Author: Wamala

Jacksonville’s hip-hop scene was rocked this month as Ksoo, a once-rising star in the city’s drill movement, was convicted of first-degree murder in connection with the 2020 killing of fellow rapper Lil Buck. The verdict marks a dramatic fall for an artist whose career had been as much defined by controversy as by music. Ksoo was tried alongside co-defendant ATK Scotty, and the case has reignited debates over the blurred lines between music rivalries and street violence. The Crime and the Trial According to prosecutors, Ksoo, Scotty, and Dominique “Butta” Barner executed a premeditated attack on Lil Buck outside an…

Lil Duval

Hip-hop fans who thought they’d never see Jadakiss and Beanie Sigel on the same track again can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The two rap titans—once bitter rivals—are set to drop a joint album, Kiss The Mac, in 2025, with Philadelphia icon Freeway serving as executive producer. The project promises to reunite not only Jadakiss and Sigel but also their legendary crews, The LOX and State Property, bridging a divide that defined an era of lyrical warfare. From Feud to Collaboration The announcement comes after months of speculation and a hint of reconciliation on D. Jones’s track “Motion Picture,”…

Teyana Taylor has never been one to play by the rules, and her latest project, Escape Room, proves just that. At the Amazon Music premiere of the visual album in Los Angeles, actor Aaron Pierre—who stars alongside Taylor—took a moment to publicly celebrate her unmatched artistry. Speaking during a live panel moderated by filmmaker Lena Waithe, Pierre didn’t hold back on his admiration. “For me, it was always about serving Teyana—serving her vision, her spirit, her artistry,” he told the audience. “She is truly one of one.” His remarks not only highlighted his respect for Taylor as a director, producer,…

One of hip-hop’s most powerful alliances appears to be falling apart. The once-unbreakable friendship between Gunna and Young Thug is now showing visible cracks, leaving fans heartbroken and industry insiders on edge. Together, the duo delivered undeniable hits like Oh Okay, Hot, Lesbian, and DOLLAZ ON MY HEAD, shaping the Atlanta sound that influenced a generation of rappers. But with their relationship unraveling, the future of those iconic collaborations is now in serious doubt. For many fans, the separation feels personal — a reminder that in hip-hop, loyalty can be as fragile as fame. Southside Takes a Stand: “I Ain’t…

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Miranda Maday is making it crystal clear: she didn’t marry Raven-Symoné for money. In a resurfaced clip from the couple’s podcast Tea Time with Raven and Miranda, Maday playfully fired back at long-running speculation about her relationship with the actress and former The View co-host. “I didn’t marry Raven for money,” Maday joked. “I’m richer!” The clip, which originally aired in June, quickly went viral this week as fans debated her bold response. While many saw it as a lighthearted clapback, others used it to reignite online chatter about the pair’s relationship dynamics — particularly around Raven’s decades-long success in…

Raven Symone and Miranda Maday

Few partnerships in hip-hop over the last decade hit harder than Drake and Migos. From the viral “Versace” remix to “Walk It Talk It” and “Having Our Way,” their collaborations weren’t just songs — they became cultural moments that helped define an era. On a new episode of the Full Send Podcast, Offset took time away from promoting his solo album Kiari to reflect on that bond — and how Drake’s loyalty shaped the Migos story. “He Always Showed Love” When asked whether Drake could be counted on, Offset didn’t hesitate. “He always showed love. Always pulled up to the…

Chance the Rapper is giving flowers where they’re due — and this time, he’s honoring Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA), the genre-defying rap collective that shook up hip-hop in the early 2010s. Speaking in a recent conversation, Chance praised the group’s legacy, saying: “Odd Future in a lot of ways helped birth a lot of careers.” For Chance, the acknowledgment goes beyond admiration. He specifically credited Tyler, the Creator’s world-building and Earl Sweatshirt’s lyricism as major inspirations for his own creative path. Odd Future: More Than a Rap Group Founded in Los Angeles, Odd Future was never…