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New York rapper and businessman 50 Cent calls the Recording Academy “out of touch” after the release of this year’s list of Grammy nominations.  It seems like a slew of musicians have taken issue with this year’s Grammy nods list. One of those celebs is Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who …

New York businessman and artist 50 Cent talked to the Breakfast Club about the attention he got from his posts about Donald Trump, Verzuz Battles, and hip hop being the closest thing to the streets. Fif has got a lot going on these days. His new season of “For Life” …

Before his life was cut short during a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills, Pop Smoke was dealing with legal issues. The New York Post reports that the New York Police Department was targeting Pop Smoke for information on Crip gang members. Citing a source close to Pop Smoke, real …

Two men and two teens that broke into Pop Smoke’s Hollywood Hills rental residence are now being charged with murder. Because of special circumstances, the death penalty is on the table. On Feb 19, Pop Smoke was gunned down during an apparent home invasion in California. Earlier that day, the …

Five people have been arrested in connection to the February 19th murder of Brooklyn rapper, Pop Smoke. The incident occurred in Hollywood Hills around 4:30 am when four masked men broke into the home and fired shots, striking the rapper. The men then fled on foot, as Smoke was immediately …

Virgil Abloh revealed the cover artwork for Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, and fans were not happy with the lazy photoshop job. Pop’s fan’s blasted the artwork, calling Abloh lazy, accusing him of using the first photo that pops up on Google, …

Pop Smoke’s unsolved murder looks as if it will be remaining that way as the investigation has slowed down due to the coronavirus pandemic. As many know, in February, the 20-year-old rapper was fatally shot in Los Angeles. Since then, the LAPD has been looking for leads on the case, …

Brooklyn based rapper Pop Smoke was murdered during a home invasion while in Hollywood Hills Calif back in February. Though gone too soon, anyone who listened to Pop Smoke knew of his musical talents. For hip-hop icon 50 Cent, he was more impressed with Pop Smoke’s willingness to learn. 50 …

Jadakiss is Top 5 Dead or Alive… period! The Yonkers, New York rapper is one of the hardest spitters to ever grace the rap game, cementing his name with his one-of-a-kind raspy voice, relentless bars, and spitfire flow. His lyrics embody the truth and the reality of coming out of …

The investigation into the death of Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke is not going as well as authorities had hoped. According to TMZ, police are having great difficulty making progress with the rapper’s murder investigation because witnesses are merely refusing to cooperate, and the info that those who are willing to …

Last week, Brooklyn-bred rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed in what was initially described as a home invasion. After further investigation, sources with surveillance footage said at least four masked men entered the home just minutes after the front doors were locked. Upon entry, two of the four men …

YFN Lucci is a mainstay in today’s rap game. The “Everyday We Lit” rapper puts on for his hometown of Atlanta, rising as one of the frontrunners of this new wave of melodic hip-hop. Most recently, he released his new mixtape titled HIStory, consisting of 16 tracks full of anthems …

Pop Smoke’s family is preparing to bring him home to Brooklyn for a private home going service. According to TMZ, the family is wrapping up some of the last pieces of business before they transport his body back home to Brooklyn. The family has planned an exclusive service for prayers …

Although police are still investigating the shooting death of Pop Smoke, sources say the rapper himself had worries about gang members in the days prior to his death. According to TMZ, Pop was scheduled to perform at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn last Sunday night. However, right before the show, …

As more details emerge surrounding the death of Brooklyn born rapper Pop Smoke, reports claim that video surveillance is leading law enforcement officials to believe it was a targeted attack. According to TMZ, the 20-year-old rapper, born Bashar Barakah Jackson, was found in critical condition after masked men invaded the …