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Newly released footage is shedding more light on the murder investigation of Jacksonville rapper Foolio, real name Charles Andrew Jones II, revealing what prosecutors say is a key moment after the fatal shooting. The surveillance video, presented in court this week, reportedly shows suspect Sean Gathright at his grandmother’s home wiping down a dark Chevy Impala that investigators believe was used as the getaway car in the June 23, 2024 shooting. Prosecutors argue that the footage points to an attempt to destroy evidence, calling it a critical piece in proving what they describe as “consciousness of guilt.” The video, which…

“Brenda’s Got a Baby” is the solo debut single by Tupac Shakur, and the tenth track from his debut album, 2Pacalypse Now. The song, which features R&B singer Dave Hollister, is about a twelve-year-old girl named Brenda who lives in a ghetto, has a baby, and is incapable of supporting it. The song explores the issue of teen pregnancy and its effect on young mothers and their families. Like many of Shakur’s songs, “Brenda’s Got a Baby” draws from the plight of the impoverished. Using Brenda to represent young mothers in general, Shakur criticises the low level of support from…

Tension and grief filled the courtroom this week as the trial over Jacksonville rapper Foolio’s death moved forward. On Wednesday, October 22, one of Foolio’s closest friends, Mr. Norris, took the stand and delivered an emotional testimony recounting the night the rapper was killed. According to courtroom reports, Norris described being in the back seat of Foolio’s Dodge Charger parked outside a Holiday Inn in Tampa, Florida. He recalled waking up to a sudden burst of loud noises, thinking at first that the car had been hit. “The first thing I saw was Foolio laid out,” Norris testified. “I thought…

Another day another lawsuit surfaces in the world of hip hop and grime as UK rapper Ghetts, real name Justin Clarke Samuel, has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a tragic crash in Ilford, northeast London. Authorities allege the 41 year old artist struck a 20 year old pedestrian on Redbridge Lane East on October 18 before leaving the scene. The victim was taken to the hospital but later died that same day. Ghetts appeared before Stratford Magistrates Court shortly after the incident and was remanded into custody. Prosecutors are expected to upgrade the charge to…

Culture Unloc’d, the Brooklyn-based creative and cultural production studio devoted to reimagining how Black joy, identity, and diaspora culture are celebrated, successfully wrapped its latest installment of LOCnificent Fest — a dynamic two-part experience where locs, natural hair, and community took center stage. Founded by cultural curator and advocate Lovaeta K. Amoako, whose personal loc journey began in 2010, Culture Unloc’d launched LOCnificent Fest as a bold response to the lack of representation and reverence for natural hair—particularly locs—in mainstream spaces. Since its inception, the festival has evolved into a powerful platform amplifying the beauty, heritage, and creative expression of the global…

Steve Bannon dropped a political bombshell in Washington, D.C. this week, claiming Donald Trump will serve a third term as president despite the U.S. Constitution’s clear two-term cap. “He’s gonna get a third term,” Bannon said during an interview with The Economist Thursday (October 23). “Trump is gonna be president in ’28, and people just sort of [need to] get accommodated with that.” The 70-year-old former White House strategist, who walked out of federal prison last October after serving four months for contempt of Congress, insisted there’s already a strategy in motion to make it happen, despite the 22nd Amendment…

We Are ILL, a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience for Black women living with multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, and other autoimmune diseases, is proud to announce its sixth annual Wellness Week(end), taking place November 7–9, 2025, at the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel. Rooted in empowerment, sisterhood, and advocacy, Wellness Week(end) is more than a conference—it’s a space where women living with chronic illness are seen, supported, and celebrated. Through a powerful blend of education, connection, and healing, We Are ILL helps women reclaim their joy, identity, and power—especially those too often overlooked in traditional healthcare spaces. This…

Goldfish brings together two of Hip Hop’s most respected producers, Hit-Boy and The Alchemist, for an album that feels patient, deliberate, and fully confident in its craft. Both artists are producers first and rappers second, but on this record, they hold their own on the mic with surprising ease. The concept—each rapping over the other’s beats—is straightforward but sharp, recalling the spirit of Jaylib’s Champion Sound without trying to copy it. What makes Goldfish work is the contrast in their instincts: Hit-Boy’s clean, structured polish meets Alchemist’s dusty minimalism. Somehow, they meet right in the middle. We’ve never been the…

On this date in 1995, Queens-bred rap legends Onyx dropped their second full-length album, All We Got Iz Us, through Rush Associated Labels and Jam Master Jay’s JMJ Records imprint. The project marked a pivotal moment for the group following the platinum success of their debut, Bacdafucup. Def Jam’s Lyor Cohen reportedly offered Fredro Starr a $1 million deal in 1994 to record the group’s follow-up while he was filming Dangerous Minds. Fredro agreed, and along with Sonee Seeza and Sticky Fingaz, the trio went into overdrive, recording 25 tracks for the project. Under the guidance of the late Jam Master Jay, 15…

YoungBoy Never Broke Again will soon be welcoming his 13th child.YB has a new lease on life after being pardoned by President Trump and reigniting his career on the massive MASA Tour. His wife, Jazlyn Mychelle, also has a bun in the oven. YB first announced the upcoming new edition on the song “If You Need Me,” where he raps, “Me and Jaz on our third kid, me and you just ran another lap.”In recent weeks, Jazlyn has been popping out for the MASA Tour, with fans capturing footage of her appearing to be far along in her pregnancy. On…