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Image Image Credit Johnny Nunez/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Troy Ave attends Sprinklez New York Takeover Image Size landscape-medium Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave was allegedly a hero when he seemingly disrupted a robbery in June by shooting at the assailant. However, a closer look at the details reveals that the entire incident may have been staged. On Tuesday (July 15), TMZ reported that, while in San Diego, Troy Ave had fended off a gunman attempting to rob his friend by firing on him with a gun. The friend in jeopardy was celebrity chef Geoff Cole. In a video of…

Image Image Credit Christopher Polk / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Lizzo and SZA at 2025 BET Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: SZA brought out Lizzo during a Paris stop of the “Grand National Tour” to perform “IRL” for the first time. The track originally appeared on Lizzo’s surprise mixtape ‘MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING’ released in June. Their link-up follows a previous joint performance of “Special” at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. SZA brought Lizzo out for the “Grand National Tour” again. On Wednesday (July 16) night, the ladies performed “IRL” for the first time ever at…

Image Image Credit Kevin Winter / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Malice and Pusha T at the 2025 ESPY Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Clipse’s performance at the 2025 ESPYs featured a medley of “Grindin’” and their new single “Ace Trumpets.” Their ESPYs set follows recent performances on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” signaling a full-scale comeback. GELO and Busta Rhymes also performed at the awards show, contributing to a night that celebrated Hip Hop’s legacy and future. Clipse threw it all the way back to ’02 for their performance at the…

Image Image Credit Paras Griffin/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rapper Project Pat performs during halftime at the 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference men’s basketball tournament championship Image Size landscape-medium A woman has been charged in connection to the murder of Patrick Houston Jr., Memphis rap legend Project Pat’s son. On Tuesday (July 15), U.S. Marshals arrested 19-year-old Talia Jones in Minneapolis. She has been charged with facilitation of first-degree murder. Houston Jr. was tragically shot and killed back in January. After officers responded, the late 21-year-old was found on Ketchum Road and Long Street in Memphis. The circumstances surrounding his…

Audio Plugin Deals has launched a two-week promotion on a Kontakt library featuring 5 unique, beautifully sampled instruments. Providing a rich palette for composers and producers looking to add authentic character and intimate textures to their music, the Simple Ethnic Bundle from Simple Samples is on offer at a 75% discount.Explore a world of evocative sounds: the gentle, soft tones of the Simple Felt Piano, the ancient drones of the Simple Hurdy-Gurdy, and the earthy resonance of the Simple Didgeridoo. This bundle is rounded out by the delicate, bell-like plucks of the Simple Kalimba and the timeless elegance of the…

Image Image Credit Randy Holmes / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Joey Bada$$ premiered his newest single, “ABK,” live on national TV, giving fans a first taste of his next era. The performance included lyrical shots at Ray Vaughn and references to his East Coast roots and mock label TDEast. The 1999 creator also recently welcomed a baby boy with Serayah, adding a personal milestone to his busy summer. Joey Bada$$ is making it known he’s ready to go to war. On Wednesday (July 16) night, the Brooklyn rapper stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to debut…

Barcode Industries has released a new AXIS series instrument library for Kontakt. Oblivion Mutes distills the cinematic power of Oblivion into a sharper, more intimate palette of palm-muted strings and dampened bell tones.With a curated selection of 32 expressive sound sources and over 60 professionally crafted snapshots, Oblivion Mutes delivers haunting rhythms, mysterious textures, and cinematic pulses right out of the box. And with the full power of the AXIS engine at your fingertips, shaping new ideas is fast, flexible, and endlessly inspiring.But Oblivion Mutes is more than just a streamlined gateway – it’s a fully compatible creative companion. Any…

Image Image Credit Astrida Valigorsky / Contributor via Getty Images and Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Latto and Drake Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Latto gave Drake a shoutout for inspiring her trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands via Instagram. Drake has referenced the island in multiple songs, including “Desires” and “Jumbotron S**t Poppin.” The two artists recently performed together at Wireless Festival 2025. Latto knows about the Turks and Caicos Islands, all thanks to Drake. On Thursday (July 17), the “Big Mama” rapper posted an Instagram Story of a customs form she was filling…

Image Image Credit Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Skepta at 2025 Wireless Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Skepta’s “Round 2” takes aim at Joyner Lucas with sharp bars and cultural jabs. The track critiques Lucas’ rollout tactics and references past rap battles, including his back-and-forth with Tory Lanez. The feud taps into a larger U.K. vs U.S. rap rivalry, with both artists using the moment to boost visibility. Skepta isn’t backing down from the U.K. vs. U.S. rap battle anytime soon. On Thursday (July 17), the London lyricist dropped “Round 2,” his response record to…

Image Image Credit Savion Washington/Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Flau’jae Johnson attends the 2025 ESPY Awards Image Size landscape-medium Flau’jae Johnson stopped by Shannon Sharpe’s famed “Club Shay Shay” podcast for a wide-ranging interview, which premiered on Wednesday (July 16). The Louisiana State University basketball star, who also moonlights as a rapper, talked about her close connection with Baton Rouge, Louisiana, rapper Boosie Badazz. “Boosie got a heart of gold. He’ll give you his shirt off his back,” she said. “Boosie said in his song, ‘I don’t want to be like Camoflauge / I met him one week, the…