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Bobby Shmurda is celebrating his father’s release from prison after spending over 30 years behind bars.On Friday (June 19), a video surfaced from Bobby Shmurda’s Instagram Story of him beaming with joy over his father, who’s been incarcerated for over 30 years, is officially home. In the clip, which can be viewed below, the Brooklyn rapper shares an emotional moment sitting with his father in the backseat of a car. “Nah[,] why my pops out,” Shmurda captioned the video.In another clip, the 31-year-old rhymer is standing shirtless next to his father, who is watching something on his tablet. Shmurda starts…

Foolio’s convicted killers have been officially sentenced to life in prison.On Monday (June 22), Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy and Rashad Murphy appeared in Hillsborough County, Fla., Court for the final sentencing phase in their case. After the four men were found guilty on all charges related to Foolio’s 2024 murder in May, Judge Michelle Sisco sentenced the men to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the first-degree murder conviction.They were all sentenced to additional time to run concurrently with the life sentence for the other counts for which they were found guilty. The group was…

Wiz Khalifa is going viral for his parenting advice after his son calls to tell him that a kid was trying to fight him.On Friday (June 19), Wiz Khalifa was livestreaming on Twitch when his 13-year-old son, Sebastian “Bash” Thomaz, called him about an important matter. Apparently, another kid was trying to fight him at the mall.Wiz offered his son some sound advice on de-escalating and protecting himself, but, more importantly, he encouraged him to avoid confrontation whenever possible.”Nah, don’t do that, bro. Don’t get into no fight,” he told Bash. “De-escalate the situation, and if you have to, then…

YG confronts gender identity and transphobia on his new song “Tiffany,” which details a story about a man who discovers his date is a trans woman.YG is getting mixed reactions from fans for his song “Tiffany,” which is from his latest album, The Gentlemen’s Club. On the Ty Dolla $ign and Damn James!-produced track, the Compton rhymer tells the story of a man who, unbeknownst to him, goes on a date with a transgender woman. The song explores issues of gender identity, masculinity and mental health.The song has sparked commentary on social media with fans wondering whether “Tiffany” serves as…

Beyoncé is giving fans an intimate look at Jaÿ-Z’s hair transformation from locs to an afro in a new mini documentary.On Monday (June 22), Bey’s Cécred hair brand shared the video, titled The Blueprint, to their YouTube channel. The seven-minute clip documents Hov’s decision to comb out his signature locs after growing them for over eight years, ditching them instead for the afro he debuted at the Roots Picnic last month.”Everyone wants to know the details of Jay’s hair transformation,” Bey starts, before revealing that the decision was made in homage to Hov’s late father. “Jay told me a few…

Loss has a way of hitting the culture all at once, and this year hip-hop has had to say goodbye to a number of influential names who helped shape its sound and history.At the top of the year on Jan. 30, legendary Swisha House co-founder DJ Michael “5000” Watts passed away at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas, at the age of 52. According to his family, Watts developed a fatal heart rhythm called Torsades de Pointes, which caused sudden cardiac death.“It is with profound sadness and heartbreak that we inform the public of our beloved Michael ‘5000’…

Music industry mogul Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94.On Monday (June 22), the death of the legendary record executive was confirmed by his family, following a recent hospitalization for an upper respiratory infection.In a statement to Instagram, Davis’ four children celebrated their father’s legacy.”To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,” the statement reads. “He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.”To his family, Clive…

Mystikal’s son is opening up amid his father’s 20-year prison sentence after the rapper pleaded guilty to rape earlier this year.Breaking his silence for the first time, Million Tyler spoke to TMZ on Monday (June 22), and said the situation has left him processing a wide range of emotions.”I feel bad for the victim as well as my father,” he admitted. “Nobody wins from these situations. It’s hard for both parties.”He added that the experience has been difficult to compartmentalize, explaining, “It’s a lot to deal with, a lot to compartmentalize in my mind. It creates a huge array of…

Drake, Sexyy Red and Travis Scott pay homage to Tay Keith after the producer’s death last week.Reactions to Tay Keith’s passing continue to pour in on social media. On Friday (June 19), three of the artists with whom Tay had some of his biggest collabs weighed in on his death.”BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT,” Sexyy captioned a photo of herself and Tay Keith. “WE BROTHERS BUT NOT RELATED I LOVE YOU BRUDDAAA @taykeith STILL DA BEST DUO US 5LIFE.”Drake also shared a post on IG in remembrance of the late Memphis producer, typing, “Endless and eternal gratitude for your spirit and…

Professionally known as Adlipzs, is a versatile Australian rapper, singer, and songwriter making waves with his breakout single “THYKYW.” Known for blending melodic flows, raw emotion, and sharp wordplay over hard-hitting trap production, Adlipzs brings both pain and purpose into his music. Rooted in faith and inspired by his early years playing in a church band, his sound carries a spiritual message about growth, perseverance, and purpose.  Be Honest is a melodic, easy-listening track built around focus, discipline, and staying committed to your goals. Adlipzs keeps it real with honest lyrics and smooth melodies, reflecting on blocking out distractions and…