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Turk has announced he was removed from upcoming dates on the Cash Money 30th Anniversary Tour due to disputes over money.In a recent YouTube video posted alongside his wife and manager Erica “Emani” Virgil, Turk claimed he received a termination notice after refusing to accept a reduced payout. In the video, Virgil alleged that the tour’s agent and promoter failed to pay artists for a show in Nashville that was later canceled.Furthermore, she claimed that Dope Shows, the promoters for upcoming dates, attempted to offer Turk a reduced payment for his performances, which he declined. Virgil added that his contract was then terminated due to…
Mariah Carey claims that Rihanna was supposed to get her signature tattooed on her chest. Carey opened up about her interaction with Rihanna on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! That aired on July 24. Speaking to guest host Fortune Feimster (around the 3:20 mark in the video), the singer reflected on autographing Rihanna’s chest at a Christmas Time tour show in Brooklyn — a moment that went viral after it happened in December.When asked if she usually signs fans’ body parts, Carey responded casually with, “Not really.”“Sometimes on someone’s arm or something,” she continued. “That was a unique moment.…
Image Image Credit Mauricio Santana / Contributor via Getty Images and Mark Blinch / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt JPEGMAFIA and Drake Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways JPEGMAFIA says rap fans are tired of Drake’s repetitive lyrics and want something new. He believes Hip Hop is creatively stuck and calls for more innovation in the genre. His comments reflect a growing generational divide between legacy acts and experimental artists. Rap fans are done hearing Drake “complain about b**ches,” at least, that’s how JPEGMAFIA sees it. In a Tuesday (June 10) interview with Billboard, the “Baby I’m Bleeding” artist weighed…
Image Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Wiz Khalifa brought ‘Kush & Orange Juice’ to NPR’s Tiny Desk for a 15-year anniversary set with live instrumentation. The performance featured tracks from both the original mixtape and its sequel, blending nostalgia with growth. Wiz Khalifa ended the set in tears, delivering a raw moment that captured the emotional weight of his journey. Wiz Khalifa stepped into NPR’s Tiny Desk and turned it into a smoky, soulful 15-year celebration of Kush & Orange Juice, the mixtape that helped define his sound and launched him into rap’s blog era spotlight. The performance was part…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Before landing on the charts and doing interviews, Lil Durk was already moving through the streets of Chicago like a legend in the making. His name carried weight in the city long before the mainstream ever tuned in. He had the melodies, the pain, the truth and the hunger. His mixtapes gave a front-row seat to survival. Chicago had him on repeat, and so did St. Louis, Detroit and Indianapolis. The Midwest knew who he was before the blogs caught up. Lil Durk’s come up is what…
Image Image Credit Julia Beverly / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj reunite on “Banned From NO (Remix),” reviving their Young Money chemistry. Nicki’s verse includes shots at Shannon Sharpe and possibly a subtle dig at JAY-Z. The remix drops as part of ‘Tha Carter VI (Bonus),’ adding momentum to Wayne’s 2025 run. Weezy fans finally got the Young Money reunion they’d been waiting for. At midnight on Wednesday (June 11), Lil Wayne dropped the remix to his Tha Carter VI standout “Banned From NO,”…
Pusha T looks like he might have taken some shots at Drake and Birdman on his new collaboration with Wale — listen to “Damage Control” below.Produced by Don Cannon, the Clipse rapper’s verse appears to attack his two rivals with some clever wordplay. “The realest Birdman, I just cock-a-doodle-doo/Doorstep, doorstep, I get it right through/Money talk, money talk, the wrist is light blue/Sugarhill sweet, shit is feeling type 2/Bruised egos, man, you n***as might sue/New Jack Ninos telling on the crew,” he spits.The Birdman reference is clear since he says his name, but the potential Drake reference is a bit more…
Image Image Credit Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Doechii’s “Anxiety” has earned over $1 million in 2025 after going viral. The track samples Gotye and Luiz Bonfá, whose publishers are also cashing in. Originally recorded in 2020, “Anxiety” found new life through a re-release and cultural timing. Sampling can seriously pay off, especially when it’s done by someone as talented as Doechii. Her TikTok-viral track “Anxiety,” built around Gotye’s mega-hit “Somebody That I Used to Know,” brought in roughly $1.165 million in 2025 alone, according to a Billboard report published Tuesday (June 10).…
Nino Paid was arrested in his hometown of Maryland this week for allegedly stealing a vehicle.According to XXL, the “Joey Story” rapper was booked on Thursday (July 24) in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for the unlawful taking of a vehicle and theft of $25,000 to under $100,000. On the same day, a picture went viral showing the 23-year-old rapper being handcuffed while heavily surrounded by U.S. Marshals.On Friday (July 25), Nino (real name Jacquan Andrews) was released on his own recognizance. He is due in court on September 26.Nino Paid previously spent 18 months in a youth detention center for…
Image Image Credit Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Chris Brown says sneaking out solo in disguise helps him feel human while on tour. The “Breezy Bowl XX” tour marks 20 years of hits, with stops across Europe and North America. His new single “Holy Blindfold” drops this week, adding fresh music to the celebration. According to Chris Brown, being “secluded from some parts of everyday life,” especially as a celebrity, can “drive you insane.” On Tuesday (June 10), the “Residuals” singer shared his personal trick for staying grounded as the “Breezy Bowl XX…