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Lil Jon’s Son DJ Young Slade’s Body Identified, Family Confirms Passing
According to the Milton Police Department, a body believed to be DJ Young Slade, the son of Lil Jon, has been found. Nathan Smith, professionally known as DJ Young Slade, was reported missing on Feb. 3. At the time, local law enforcement released a statement saying, “[Smith] ran out of his house and has been […]
C-Murder’s Appeal Denied Again By Louisiana Supreme Court
No Limit rapper C-Murder has reached the end of the road for state-level appeals. According to a reports, the Louisiana Supreme Court has denied the New Orleans native’s latest attempt to appeal his 2009 murder conviction. Corey Miller, also known as C-Murder is currently serving a life sentence for a second-degree murder after being convicted […]
Rev. James Lawson Jr.’s Memoir ‘Nonviolent’ Examines Nonviolence As Resistance
Rev. James Lawson Jr.'s role in the nonviolent resistance movement has been documented. A new memoir delves more into his life's path.
GRAFH Curates A Peak Party Playlist Featuring His Favorite Artists
GRAFH pulled up on OkayPlayer to curate his perfect party playlist. Choosing from a wide selection of classic vinyl can feel overwhelming, but the New York MC made it look easy. OkayPlayer asked GRAFH which records he would spin if he were DJ-ing a party of his own. He starts the night with a certified […]
BIA Calls Cap On Rumors That She Slept With J. Cole
BIA is putting a stop to a “whole lotta” online rumors. A social media user recently asked the Massachusetts MC, “is it true you slept with J. Cole?” She quickly shut the claim down, calling cap and responding, “No & I have never slept with a married man ever. Fake tea.” J. Cole and BIA […]
Texas Hip-Hop Icon DJ Michael Watts Has Passed Away
Houston and the entire state of Texas are mourning the loss of a true cultural giant. Michael “5000” Watts passed away on January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His passing has left a deep void not only in the music industry, but in the heart of the city he helped shape for decades. From […]
Agent Bow Bow: Sexyy Red Reacts To Claims She Works For The CIA
Sexyy Red may be a lot of things, but an asset to the federal government is not one of them. The If You Want It rapper is once again pushing back against a bizarre conspiracy theory claiming she is an undercover CIA operative. In a series on X, Sexy questioned the rumors directly, writing, “Why […]
Netflix Ends ‘The Vince Staples Show’ After Two Seasons
After two seasons, Netflix has officially pulled the plug on The Vince Staples Show. Due to low viewership, the series will not make it past its sophomore run. Reports indicate that the short-lived series never popped in Netflix’s Weekly Top 10 chart. Viewership also saw a noticeable decline, with season one debuting at 4.6 million […]
Verzuz Announces Mike Will Made-It Vs. Hit-Boy Producer Battle
Verzuz Announces Mike Will Made-It vs. Hit-Boy Producer Battle The platform is set to put Mike Will Made-It against Hit-Boy on Jan. 30, streaming live on Apple Music. Both producers have been responsible for some of the most impactful instrumentals of the past decade. Mike Will’s includes chart-toppers like Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles,” Kendrick Lamar’s […]
Memphis Comedian Whyte Folkz Passes Away In Car Accident
Memphis legend Whyte Folkz has died following a car accident, according to sources.
NBA YoungBoy Shouts Out Donald Trump, Internet Left Confused
NBA YoungBoy recently tipped his hat to Donald Trump during an interview, and the internet has questions… The Louisiana rapper is coming off a strong 2025, releasing his MASA album alongside a successful tour. The title, MASA, doubles as an acronym for “Make America Slime Again.” When asked what the phrase meant to him, Top’s […]
Kay Flock’s Team Shuts Down Rumors Of Stabbing In Prison
New York drill rapper Kay Flock has been behind bars for over a month, and rumors have already begun. Online “detectives” recently claimed that Flock was allegedly stabbed 18 times following a fight. Shortly after the reports surfaced, the Bronx rapper’s attorney, Michael T. Ashley, called cap and shut down any speculation: “I am glad […]
