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Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Jeezy wants to help the next generation by preventing them from making the same mistakes he did in life, so he’s written a book in which he’ll share a few gems. Titled Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe, the rapper uses parts of his life story to teach the rules and principles he learned from surviving his […]

Will Heath/NBC SZA has had it with the online harassment and body shaming often aimed at Lizzo. In a series of tweets shared June 13, she questioned the lack of support for her friend during times when she’s being criticized on social media. “I be wondering where all the virtue signaling ,well spoken s*** talking, internet warriors are […]

Nicki Minaj seemingly underwent breast reduction surgery. Alongside a post of her teasing “Barbie World,” her upcoming collaboration with Ice Spice, she wrote in the comments, “New boobs who dis?” Nicki previously shared her desire to downsize, potentially to an A cup, on Instagram Live in May 2022, HipHopDX reports. Fans seem to think a Playboi Carti and NBA YoungBoy collab is on the way. […]

Anita Baker is now the only performer on her ongoing tour. She announced she’s completing the trek solo following cyberbullying from Babyface‘s fans. “After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest/Support Act. In the Interest of Personal Safety. I will continue, The Songstress Tour, alone,” she wrote next to an updated tour poster […]

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation Jay-Z and Kanye West teamed up for a track in 2011, and it’s now earned Diamond certification. According to the Recording Industry of America, the Watch the Thrones cut “N***** In Paris” was certified 10-times Platinum, marking Hov’s first Diamond record and Ye’s second. Ye previously went Diamond with the help of his single “Stronger.” “N***** In […]

Netflix/Parrish Lewis The trailer to Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone starts out like the setup to a joke: “A hustler, a pimp, and a pro walk into a conspiracy.” Set to Rockwell‘s ’80s classic “Somebody’s Watching Me,” the mystery caper comedy’s trailer features John Boyega, Jamie Foxx and Teyonah Parris as those respective archetypes sneaking into […]

Chinazam Ojukwu/Teen Vogue Ice Spice is on a steady rise to the top, which she’s learned has come with popularity, but also negative comments from her detractors. The rapper recently spoke to Teen Vogue about the pros and cons of fame and how she’s managed to adjust to her new lifestyle. “I don’t think anybody is ever fully […]

Amos in 2016 – Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage A day after authorities confirmed they’re looking into allegations of 83-year-old Good Times star John Amos being the victim of elder abuse, prompted by an Instagram post from his daughter, Shannon, the actor is speaking up.  A rep for the Emmy-nominated star passed along a statement “directly” from Amos, denying the story — and asking people […]

Rapper Tory Lanez is set to appear in a courtroom Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, where he will be sentenced for the July 2020 shooting that injured rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez, who was convicted on Dec. 23, 2022, for shooting and injuring the hip hop artist, born Megan Pete, was initially set to be sentenced in January. The sentencing […]