Bob Levey/Getty Images Houston rapper Big Pokey passed away Sunday, June 18, after collapsing onstage in Beaumont, Texas, ABC13 reports. He’d been tapped to perform at Pour09 Bar& Rooftop as part of the Juneteenth celebration, where he eventually passed out. Footage shared on Twitter shows him falling backward at the bar with a microphone in hand. “It is with…
NBC Lil Uzi Vert spilled a few details about his forthcoming album, The Pink Tape, while chatting with YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. The star shared what fans can expect to hear from the record, which he says will be accompanied by the release of new clothing and merchandise. “Probably like 24 or 25 new, well 24 new joints because…
Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Tory Lanez is “in high spirits,” according to a recent post shared to his Instagram. In the update, he told his fans and loved ones he hasn’t “lost my faith in God.” “I’m praying for the best and remain confident that God will bring me through this. I have spent the last seven months rehabilitating…
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Global Citizen Offset and Quavo reunited to celebrate what would have been fellow Migos member Takeoff‘s 29th birthday. The rappers were spotted at a memorial event Sunday, June 19, to which they, like other attendees, wore T-shirts with Take’s face on it. Offset and Quavo had seemingly been at odds before Takeoff’s passing in November. Speculation arose following the debut…
Rosalind O’Connor/NBC Megan Thee Stallion is set to headline the Essence Festival in July, but before then, she’s taking time out to do some of the things she loves. It’s part of the balance she’s trying to create between work and self-care. “I’m doing a better job of prioritizing self-care,” Meg tells People. “Sometimes society places too much emphasis on hustle culture and not…
NBC French Montana‘s For Khadija documentary premieres Friday, June 16, at the Tribeca Festival. It captures the sacrifices his single mother made after his family emigrated from Morocco to New York, and the lifestyle he temporarily turned to to help put an end to her suffering: drug dealing. French tells People it was only a means to an end and not something he…
This week is packed with releases. Here’s some of the latest to drop: Coi Leray, “Run It Up” — Released a week before her new album, COI, the track finds her calling the shots and making her desires in the bedroom known. Doja Cat, “Attention” — The star’s delivered for fans of her rapping while addressing some…
Travis Scott paid homage to The Beatles while once again teasing his Utopia album. The rapper was spotted at the Abbey Road studios, where he allegedly recorded some music with SZA, whose bodyguard held the now-popular Utopia briefcase. Travis was also captured holding the briefcase as he and his security crossed the street in single file; the image mirrors The Beatles’ Abbey Road album cover. It…
Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage J. Cole, a native of North Carolina, is part of a group that will purchase the state’s NBA team. According to NBA.com, the group has reached a deal with Michael Jordan to buy his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. Led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, the buyer group includes J. Cole, recording artist Eric Church, Hornets part owner Plotkin and a…
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival Young Thug has something on the way, according to mysterious post shared to his socials Friday, June 16. The post features a QR code that leads to a site with a live countdown in the middle of the screen. The clock appears to be counting down to 12 a.m.…