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Naughty by Nature’s Self-Titled Debut Turns 35
Here's the thing about "O.P.P." that people forget: thirty-five years on, nobody has ever gotten a straight answer on what…
Koffee Breaks Silence With ‘OVA SO’ Announcement Dropping September 4th
Koffee let the date do the talking. The Jamaican artist posted "OVA SO 🗣️ SEPTEMBER 4TH" on Twitter with no…
Keefe D’s Attorney Blasts Police for Ignoring Other Suspects in Tupac Murder Case
Keefe D's defense attorney Michael Sanft isn't blaming the jury for the guilty verdict. He's blaming the Las Vegas police…
Lil Durk’s Father Demands Justice as Murder-for-Hire Trial Delivers Bombshell Gunman Testimony
The most striking moment of day nine in Lil Durk's federal murder-for-hire trial did not happen inside the courtroom. It…
Lil Durk Trial: Message Reveals Alleged ‘Enemies List’ Naming YoungBoy, 6ix9ine, Quando Rondo
The most eyebrow-raising moment from Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial this week wasn't a witness testimony or a legal argument. It…
Kabaka Pyramid Reconnects With His Roots on ‘Rebel Music – The Lyrics Tape’
Fifteen years is a long time in reggae, and Kabaka Pyramid is using that distance to do something most artists…
‘I’m Not an Afrobeats Artist’: Tems Clarifies Her Unique Sound
Tems has never been easy to box in, and she's making that point louder than ever. The Nigerian singer is…
Afro Plus Fest 2026 Descends on the DMV for Labor Day Weekend With Wizkid, Davido, Tems and Alkaline
The festival that sold out with 20,000 fans last year is coming back six times bigger. Afro Plus Fest returns…
Judge Reverses Ruling in Historic Reggaeton Dembow Copyright Lawsuit, Shielding 150+ Artists
The part that really cuts to the heart of this case is not that Bad Bunny won, it is how he won. A federal judge threw out the broadest claims…
Judge Mathis Shocked by OTF Jam Testimony Against Lil Durk Amid Trial
Judge Greg Mathis has voiced his surprise at the decision by OTF Jam, also known as Jammy the Bull, to testify against Lil Durk in an ongoing murder-for-hire trial that…
Bounty Killer Jumps on the ‘BOUNCE’ Remix with Patrice Roberts in a Soca-Dancehall Link-Up
Bounty Killer doesn't usually show up on soca records, so when the Warlord himself pops up on a remix, people pay attention. The "BOUNCE" remix pairs him with Trinidad's Patrice…
Keznamdi Reveals BLXXD & FYAH Tour Full Lineup with GZA Headlining NYC Finale
The New York City date just got a serious upgrade. Keznamdi announced the full lineup for his BLXXD & FYAH Tour, and the Brooklyn Bowl finale is now headlined by…
Lil Durk Trial: OTF Vonni Faces Credibility Challenge Over Jail Calls
Three days before signing his cooperation agreement, OTF Vonni was on a recorded jail call comparing his upcoming testimony to a job interview. "I'm dressing to impress. I'm speaking to…
Jay-Z Surprises Fans at London Pop-Up Ahead of Tottenham Shows
Nobody showed up to a Trafalgar Square installation expecting to actually see Jay-Z, which is exactly what made Tuesday so memorable. Social media clips started circulating on September 1 showing…
Lil Durk Trial: Witness Details Alleged Retaliation Campaign
The most striking moment in Lil Durk's federal murder-for-hire trial this week was not a piece of physical evidence. It was a dead man's alleged last words to the witness…
Keefe D Seeks Appeal of Tupac Shakur Murder Conviction
The jury had barely finished deliberating when Duane "Keefe D" Davis made his next move. Just 90 minutes after the verdict came in, he was already telling the judge he…
