Bun B Reacts To BigTyme Recordz Founder’s Death: “Without You There Would Be No UGK”
Bun B mourned the death of BigTyme Recordz founder Russell Washington, the man who signed UGK and released their first EP.

Yo Gotti’s Restaurant Scene Of Mass Shooting; 7 Shot, 2 Fatally
A shooting erupted in the parking lot of Yo Gotti’s Prive restaurant in Memphis, leaving two men dead.

Tory Lanez Makes Desperate Plea To Overturn Shooting Conviction By Filing Appeal
Tory Lanez was found guilty of multiple charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

Tyga Crowns Nicki Minaj The Best Female Rapper Ever: “No One Comes Close”
Tyga explained why he thinks his former Young Money labelmate Nicki Minaj is the top woman in Hip-Hop.

Trick Trick Trying To Find Suspect Who Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman
Detroit’s Trick Trick offered a $5,000 reward to help track down a suspect who attacked an 80-year-old woman.

Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion Booked For Essence Festival’s Hip-Hop Celebration
Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will headline an event featuring performances by Hip-Hop pioneers, Jermaine Dupri and more.

Dreamville Festival Offers Free Event Featuring 9th Wonder, Ari Lennox & More
Fans can attend a free event at the Contemporary Art Museum of Raleigh before the 2023 Dreamville Festival begins.

Raekwon’s Plans For New Jersey Cannabis Lounge Go Up In Smoke
Raekwon wanted to bring his Hashstoria business to New Jersey, but a Newark’s Central Planning Board had other ideas.

Troy Ave Readies New Album On Heels Of Taxstone’s Conviction
Troy Ave testified against Taxstone, who was convicted of manslaughter and other charges for a 2016 shooting.

42 Dugg Declares “Death Before Dishonor” After Guilty Plea; Awaits Prison Sentence
This spring, 4PF/CMG artist 42 Dugg is scheduled to be sentenced for failing to report to West Virginia prison in 2022.

42 Dugg Faces More Time In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Failure To Surrender
42 Dugg could be sentenced to up to five years in prison, but prosecutors are recommending six months for the 4PF/CMG rapper.

Cassidy Says He’s Biggest Battle Rapper Unless Eminem Wants To Claim Title
Cassidy explained why he viewed himself as battle rap’s biggest star before sharing his views on a potential battle with Eminem.

Post Malone Agrees To Last-Minute Settlement In “Circles” Lawsuit To Avoid Trial
Post Malone reached a settlement with musician Tyler Armes, who sued the chart-topping artist over the hit single “Circles.”

J. Cole Reveals Dumbest Thing He Did As Kid & How It Led To “Life-Changing” Moment
Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers interviewed J. Cole on an episode of the Lead by Example podcast.

Tasha K Caves After Losing Appeal; Apologizes To Cardi B
An appeals court upheld Cardi B’s victory in her defamation lawsuit against vlogger Tasha K, who issued an apology after the decision.

Judge Silences Lawyers & Potential Witnesses In Mystikal Rape Case
Mystikal’s new lawyer Tiffany Myles Crosby filed a motion for a gag order, which a Louisiana judge approved.

XXXTentacion’s Girlfriend & Mother Say Justice Was Served In Murder Trial
Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams and Trayvon Newsome were convicted of first-degree murder for the shooting death of XXXTentacion.

EXCLUSIVE: Elusive Ye Still Can’t Be Found Despite Process Servers’ Slick Tactics At Basketball Games
Surface Media has struggled to serve legal documents to Kanye West after suing Ye over unpaid rent for a Miami art studio.

French Montana Hit With Lawsuit Over Miami Gardens Shooting
An alleged shooting victim blamed French Montana for the lack of safety at a January gathering in Florida.

Dennis Rodman Claims Travis Scott Copied Former NBA Star’s Shoe
Dennis Rodman called out Travis Scott for copying the backward Nike swoosh featured on the rapper’s sneaker design.