Author: Wamala

BigXThaPlug was arrested in Dallas on Friday on DWI, marijuana possession and firearm charges, but the rapper was released in time to make his next scheduled performance in Iowa. The 28-year-old artist, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was booked into the Collin County Jail on three misdemeanor counts: driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession of less than two ounces and unlawful firearm possession, according to authorities. An Allen Police Department spokesperson confirmed the arrest. Authorities have not publicly disclosed details about the traffic stop or what specifically led to Landum’s detention. The arrest created an immediate scheduling problem for the…

Pharrell Williams has a challenge for T-Pain: bring R&B back to the center of the culture. The legendary producer recently surprised T-Pain during a Nappy Boy livestream, turning what could have been a casual interaction into an unexpected creative challenge. “What the f*** are you doing, man?” Pharrell asked. “There’s no one in your way.” Pharrell then explained why he believes T-Pain is uniquely positioned to make the kind of R&B he feels is missing from the current musical landscape. “No one can make R&B that’s missing like you,” Pharrell said. “You make it look easy.” For Pharrell, however, the…

Blueface was detained Sunday during an investigation into a reported shooting at a Santa Clarita restaurant, but the rapper was later released after deputies determined that no crime had occurred. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to King of Crab at around 5:27 p.m. after receiving a report of gunfire at the restaurant, according to authorities. Blueface, whose legal name is Jonathan Michael Porter, was detained at the location while deputies investigated what had been reported. The situation ultimately ended without criminal charges against the rapper. Sgt. Josh Nemeth of the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s station confirmed Blueface’s involvement in…

Trae Tha Truth traded the studio for disaster relief last week, traveling from Houston to Gary, Indiana, after seeing reports of the devastation caused by severe storms in the area. The Houston rapper and philanthropist said watching the situation from home wasn’t enough. After seeing news coverage of the damage, he contacted his team, boarded a flight to Chicago and headed straight to the affected communities. “I called my brother and my team,” Trae said. “Two hours later, jumped on a flight, flew into Chicago and hit the ground working.” Once in northwest Indiana, Trae joined Operation BBQ Relief, a…

Max B is riding with Drake. The Harlem rapper has weighed in on the long-running Drake-Kendrick Lamar rivalry, making it clear that his current pick is the Toronto superstar. During a recent interview with media personality Jason Lee, Max B explained that Drake’s latest music is connecting with him—and with the New York club scene. “I’m taking Drake, man,” Max B said in a clip circulating on social media. “Yeah, I’m fucking with Drake. Drake’s new shit sounding good. I’m in the clubs with it.” The rapper specifically pointed to Drake’s recent releases, including “Janice STFU,” as music that is…

Serayah has ended her engagement to Joey Bada$$, more than a year after the couple welcomed their son, and she says repeated alleged infidelity ultimately led her to walk away from the relationship. The 31-year-old actress announced the breakup Monday in an Instagram statement, explaining that she reached a point where choosing herself became necessary. “There comes a point in a woman’s life when choosing herself is no longer an option, it becomes necessary,” Serayah wrote. “After much thought, I have made the difficult decision to end my engagement and relationship with the father of my child, Joey.” Serayah said…

Kehlani is opening up about her mental health journey, revealing that she has been clinically diagnosed with bipolar disorder and relies on a structured wellness routine to navigate the demands of her music career. In a recent interview, the singer explained that maintaining her mental stability is essential while working in an industry that can involve long nights in recording studios, irregular meals and an intense travel and performance schedule. “I am clinically diagnosed as bipolar. I take medicine,” Kehlani said. Medication is only one part of the routine she has developed. The singer also pointed to yoga, walking, exercise…

Machel Montano is taking his four-decade-plus journey through Soca music to Brooklyn, where a new exhibition is giving fans a closer look at the career of one of the Caribbean genre’s biggest stars. The Soca legend celebrated the private preview of Journey of a Soca King: The Exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library on August 22, bringing together Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, other elected officials, family members, friends, media representatives and library executives. Presented by Brooklyn Public Library and created by the Machel Montano Foundation for Greatness, the exhibition traces Montano’s remarkable journey from a seven-year-old performer in…

Pierre “P” Thomas, the co-founder and co-CEO of Quality Control Music, is showing signs of improvement as he continues recovering from a heart attack that hospitalized him last week. According to reports cited in the supplied material, people close to the music executive said Monday that Thomas remains in the hospital but is progressing in a positive direction after spending time in intensive care. The news comes after concern spread throughout the hip-hop community following reports that Thomas had suffered a cardiac event. The situation was made even more difficult by false reports on social media claiming the veteran music…

Tyrese Gibson is giving a surprising backstory to one of his biggest R&B songs, saying Kim Kardashian was part of the inspiration behind his 2002 hit “How You Gonna Act Like That.” During an appearance on The Kenny Burns Show, Tyrese recalled living with Kardashian and her then-husband, producer Damon Thomas, while he was working on the album that would eventually feature the song. “You know, I lived with Damon and Kim when I worked on that album,” Tyrese said. “I lived with them for three years.” The song appeared on Tyrese’s 2002 album I Wanna Go There, with Thomas…