Kid Cudi is preparing to take on one of the most recognizable figures in modern art history. The Grammy-winning rapper and actor has announced plans to write, direct and star in *JEAN*, a biographical film centered on legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The project, scheduled to begin filming in 2027, represents another major step in Cudi’s […]
Doechii is keeping her creative momentum alive with the release of “CATWOMAN,” a new entry in her Swamp Sessions series that combines rapid-fire lyricism with a striking cinematic presentation. Released October 20, the latest installment arrives just over a week after “BOMBS,” continuing the Grammy-winning rapper’s return to the freestyle platform that helped showcase her […]
50 Cent is keeping his longtime feud with Sean “Diddy” Combs alive, finding another opportunity to poke fun at the imprisoned music mogul following his transfer to a different federal correctional facility. Combs was moved from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania on Friday, October 16. The Federal Bureau […]
Lil Jon is opening up about one of the most painful experiences of his life, revealing the emotional conversations he shared with his son, Nathan Smith, shortly before the 27-year-old’s death earlier this year. The Grammy-winning rapper and producer discusses those final moments in his upcoming memoir, *I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me*, […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly hospitalized over the weekend after suffering a head injury while serving his federal prison sentence in New Jersey. The 56-year-old rapper, producer and former music executive was transported from the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix to a nearby hospital early Saturday morning, October 10, following what was described as […]
Thirty years after the murder of Tupac Shakur stunned the music world, a Las Vegas courtroom has delivered a major moment of accountability in one of hip-hop’s most closely followed criminal cases. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former gang leader convicted of organizing the 1996 shooting that killed the influential rapper, was sentenced Tuesday, October […]
Lil Wayne and Drake may have more music waiting in the wings than fans ever imagined. During a recent appearance on *The Joint Venture Show*, Lil Wayne revealed that he and his longtime collaborator have accumulated a substantial collection of unreleased recordings, some dating back more than a decade. Speaking with co-host Craig Carton, Wayne […]
Ciara turned Paris Fashion Week into a major crossover moment between music, fashion and motherhood with a surprise trip down the runway. The Grammy-winning singer appeared as a model during Junya Watanabe’s Spring 2027 ready-to-wear presentation in Paris on Oct. 3, bringing an unexpected celebrity presence to the designer’s show while proudly putting her pregnancy […]
Vinyl collectors will have another reason to skip the usual Black Friday shopping rush and head for their neighborhood record store this November. Record Store Day Black Friday returns Nov. 27 with more than 150 limited releases headed to independent retailers. The 2026 collection stretches across generations and genres, bringing together current hitmakers, classic artists, […]
LL Cool J has spent decades reinventing himself, from hip-hop pioneer to television mainstay. Now, 17 years after first stepping into the role of Special Agent Sam Hanna, he is finding that the character still has a few surprises left. The rapper and actor has portrayed Hanna since the 2009 debut of NCIS: Los Angeles, […]