Sonja Flemming/CBS Lil Baby recently used his platform to address violence in the Atlanta community. While at the funeral of Bre’Asia Powell, a teen who was fatally shot at a graduation party, he delivered a eulogy in which he urged those in attendance to stop the violence. “What I do want to say to the youth, to like a…
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Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop are planned for throughout the year, but on the genre’s actual birthday, the party will be at Yankee Stadium. Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium will take place August 11, with performances from a variety of hip-hop stars. Included on the bill are Run-DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, T.I., Fat…
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Gooding in court in 2022 — David Dee Delgado/Getty Images Cuba Gooding Jr. is scheduled to stand trial beginning Tuesday in Manhattan federal court on accusations he raped a woman he met in a bar 10 years ago. The actor’s civil trial is set to begin less than a year after he avoided prison by…
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Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images Rick Ross‘ annual car show went down last weekend. Despite initial reservations, it was met with praise from Fayetteville, Georgia, authorities. “Everything has run very well considering the amount of people and the small traffic ways we have here, and it’s because he hired a good team,” Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb told ABC affiliate WSB-TV.…
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Dominique Charriau/WireImage Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def, has some upcoming shows with Erykah Badu, but he may not be able to pocket the earnings from his performances. Page Six reports he may have to pay nearly $90,000 to cover the cost of attorney fees from his child support battle with the mother of one of his children. Karima…
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Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images Metro Boomin has been busy promoting the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack, but he stopped to take a moment to honor his late mother. On Saturday, the anniversary of her death, he remembered the day via a heartfelt tribute. “I can’t believe today makes 1 year since we have lost You my Love. You were the best…
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Cécile Boko Freeform’s grown-ish has added musical icons Kelly Rowland, Omarion, NLE Choppa, and Latto to their lineup of season 6 guest stars. The news was announced during a panel at ATX TV Festival in Austin, TX over the weekend. Rowland will portray Edie, “a tenured professor who serves as the head of the psychology department at Cal U” and Latto will take…
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John Lamparski/Getty Images Keyshia Cole stars as herself in the biopic This is My Story, airing as part of Lifetime’s celebration of Black Music Month. In the recently released trailer, she explains the inspiration behind the forthcoming film. “As a young girl, I survived so many different situations,” Keyshia said, before the clip shows scenes from the biopic, which include her…
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Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Live Nation Urban Back in 2021, the Fugees canceled their planned world tour. But Saturday night in Philadelphia, some lucky fans got to see the legendary group reunite for a surprise performance at the annual Roots Picnic. Variety reports that Lauryn Hill, who was headlining the event, celebrated the 25th anniversary…
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Stewart Cook/CBS In Latto’s new song “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Cardi B raps, “I been ballin’ so damn hard, could’ve went to LSU.” It seems the college got wind of the lyric, as they’ve responded with a tweet that seemingly extends an offer to the rapper. “ok @iamcardib we’re ready for you,” LSU’s women’s basketball team wrote alongside…
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