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Halle Berry attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

In honor of Black History Month, Google is spotlighting Black developers, creatives, and businesses, including a tribute to the legendary late rapper and producer J Dilla. The tech giant released a Google Doodle titled “The Art of Hip-Hop Beat Making”, featuring an animated short that celebrates the innovative craft of hip-hop production. The video combines music from Illa J, J Dilla’s younger brother, with some of Dilla’s own iconic beats. The animation shows a caricature of J Dilla in the studio, headphones around his neck, tinkering with a drum machine, piano, and other instruments to craft the perfect track. According…

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After decades in the game, Mad Skillz, the Richmond, Virginia rapper and poet, finally earned his Grammy moment. At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, he took home Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for Words For Days Vol. 1, marking a career milestone and a statement for hip-hop artistry. “This win feels like a culmination of everything I’ve put in,” Mad Skillz shared after the ceremony. A Career Built on Lyricism Mad Skillz’s journey has been one of consistency, craft, and respect for hip-hop history. Long before algorithms and playlists dominated the industry, he helped define Virginia’s hip-hop identity, shaping the…

Mad Skillz, winner of the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for “Words For Days Vol. 1.” poses in the press room during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena

Nearly four years after testifying as Jane Doe in R. Kelly’s 2022 federal trial, Reshonda Landfair is finally ready to tell her story on her own terms. Speaking to CBS Mornings, Landfair reflected on reclaiming her identity: “I really wanted to live in my true skin and my true self. My true self today is Reshonda Landfair.” Her memoir, Who’s Watching Shorty?: Reclaiming Myself from the Shame of R. Kelly’s Abuse, details her complicated and traumatic relationship with the disgraced singer. Landfair recounts the moment she learned that an infamous sextape involving her and R. Kelly had been circulated —…

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A federal courtroom has become an unexpected battleground for a debate at the heart of hip-hop: when do rap lyrics cross from creative expression into criminal evidence? Lil Durk’s legal team is challenging prosecutors who want to introduce his music as proof in an ongoing murder-for-hire trial, centered on a violent feud involving fellow rapper Quando Rondo. The conflict intensified after the 2020 killing of King Von, a close associate of Durk, during a confrontation with Rondo’s camp. Prosecutors allege that Durk later ordered retaliation, culminating in a Los Angeles shooting that killed Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a Robinson. Music as Evidence:…

Even years after the heat of their feud cooled, Drake and Pusha T’s rivalry continues to make waves in hip-hop circles. The battle reached a defining moment in 2018 with Pusha T’s infamous diss track “The Story of Adidon,” which escalated the conflict from lyrical sparring to high-stakes personal exposure. The song left the music world buzzing and set a new standard for how public feuds in hip-hop can unfold. While Drake ultimately chose not to release a formal response, letting the dust settle, the topic has resurfaced recently thanks to social media interactions and new public documents. J. Prince…

Drake performs live on stage during day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park

The long-running saga over Jay-Z’s alleged son, Rymir Satterthwaite, is far from over. Despite another legal setback, Satterthwaite has made it clear that he is pressing forward in his decade-long fight to establish a paternity determination. A recent court filing related to the case failed to gain traction, leaving the dispute unresolved. Yet the story continues to capture public attention, fueled by Satterthwaite’s social media activity and celebrity interactions, keeping the controversy alive in both legal and pop culture circles. Going Public: Social Media Draws Attention In the past few weeks, Satterthwaite’s posts on X (formerly Twitter) have reignited discussion…

Former daytime star Loni Love is speaking out after the news broke that Sherri Shepherd’s talk show, “Sherri,” is ending after four seasons. Love took to X (formerly Twitter) to express frustration with the show’s production company, arguing that Shepherd deserved the dignity of announcing the show’s conclusion herself. “Sherri should have been given the courtesy of announcing her show’s end instead of an article announcing it,” Love wrote, sparking widespread discussion among daytime TV fans. End of an Era for “Sherri” As previously reported, Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury confirmed the cancellation of “Sherri” on Monday. While the series will complete Season…

Sherri Shepherd attends “Tyler Perry’s Straw” New York Screening at The Plaza

Sherri Shepherd attends 18th Annual Evening Under The Stars Gala

The simmering tension between Blueface and NLE Choppa reignited this September, drawing fresh attention after Choppa dropped his highly anticipated track, “Shotta Flow 8.” While fans dissected the beat and bars, many zeroed in on a verse widely interpreted as a subtle jab at Blueface, setting the stage for the latest round in a feud that’s been brewing for years. Soon after the track’s release, Blueface responded on Instagram in his signature blunt style. Accompanying a series of images, he wrote: “I can’t beef with no man getting his booty ate; somebody get the baby oil, we finna play with…

Blueface and CEO of Zeus Network Lemuel Plummer attend Zeus Network

Bianca Censori brought a touch of moonlight to Los Angeles Friday night, turning heads while stepping out with Kanye West for another stylish cinema date. The fashion-forward muse dazzled in a sheer silver top paired with matching leggings, giving onlookers a glimpse of her silver bra top underneath. The ensemble perfectly highlighted her curves while keeping her look glamorous and modern. Bianca’s chic, metallic outfit proved she’s more than just a style partner — she’s a bona fide trendsetter in her own right. Kanye Keeps It Low-Key Ye, on the other hand, opted for a functional, understated look, sporting a…

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Bad Bunny is putting the dress rumors to rest. Ahead of his Super Bowl Halftime Show in Santa Clara on February 8, sources tell TMZ that the reggaeton superstar won’t be wearing a gown — despite circulating reports suggesting otherwise. The speculation sparked online after rumors claimed the “DtMF” hitmaker planned to don a dress for his highly anticipated halftime performance — a move that would have ignited conversation well beyond the show itself. While production insiders declined to reveal what Bad Bunny is wearing, they were clear: no dress will be involved. Stylists React to the Rumor The news…

Flyysoulja, one half of the viral Island Boys duo, is taking serious steps toward recovery. The rapper has checked into rehab months after experiencing a drug-induced psychotic episode, TMZ has learned. The move comes as Flyysoulja aims to tackle his substance issues head-on and focus on becoming “a better version” of himself — and a better dad. “I’m going to detox right now to get the help I need. I can’t wait. I’ve been here before, but this time I’m going to take it a lot more seriously,” he told TMZ. Flyysoulja describes the decision as “good news” and a…