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Snoop Dogg is reportedly asking a judge to dismiss his company from the Drakeo The Ruler wrongful death lawsuit.On Wednesday (May 20), TMZ reported that the rapper filed a motion requesting a summary judgment in the civil suit, which was filed by Drakeo’s brother in 2022, because Snoop is not culpable for the deadly incident.Drakeo, born Darrell Caldwell, was stabbed in the neck during a brawl backstage at the on Dec. 18, 2021. He died the following day at the age of 28. Snoop Dogg was one of the show’s headliners, but he claims that was the extent of his…
Drake has taken over the rap game with Iceman, one of three albums he dropped on May 15. Along with the trifecta of LPs, the Canadian rap star delivered 15 cinematic visuals for Iceman alongside three videos for tracks from his R&B-centric album, Habibti.Most of the visuals feature some of the luxurious flossing, pettiness and vengeance that you would expect from the 6 God. But there are some videos that are extremely creative and boast eye-catching aesthetics.For example, the animated video for “Make Them Pay” is a major standout from the bunch. Directed by Drake’s longtime collaborator and visual artist Theo Skudra,…
A date has been set for Pooh Shiesty, Big30 and seven codefendants to stand trial for the alleged Gucci Mane kidnapping and robbery.On Tuesday (May 19), Senior United States District Judge David C. Godbey signed off on a pre-trial order that scheduled the trial for July 6. A final pretrial conference will take place on July 1. The prosecution has until June 1 to provide the defendants with all evidence in the case.The update comes two weeks after Pooh, Big30 and Pooh’s father pleaded not guilty in the case. All nine men remain in custody and could face life sentences…
Lil Poppa’s mom confirms the late rapper had methamphetamine in his system when he died by suicide earlier this year.On Monday (May 18), Lynn Hickson, the mother of Lil Poppa, shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram account regarding her son’s autopsy and toxicology reports. In her missive, which you can read below, Hickson confirmed that the Jacksonville, Fla., rapper had methamphetamine in his system when he took his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in February.The matriarch acknowledged Poppa was dealing with depression and anxiety at the time and was using drugs to medicate himself.”The reports confirmed that…
J.I.D blasts BET after not receiving any 2026 BET Awards nominations and disses J. Cole’s lyrics in deleted tweets.On Tuesday (May 19), the television network announced the nominations for this year’s awards show. After not receiving a single nod, J.I.D lashed out on X, tweeting, “I hate BET.”A fan replied to the Atlanta rapper’s post, “J. Cole said it best,” along with lyrics from J. Cole’s “99 Build Freestyle” (“If hip-hop is back, J.I.D should chart platinum/Anything less than that, it means y’all capping).”J.I.D responded, “Ni**a ain’t say sh*t. I been overly platinum that bar was a*s.”Getting a BET Awards…
It looks like Latto and 21 Savage welcomed their first child together.On Monday (May 18), Latto shared a video on Instagram that chronicles her journey to motherhood. The video features footage from recent studio sessions, vacations and her baby shower. The event was decorated with 21′ Savage’s signature knife. He and Latto are also seen posing together. One clip shows footage from a doctor’s visit where 21 Savage is helping perform an ultrasound.The end of the video shows Latto at 37 weeks pregnant.”Any day now. I’m so ready to see my baby,” she says while holding back tears. “I’m not gonna…
Hotboii has been sentenced to six months behind bars for violating probation in his RICO case.According to records obtained by XXL, the Orlando, Fla., rapper was booked into the Orange County Jail in Florida on Monday (May 18). Hotboii’s attorney, Lyle Mazin, tells XXL this is not a new violation and that it dates back to three violations in 2025. During a court hearing on Monday (May 18), the judge sentenced Hotboii, born Javarri Walker, to six months in jail after Mazin was able to get the three charges knocked down to one. With credit for good time, Hotboii could…
Foolio’s killer’s family claims they are getting death threats and harassment over his GoFundMe page.On May 15, Sean Gathright’s family started a GoFundMe campaign, a week after he and three other men were convicted at trial of the Jacksonville, Fla., rapper’s 2024 murder. The goal of the GoFundMe is $24,000. As of press time, just under $900 has been raised.On Monday (May 18), Foolio’s family shared a post on Instagram responding to the backlash over the GoFundMe. They claim the page has been reported multiple times, in addition to receiving death threats and harassment.”We want to address recent reports being…
Cash Cobain plays no games when his hip-hop knowledge is challenged in XXL’s Rhyme and Risk, presented by Stake.The rules are straightforward: Spin the wheel to see the points you’re playing for. Select the trivia card that corresponds to your points. Get the question right and earn those points. Get it wrong and pick a challenge from the hat and complete it. Answer 15 questions or score 1,500 points to win. Seven wrong answers and lose the game. Cash Cobain insists this trivia game will be light work.”I’m about to win this,” brags the former 2024 XXL Freshman. “It’s about to be a little…
1900Rugrat calls out Drake for allegedly ripping his beat after reaching out to collab.On Sunday (May 17), the Florida rapper shared a post on Instagram after hearing Drake’s new Iceman album, released on May 15. Rugrat claims that Drake’s producer reached out to him over a year ago about collabing, which Rugrat backed up with alleged screenshots of DMs with Drizzy.”Drake, you got me f**ked up, bruh,” Rugrat says.Rugrat says he sent over 10 tracks, and the one Drake was interested in was the song that wound up being the intro to Rugrat’s Porch 2 the Pent album.”Now, the intro…