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East Palestine, Ohio emcee & graphic designer Insane E celebrating his birthday with a brand new EP. Starting out as 1/4 of the No Clue Crew in the early 2000s, he branched out in favor of a solo career releasing The Fine Line at the very end of that decade & subsequently became the Head of Graphic Design for Majik Ninja Entertainment & a graphic designer for the label’s founders Twiztid in November 2013 only 11 months after the demented duo had departed from Psychopathic Records to do it themselves. Scales came a decade after The Art of Blaowww & already stands as the Astronomicon graphic designer’s most fleshed out work, looking…
Cardi B is once again under legal fire and this time over the infamous mic-throwing moment that went viral during her 2023 performance in Las Vegas. According to a new report from TMZ, an unnamed woman has filed a lawsuit against the Bronx rapper, accusing her of assault and battery after allegedly being struck by a microphone thrown by Cardi during the show. The incident took place after Cardi reportedly asked fans to splash her with water to cool her off in the Vegas heat. Things took a turn when someone near the woman complied — prompting Cardi to hurl…
Tekashi 6ix9ine is once again facing serious legal heat. The controversial rapper pleaded guilty this week to federal drug charges after a March raid on his Miami home uncovered cocaine and MDMA; violations of the strict terms of his probation stemming from his 2018 federal racketeering case tied to the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. The “Trollz” artist, born Daniel Hernandez, appeared in court Wednesday and formally admitted to the charges. Prosecutors allege that during the raid, law enforcement seized multiple illegal substances, which directly violated the conditions of his supervised release. Initially pleading not guilty, 6ix9ine’s decision to reverse course…
Earlier this week, Snoop Dogg expanded his business and entertainment empire even further, this time venturing across the ocean and purchasing Welsh football (soccer) team Swansea City. While Snoop joins other American superstars who have invested in overseas football such as Tom Brady and Ryan Reynolds, he also joins some of his hip-hop peers who are either full or partial owners of sports entities. The following artists have bridged hip‑hop and athletics through ownership, ambassador roles, or league creation—leveraging their platforms to shape sports culture, marketing, and community engagement. Jay‑Z (Nets): Became a minority owner of the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets…
Jim Jones is looking back at some massive what if moments in his career and he is not ducking the truth. In a candid conversation on The Art of Dialogue the Harlem vet and former exec in artist and repertoire walked through how Drake The Weeknd and J. Cole all crossed his path before superstardom and why he did not lock in deals at the time. “J. Cole used to be in my studio all the time. I can say that wholeheartedly, and then Drake, Alan Grunblatt let me hear some of his music, but I kept telling him that…
Momentum is building behind a call to release Tory Lanez as political voices and activists press California Governor Gavin Newsom to intervene in the Canadian artist’s 10-year prison sentence. Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, was convicted in 2023 for the 2020 shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion, a case that drew national attention and deep division. Now, with Lanez incarcerated and not eligible for parole until at least November 2029, several public figures are stepping up to advocate for his clemency. Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jamel Holley is leading the charge, formally petitioning Governor Newsom to issue a pardon. “I humbly…
50 Cent and Rick Ross beef has erupted once again and this time it includes accusations of kissing a man.50 Cent Calls Out Rick Ross for Viral VideoOn Wednesday (July 23), Fif reacted to a viral video of Rick Ross that is floating around the internet. In the clip, Rozay is seen on a yacht showing PDA with another person in a green shirt, who Fif presumed was a man.”Ya man was looking real saucy kissing that boy on that boat! Thats not AI,” 50 wrote in a post on Instagram, which can be seen below.Read More: 10 of the Most…
Venus Williams just made a huge statement both on and off the tennis court. After clinching a historic victory at the DC Open, the tennis icon revealed she is officially engaged to Italian actor Andrea Preti. Following her straight-sets win over Peyton Stearns, 6-3, 6-4, the 45-year-old legend became the second-oldest woman ever to claim a singles win at a tour-level event. But the night didn’t end with just a trophy-worthy performance. During a courtside interview with ESPN’s Rennae Stubbs, Williams casually confirmed her relationship status had taken a major turn. “My fiancé is here and he really encouraged me…
The long-mysterious price tag behind the federal government’s sale of Wu-Tang Clan’s one-of-a-kind album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin has finally come to light. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the Department of Justice sold the ultra-rare album for $2.23 million back in 2018 to WTC Endeavours Limited, a Hong Kong-based company. The album, which contains 31 unreleased tracks, was originally sold to controversial pharma executive Martin Shkreli in 2015 for approximately $2 million. Not long after, Shkreli was convicted of securities fraud and sentenced to seven years in federal prison. As part of his punishment, he was forced…
UPDATE (July 23): Megan Thee Stallion’s attorney, Alex Spiro, has released the following statement to XXL in response to a request for comment.”The Tory Lanez case is a case of a violent crime with an unlicensed firearm of a defenseless woman who was shot multiple times,” the statement reads. “The gun was found cocked, hot and at the feet of the defendant. Witnesses immediately confirmed the defendant was the shooter. The defendant apologized for what he did. These politicians should have reviewed the evidence and thought about the crime’s survivor. But they didn’t. They decided it was more important to chase attention…