Last week, Chicago prosecutors dropped charges against “Empire” actor, Jussie Smollett, claiming the forfeiture of his $10,000 bond payment and his completion of community service were enough to toss the case. Though the decision came as a surprise for many, most were satisfied with the result, including U.S. Rep. Maxine …

He’s “Been Down” Ermias Asghedom was lovingly known around his community and on stage as #NipseyHussle. Hussle was born August 15, 1985, and was raised in the Crenshaw and Slauson neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Growing up, he attended Hamilton High School in the Castle Heights neighborhood and was greatly …

Last week, Cook County prosecutors dismissed the charges against “Empire” actor, Jussie Smollett, just weeks after a grand jury indicted him for filing a false report. Days later, Michael Avenatti, who represents two R. Kelly victims, was indicted on charges of fraud and extortion. But now, in the wake of …

On Monday, in honor of Nipsey Hussle, the Los Angeles Police department will sit down with Roc Nation to discuss gang violence and solutions on how to prevent the violence in L.A. Ironically, according to TMZ, the West Coast rapper had planned to meet with the LAPD brass to help …

Former New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis is under criminal investigation after a woman came forward with allegations of rape, claiming the star sexually assaulted her in his penthouse last year.  According to the New York Post, the woman reported the incident on Thursday, almost 14 months after the alleged …

It looks like Kanye West will perform at Coachella 2019 after all.  West is bringing his latest musical endeavor, “Sunday Service,” to the desert on Easter Sunday, during Coachella’s second weekend.  In January, Ye was in talks to headline the music festival in Indio, California but negotiations fell through after …

  On Thursday evening, upon their return from a fulfilling trip to Nairobi, Kenya, activist Brittany Packnett and political pundit Symone Sanders were attacked in a Delta Airlines Lounge.  According to The Root, the incident occurred in Delta Airlines’ SkyClub. As the two women were waiting to board their flight …

Rick Ross is telling fans to “Leave Cardi B. alone,” after an old video resurfaced of the Bronx-bred rapper talking about how she used to drug and rob men when she worked as a stripper. The internet erupted in response to her controversial confession, spawning a #SurvivingCardiB hashtag and calling …

On Thursday, Tekashi69’s former manager, Kifano “Shotti” Jordan, pleaded guilty to two federal weapon charges, in connection to two separate incidents in April. But, just ahead of the plea, Jordan opened up about his ex-client, amid news of the rapper’s cooperation.  During the brief phone call with DJ Pvnch, Jordan …

As the Kardashians prepare to relive the drama of the cheating scandal between Tristan Thompson and Jordyn Woods, the youngest of the KarJenner klan is trying to steer clear of the whole thing.  According to the Cosmopolitan, sources say Jenner wants nothing to do with her sister’s beef with her …

With a surge in popularity for the Afrobeats sound, (which many attribute to Drake’s 2016 single “One Dance” featuring Nigerian singer Wizkid) and the emerging market in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, Warner Music Group has entered into its second partnership with an African company this month. After first signing a …

Atlanta artist Lil Nas X quickly rose to prominence after his song “Old Town Road” went viral, landing him a deal with Columbia Records in recent weeks. The song, which features lyrics about horse-riding and cowboy hats, with banjo samples and hip-hop sub bass, reached Billboard’s Hot 100, Hot Country …

On Wednesday, the Kardashians dropped the highly-anticipated trailer for the forthcoming season of their show, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians;” and just as fans expected, the cameras were rolling while the family dealt with the betrayal of Tristan Thompson and Jordyn Woods.  In the trailer, Khloe is seen crying over …

On Monday, after the record-breaking opening weekend premiere of his second hit film, “Us,” Jordan Peele sat down in front of a “diverse set of 20-something improve students, aspiring storytellers and fans” to discuss a slew of topics, including the impact of minority actors, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In …

In Ramin Setoodeh’s new book, “Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of ‘The View,” the award-winning journalist uses her unprecedented access to explore the behind the scenes stories of the revolutionary morning show and its most famous co-hosts.  “Like Fire and Fury,” which shared an inside look in the …

Monica has officially pulled the plug on her marriage to former NBA baller, Shannon Brown.  According to TMZ, the songstress filed for divorce earlier this month in Atlanta. Although there are no further details about the couple’s split or whether either party will be seeking or receiving child or spousal …

Apollo Nida, the ex-husband of former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, Phaedra Parks, has been granted an early release after a judge signed off to trim down his sentence by 12 months.  In court documents obtained by The Blast, a federal judge agreed to reduce Nida’s sentence, cutting the 96-month …

Earlier this month, Wendy Williams returned to her namesake talk show after a two-month long hiatus, plagued by rumors and reports of self-medication, drug abuse, and marital issues. Now, just three weeks later, the veteran host has announced, yet, another break, following reports of the birth of Kevin Hunter’s alleged …

  The Baller Alert Show, featuring your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, with Ferrari Simmons and Su Solo, kicked off its 63rd episode with a recap of the hottest topics and current events from the previous week. In fact, over the weekend, Su Solo celebrated her birthday with a weekend full …

Earlier this month, “Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition” star Tammy Rivera took to Instagram to call out the WEtv program for deceptive editing, in an attempt to portray her husband, Waka Flocka, in a bad light.  “Tonight’s episode of #MBC was FULL OF SHIT! The whole episode! I know …