Author: Wamala

Drake is switching up his signature style — and Pinkchyu has him going full goth. The rapper debuted a dramatically different look alongside Pinkchyu in the “Princess” music video, which played during his FOMO stream Tuesday night. Instead of his usual wardrobe, Drake embraces an all-black aesthetic complete with a spiked choker, baggy pants and boots. The makeover comes as Drake and Pinkchyu continue spending time together, with the goth creator seemingly bringing the rapper deeper into her world. In the video, Pinkchyu gives Drake a head-to-toe transformation before the pair head out together. They are shown walking hand-in-hand through…

Macklemore is keeping things low-key after his controversial exit from Ed Sheeran’s tour, stepping out for a quiet walk in Seattle with his parents while wearing a Real Madrid jersey. The rapper was photographed in a Seattle neighborhood Wednesday as he chatted with his parents. The outing came days after he was removed from Sheeran’s tour following controversy surrounding his pro-Palestinian remarks. Macklemore’s choice of clothing also caught attention. He was wearing a purple Real Madrid jersey, just days after three of the club’s players publicly objected to political messaging on shirts provided to them before a match. Kylian Mbappe…

A$AP Rocky turned his Copenhagen concert into a family affair when Rihanna and their 3-year-old son, Riot, joined him onstage during his performance Friday night. The surprise moment happened at Royal Arena as Rocky performed “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2” during the European leg of his Don’t Be Dumb World Tour. Rihanna stepped onto the stage holding Riot as flames erupted behind them, giving the packed arena a front-row view of the superstar family together. Riot soon got on his feet and stood between his parents while Rocky continued performing. The toddler even got a chance to speak into his…

Tay Keith’s estate is facing nearly $200,000 in creditor claims following the hip-hop producer’s death in June, with American Express and Bank of America seeking payment through his probate case. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, American Express National Bank filed two separate claims against the estate this week. One seeks roughly $60,000 tied to a Business Platinum account, while another seeks about $27,000 from a Platinum account. That is not the only outstanding debt being claimed against the estate. Bank of America has also filed a claim connected to Tay’s 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS, saying the estate owes the…

D. Smith is publicly sharing a major change in his gender journey, announcing that he is detransitioning after 12 years of living publicly as a transgender woman. The Grammy-nominated producer announced the decision on Instagram Thursday, saying the change has been developing over the past several months. He said he will now present as a man and use he/him pronouns. Smith also made clear that he does not view the past 12 years as a mistake or something that needs to be erased. “Living my life as a woman for 12 years showed me the man that I wanted to…

British rapper Sway Dasafo, born Derek Safo, has died at 44, according to the MOBO Awards and a close friend. Safo, who was born to Ghanaian parents in Hornsey, North London, reportedly died at his home in Ghana. His cause of death has not been announced. The MOBO Awards confirmed the news while paying tribute to an artist whose career helped shape British hip-hop during a pivotal era. Safo made history at the 2005 MOBO Awards when he won Best Hip-Hop Act, becoming the first unsigned artist to take home the honor. “Proud to have him as part of our…

Pusha T and Pharrell Williams have spent decades making music together. Now, the Virginia power duo is taking their legendary chemistry from the studio to the coffee table. The pair officially launched Grindin Coffee in New York City, teaming up with historic Italian roaster Lavazza for a new lifestyle venture built around the same discipline that has fueled their creative careers. The concept is personal for both artists. Pharrell said coffee has long been part of the duo’s creative process, particularly during the long hours spent working in the studio. “Pusha and I have been building together since the beginning,”…

Chris Rock is opening up about a personal struggle he says he was able to hide for years behind his comedy. In a new Variety interview tied to his upcoming film Misty Green, Rock revealed that he has been diagnosed with nonverbal learning disorder, describing it in his own words as “a kind of ADHD-ish, Asperger-y thing.” The comedian said his ability to make people laugh sometimes allowed him to avoid confronting challenges earlier in his life. “I have a level of concentration and empathy that I just did not have back then,” Rock said. Rock added that his comedic…

50 Cent is taking his business hustle to the casino floor. The rapper and entrepreneur has announced a new three-dice casino game called “50 Cent’s Head Crack,” adding another venture to his expanding business portfolio. 50 Cent revealed the game Thursday, Sept. 17, through an Instagram post promoting its upcoming debut. The first public showcase is scheduled for Sept. 29 at the G2E Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Promotional footage for the game shows several people gathered around a craps-style table as a player rolls three dice. A promotional flyer bills the event as a “Casino Game Reveal” with…

The cause of death for Tay Keith, the Memphis producer whose real name was Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, has been revealed as an overdose, according to TMZ. Keith died at age 29 from the toxic effects of drugs, according to an autopsy report from the Nashville Medical Examiner’s Office. The report identified ketamine and mitragynine in his system. The findings provide new details about the circumstances surrounding the producer’s death, although the report does not establish how either substance was consumed or how mitragynine entered his system. Mitragynine is a compound found in kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia. While…