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Pop Smoke’s family is turning his legacy into lattes at a new coffee shop in his honor.Pop Smoke’s brother, Obasi Jackson, announced on March 20 that his family is opening a coffee shop in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, N.Y. The coffeehouse is called Pop’s Shop, and they are looking to hire baristas “to be part of something special.””Pop’s Place is opening soon in Canarsie,” wrote Obasi on his Instagram post, which can be viewed below. “We’re looking for experienced baristas ready to be part of something special.”According to reports, the shop will honor the late rapper’s legacy and benefit…

Desiigner has been arrested for domestic violence in South Carolina.On Monday (March 23), the Brooklyn, N.Y., rapper was booked into the Horry County, S.C. jail, according to police records obtained by XXL on Wednesday (March 25). He is facing one charge of third-degree domestic violence. The rapper was released on a $1,500 bond on Tuesday (March 24).According to a police report obtained by TMZ, the arrest stems from an incident that occurred on March 2. The alleged victim, the mother of the rapper’s child, told police that Desiigner, born Sidney Selby, came home angry that day and began yelling at…

Megan Thee Stallion makes her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical and performs “Wap” and “Savage” during a special curtain call.On Tuesday (March 24), Megan Thee Stallion made her official bow as the first female-identifying performer to play Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City. The 31-year-old rhymer will play Zigler, the lively owner of the Parisian nightclub, in a limited eight-week run through May 17.During the curtain call, Megan gave fans a special treat. The Hot Girl coach performed a medley of her hits, “Wap,” “Body” and “Savage,” which had…

Joey Bada$$ thinks lyrical rappers avoid collabs so they don’t get bodied on their own song and mentions J. Cole and J.I.D as an example.Jaÿ-Z’s recently expressing his opinion that collaborations would be better for hip-hop than battles has the internet talking, and Joey Bada$$ is weighing in with a strong opinion. On Tuesday afternoon (March 24), the Brooklyn, N.Y., rapper shared several tweets addressing the topic.”Everybody talks about how we shouldn’t beef and we should spar more on records but truth is niggas don’t wanna be wanting to collab out of fear of getting bodied on they own record,”…

In a new interview, Yung Miami discusses her reasons for writing a support letter for Diddy and gives an update on her friendship with JT and the future of City Girls.On Tuesday (March 24), Charlamagne Tha God posted his video interview with Yung Miami on The Breakfast Club YouTube channel. In the hour-long discussion, which can be viewed below, Miami talked about a variety of topics, including Diddy, her City Girl cohort JT, her new album and more.Miami was among several celebrities who wrote support letters for Diddy after he was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in…

Nicki Minaj is getting sued by a production company for allegedly owing $250,000 in entertainment production services.According to a TMZ article, published on Tuesday (March 24), Nick is being sued by 24/7 Productions (USA) Inc., who claimed that the New York rapper has refused to reimburse them for production costs associated with her 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball performances and services rendered that same year for her album, Pink Friday 2.The company’s attorneys reportedly wrote in the complaint that despite many attempts over the course of nearly two years to collect payment, Nicki’s company, Pink Friday Productions, “have inexplicably failed to…

Jaÿ-Z doesn’t know if rap battles should be part of hip-hop anymore after seeing the fallout from the epic squabble between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.On Tuesday (March 24), GQ shared a new interview with Hov, who recently announced he will be making his return to the stage later this year with three huge performances. During the sit-down, Jaÿ addressed Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 rap battle, which had the internet going nuts due to the music and salacious claims made by both artists.”We love the excitement and I love the sparring and the music you get,” Jaÿ said. “But in…

Jaÿ-Z addresses the now-dismissed 2024 rape lawsuit against him for the first time in a new interview with GQ.Hov opens up for the first time since he released a statement about the legal matter two years ago. “That whole Busby… That sh*t took a lot out of me. I was angry,” Hov says in the conversation, published Tuesday (March 24). “I haven’t been that angry in a long time. Uncontrollable anger. You don’t put that on someone. Like that’s a thing that you better be super sure… It used to be like that. You had to be super sure before…

OJ Da Juiceman was arrested last week for allegedly pointing a gun at a Georgia state trooper.According to an arrest document obtained by XXL, OJ Da Juiceman, born Otis Whitfield Williams Jr., was arrested on March 15 in DeKalb County, Ga., on a slew of charges following a traffic incident where he allegedly pointed a gun at a state trooper. The Atlanta rapper was hit with 10 charges altogether: eight misdemeanors, including Aggressive Driving, Reckless Driving, Pointing or Aiming a Gun or Pistol at Another and more.The last two are serious felony charges: Possession of a Firearm During the Commission…

J. Cole and Cam’ron have finally addressed Cam’s lawsuit against Cole over the “Ready 24” song.On Monday (March 23), Cam’ron posted a clip on his Talk with Flee Instagram page featuring himself and J. Cole talking about Cam’s legal action against Cole over the “Ready 24” track. As previously reported, the Harlem rhymer sued J. Cole back in October of 2025 for failing to return the favor after Killa appeared on the North Carolina rhymer’s “Ready 24” song. Cam alleged in his suit that he wasn’t paid for the song and was seeking $500,000 in damages. Cole countersued Cam in…