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Russell Simmons loses his biggest legal defense as New York judge rules the Def Jam founder must face a rape lawsuit from a former executive. Russell Simmons just watched his biggest legal shield crumble in New York state court. A judge rejected his latest attempt to dismiss a rape lawsuit filed by a former Def Jam executive, ruling Tuesday that his move to Indonesia doesn’t protect him from facing his accuser in court. The 35-year-old music mogul had successfully used his overseas residency to block a federal case last year, but Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Adam Silvera said that trick…

With New York still buzzing from the Knicks’ historic playoff run and anticipation building ahead of the team’s championship parade, stopped by SiriusXM’s Wu Wednesdays alongside legendary DJ to discuss basketball, Wu-Tang’s connection to the city, and the impact the group may have had on the team’s postseason momentum. During the show, RZA fielded questions from fans through SiriusXM’s interactive WuTalk hotline, where listeners can leave messages and questions for the Wu-Tang mastermind. One topic that quickly surfaced was Wu-Tang Clan’s halftime performance during Game 4 and whether the group’s appearance helped energize the Knicks during their playoff push. While giving credit to the players and…

Common and John Legend delivered a powerful performance of their Oscar-winning song “Glory” at the Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony in Chicago.On Thursday (June 18), former 44th President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama celebrated the opening of the Obama Presidential Center with a star-studded event in Chicago. The opening festivities featured performances from various music stars, including Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and others.Common and John Legend, uplifted the crowd with their glorious performances. First, Legend sat behind the piano and delivered a soulful rendition of “Someday We’ll All Be Free” from the late…

Quavo honors his late nephew Takeoff on what would’ve been his 32nd birthday with a heartfelt Instagram message celebrating his legacy. ARTICLE: Quavo took to Instagram on Thursday (June 18) to honor what would’ve been his nephew’s 32nd birthday, sharing a tribute that captured the weight of nearly four years without him. The message was simple but powerful, a reminder that Takeoff’s absence still cuts deep in the Hip-Hop community and within the Migos family itself. “Happy Rocket Day 2 Tha Original Drank God,” Quavo wrote. “Til infinity your art flow and DRIP will LIVE 4Eva MY BROTHA!!! Blessings.” View…

Fat Joe’s Hip-Hop float brings Wu-Tang Clan, Remy Ma, and legends through Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes for the Knicks’ first title in 53 years. Fat Joe turned Manhattan into a Hip-Hop celebration when the Knicks’ first championship in 53 years rolled through the Canyon of Heroes on June 18, 2026. The Bronx legend orchestrated a float that read like a who’s who of New York rap royalty, with Wu-Tang Clan, The Lox, Mobb Deep, Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige, Fabolous, Ja Rule, M.O.P., Remy Ma, and Yung Miami all riding together down Broadway. This wasn’t just a parade. This was Hip-Hop…

Two of the most beloved entries in the Call of Duty franchise are making their way back to PlayStation players this July, giving a new generation and longtime fans another chance to revisit a pair of Treyarch classics. The returning titles are Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012), both arriving on PS4 and PS5 through new ports developed by Iron Galaxy. For many players, the announcement marks the return of an era that helped define online multiplayer gaming and elevated Zombies mode into a cultural phenomenon. Fans can expect the complete experiences that made both games…

Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyRumors have been circulating online claiming that Memphis producer Tay Keith has passed away. According to Metro Nashville Police, Keith was allegedly found dead in his apartment.Several notable figures from Memphis’ Hip-Hop community, including BlocBoy JB, Hitkidd, and Jozzy, have shared posts on social media that fueled speculation about the producers alleged death. Tay Keith rose to prominence through his work on some huge Hip-Hop records, including BlocBoy JB and Drake’s “Look Alive,” Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” and Drake’s “Nonstop.” He also co-production credits on Drake’s chart-topping record “God’s Plan.” Most recently, Keith celebrated being named one…

Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated Memphis producer behind “Sicko Mode” and “Look Alive,” has died at 29 in his Nashville apartment. Tay Keith has been found dead in his Nashville apartment at just 29 years old, Metro Nashville Police confirmed Thursday. Officers discovered the body of Brytavious Lakeith Chambers during a welfare check at his Martin Street home, and authorities say there’s no suspicion of foul play. His cause of death hasn’t been determined yet. Born September 20, 1996, in South Memphis, Tay Keith started making beats at 14 years old, uploading his early work to YouTube and DatPiff and teaching…

Soulja Boy was persona non grata when he tried to roll up to Kai Cenat’s Streamer University event in Atlanta this week.On Wednesday (June 17), Kai held auditions for his popular Streamer University program in Atlanta. Despite not being invited and even going so far as to call Kai out for the exclusion before launching his rival Rapper University, Soulja decided to show up anyway. It didn’t go well.Streaming the moment on his Twitch channel, SB can be seen being turned away by security, who tells his confused camera man, “They don’t want him in the building.”Another stream inside the…

Source: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / GettyJT did her big one at the 2026 Lyrical Lemonade Festival, and shut the stage down. Following her boo, Lil Uzi Vert, who headlined Day 1 of the festival, she ended the the weekend with a set of her own. During her time at Summer Smash, JT sat down with Hip-Hop Wired to talk about what she’s been up to.First, it was only right, her man, Lil Uzi had one of the best performances of the whole weekend, but she was surprise that he made it to the show on time.“I didn’t think he was gonna…