibe released their top 50 rappers list. Jay-Z was named number one, while the others in the top five are Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Tupac, and Eminem. Ja Rule believes that he should been on the list, which he expressed on Thursday, February 9. There ain’t 50 […]
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Drake has big money on the big game. The Canadian rapper, known for his high-stakes gambling, stunted his “psychotic” Super Bowl bets. As you can see, Drake’s money is on the Kansas City Chiefs and the players on the Chiefs. All-and-all, l he’s wagering about a million dollars. (As far as we know.) “My psychotic […]
GloRilla was supposed to perform last night at Complex in Oakland. Or so the folks at Complex — who paid the femcee 30K — thought. But she didn’t spit one bar. And when she left, angry patrons spit on her. They were throwing bottles and spitting at hoes last night after a club paid GloRilla […]
Kodak Black is making the most of his freedom. The 25-year-old, who would be in a federal penitentiary if not for the love of Donald J. Trump, has enrolled in college at Arizona State University. In addition to being a student, Yak is also making noise about teaching. Kodak Black reveals that he’s enrolled in […]
The trial of three men accused of robbing and murdering XXXTentacion four and half years ago began this week. During the proceedings, lawyers for the defense tried to pin the crime on Drake, who had been beefing with XXX at the time of his death. Â However, a fourth suspect, who had pleaded guilty earlier, told […]
Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome are facing first-degree murder and armed robbery charges for gunning XXX down in front of a South Florida motorcycle shop more than four and a half years ago. On the first day of the trial this week, a defense attorney claimed that Drake — who had been beefing […]
Last month Flo Rida visited CNBC to talk about his lawsuit against the energy drink company Celsius. The Florida rapper said the company jerked him out of money after he became the brand ambassador. He sued them for $30,000 but ended up getting $82 million. So, what is Flo Rida going to do with all […]
Before Chrisean Rock became a cracked-out reality TV trainwreck, she was quite a good athlete. Even after all the shenanigans she still has a lot of strength. Here’s video of Rock almost deadlifting 315 pounds. Who knew Chrisean Rock can almost deadlift 315 pounds.??️‍♀️?? pic.twitter.com/cvRM0o1ZHY — Hip Hop Ties (@HipHopTiesMedia) February 9, 2023 “I said […]
The beef between J. Prince and Offset is heating up tremendously. It all started when Prince said that Set wasn’t there for Takeoff when he was killed in Houston, Prince’s hometown. Â The Rap-A-Lot co-founder also threatened Offset. So, the Migos member responded by saying that he doesn’t know Prince from a “can of paint” and […]
These days there are cameras everywhere. Everywhere. So if you slip and fall, there is likely a recording of it. Here’s what happened to Lil Uzi Vert earlier this week when he was recording a track at Nav’s place. #Nav’s security camera caught #LilUziVert slippin’ and fallin’ into the pool while leaving the studio ? […]
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Emerging rapper and recording artist Just.InTime aka Just.InTime.1Kings shares new singles as he boldly steps into 2023. As usual, sharing love and faith, Just.InTime is unafraid to experiment with new sounds and features of subgenres, lending his pieces authenticity and uniqueness, unlike anything you’ve heard before. “Both songs are inspired by the artist’s deeply rooted […]
During a stop on the Million Dollarz Worth Of Game podcast earlier this week, J. Prince announced that he was beefing with Offset. Some folks, like Wack 100, believe that Prince was essentially snitching when he brought up this unknown beef. “[Offset] ain’t say nothing, right? Here he go, alarming law enforcement that Offset might have a […]
During his stop on the Million Dollarz Worth Of Game podcast, J. Prince had these words for Offset. “Aint nothing changed with my love for Quavo, but the Offset dude,” said Prince.”N*ggas be throwing rocks and hiding they hand, and I don’t like them kind of individuals. In reality, the truth of the matter is, […]
Controversial Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA said some negative things about Tekashi 6ix9ine when the troll rapper turned snitch. So did a lot of people.  But since Anuel achieved his first Billboard Hot 100 hit through his “Bebe’ collaboration with 6ix9ine, Anuel’s words may have stung more. 6ix9ine’s issues with Anuel recently got physical at the […]
Ice Spice didn’t always look like a cross between Drake’s son Adonis and a sorority girl in a sexy Orphan Annie Halloween costume. Back when she was Isis Gaston, a high school senior at Sacred Heart in Yonkers, she looked like this. Ice Spice senior picture has hit the internet ?? pic.twitter.com/fU8VjJ2e15 — Daily Loud […]
Brooklyn rapper Lola Brooke spoke highly of GloRilla and Lil’ Kim while being interviewed by TMZ. She also talked about the “F.N.F.” rapper performing during the Grammys 50 years of Hip Hop tribute. [embedded content] ” I feel like I won too ’cause she’s winning,” said Brooke of GloRilla. “If she can do it then […]
50 Cent has proven over the years he has a good sense for business. Part of it may be driven by his bowels. According to Ray J, he was once pitching something to Fif when 50 decided the meeting was over because he needed to take a dump. [Jump to 3:30] [embedded content] “I had […]
Last week, it was reported that 90 percent of Juice Wrld’s master recording income and 90 percent of his publishing ownership were sold to the Opus Music Group. While the price wasn’t disclosed it was rumored to be around $100 million. Lil Bibby, who was Juice’s label boss, is now pushing back on the report. […]
Some dude in a tuxedo was checking out Ice-T’s wife Coco at the Grammys on Sunday, and the rapper-turned-actor has responded to it. In fact, Ice posted a video of the whole thing but he wasn’t offended. “Lol… I love how the white dude looked at me then took time to check Coco out…. I […]
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Today is the first day of the trial of the three men accused of murdering XXXTentacion. Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome are facing first-degree murder and armed robbery charges for gunning XXX down in front of a South Florida motorcycle shop more than four and a half years ago. Things got wild pretty […]
There has been drama surrounding Cardi B and Offset after footage leaked of them arguing with Quavo backstage at The Grammy’s. But not all is bad with the power couple, as news leaked today that they will be getting their own McDonalds Valentine’s day meal. Included in the meal are a cheeseburger , Quarter Pounder […]
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The trial of the three men accused of murdering XXXTentacion began this week.  Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome are facing first-degree murder and armed robbery charges for gunning XXX down in front of a South Florida motorcycle shop more than four and a half years ago. A fourth man, Robert Allen, had also […]