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YG was reportedly detained by police in California this morning in connection with the Drakeo The Ruler murder investigation and later released.On Thursday (July 23), TMZ reported that the California Highway Patrol and SWAT team executed a search warrant on a property owned by the Compton, Calif. rapper in Burbank and briefly detained him. According to the celebrity news site, the search warrant was part of the investigation into the 2021 killing of Drakeo The Ruler. Video shared by TMZ shows the rapper standing outside a building with officers.Though rumored to be involved in Drakeo’s stabbing death at the Once…

Quando Rondo appears on Boxer Adrien Broner’s FaceTime after being released from prison last month.On Wednesday (July 22), AB was on DeenTheGreat’s livestream when he got a video call from Quando.”I’m really home,” Quando says in the clip.”I’m proud of you, bro,” AB replies. “It’s time to run that sh*t up, gang.”Quando also talks about working with AB when he is free to move around.”When I get off the leg monitor, we gotta do a stream,” Quando says.In June, Quando was released from the Edgefield Federal Correctional Institution in South Carolina to a halfway house in Atlanta after serving 15 months…

Travis Scott’s role in the blockbuster film The Odyssey came about thanks to an unexpected phone call from the director himself, Christopher Nolan.On Tuesday (July 21), La Flame stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to talk about the new movie, where he plays a bard singing about Odysseus’ victories.”My phone went off and it just said Chris. And I’m thinking like, okay, I don’t know what this is about. Maybe he wants to go to a show,” he told Jimmy.But Nolan had something much bigger in mind. He asked if Travis would be interested in acting in a…

After introducing his 1980s-inspired alter-ego $tarface earlier this month, Tyga has announced a full-length album under the new persona.On Wednesday (July 22), T-Raww confirmed $tarface the album will arrive on July 31.The 10-track project finds Tyga singing more than rapping, and will feature the previously released singles “Affection” and “GAVE U RACKS,” as well as the Fenix Flexin-assisted “Lavi$h.” The pair previewed the latter song on Instagram in early June, garnering a viral response with over 13 million views and 15,000 comments within two weeks of posting.The new project leans heavily into the sounds of the 1980s, blending synth-wave, pop,…

Blueface has revealed to his pregnant girlfriend Neveah that he cheated on her with his ex, Chrisean Rock.During a livestream on his Kick channel on Tuesday (July 21), Blue sat Neveah down to share the news. “I cheated,” he told her bluntly. “I know,” she replied. After Blue said he was sorry, she added, “What are you sorry for? No reason to say sorry if you had intentions on doing it.”The pair then briefly went back and forth on intentions, before Blue cut the conversation off and said, “Take my apology and take it with honor. I don’t wanna hear…

OMB Bloodbath is back in court for a second federal trial in murder case tied to an alleged Houston gang war.According to a report from the Houston Chronicle on Monday (July 20), the rapper, born Alexandra Nicks, and associate Shaquile Richards are facing murder in aid of racketeering charges. A federal jury failed to reach a verdict in their first trial seven months ago, resulting in a mistrial.Prosecutors allege Bloodbath and Richards led the 100% Third Ward Gang, also known as the 103 Gang, during a violent feud with a rival group throughout the 2010s. Authorities claim the pair helped organize…

50 Cent is having a field day after early sales projections for Rick Ross’ new album Set In Stone are predicting a number lower than usual for the Bawse.On Tuesday (July 21), 50 started going in on Ross in a series of posts on Instagram. Apparently Fif learned about the first-day streaming numbers for Ross’ 12th LP on Spotify came in at 1.8 million streams, which is equivalent to under 2,000 albums sold.This doesn’t paint the whole picture of the sales, though, as that is just from one day on one streaming service. However, X account Kurrco is reporting the album…

Pooh Shiesty’s request to be released on bond as he awaits trial in the Gucci Mane robbery and kidnapping case has been denied by a judge for a third time.During a detention hearing in Dallas federal court on Tuesday (July 21), Judge David C. Godbey ruled the Memphis rapper will remain behind bars pending his trial, which is currently scheduled for 2027. The rapper, born Lontrell Williams, was first denied bond following his arrest in April. A second request was rejected in June after the judge determined that no set of release conditions would adequately ensure either public safety or…

Snoop Dogg’s biopic has a confirmed release date.According to Deadline’s report, published on Tuesday (July 21), Universal Pictures have set the premiere date for Snoop Dogg’s biopic, titled Snoop, for Aug. 6, 2027. The R-rated film will feature Outer Banks actor Jonathan Daviss portraying the titular West Coast rap icon.Snoop hopped on his X.com account and shared the exciting news. In his post, the rap veteran shared a screenshot of the Deadline article and wrote, August 6, 2027!!! [three fire emojis] ready??”Universal Pictures has a great track record when it comes to making biopics. Recently, the studio took Lionsgate’s Michael…

Blueface is detained by police outside his home on livestream after someone makes a swatting call claiming that multiple people were shot and killed.The Los Angeles rapper continues to capture wild moments on his popular Kick account. On Tuesday (July 21), Blue was on livestream when police surrounded his home. He walked outside, where he was directed to walk backwards to officers before the rapper was placed in handcuffs.”Chat, we’ve been swatted,” Blue later revealed. “It’s great for content. It will be everywhere tomorrow. Thanks,” he added sarcastically, explaining that someone called the police and claimed multiple people were shot…