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50 Cent taunted Floyd Mayweather after finding out the boxer fathered a fifth child and owed major support. 50 Cent ridiculed Floyd Mayweather online after a court ruling in Nevada reportedly confirmed the boxing legend fathered a fifth child. The Queens rap mogul appeared to jab at Mayweather after the retired boxing champion was legally declared the father of a baby girl named Price Moorehead in March 2026. The child’s mother, Paige Moorehead, previously worked as a dancer at Mayweather’s Las Vegas strip club, according to the report. In a since-deleted post 50 Cent offered what sounded like praise wrapped…

A New Jersey man is facing criminal charges after a heated confrontation captured on video spread rapidly across TikTok and other social media platforms this week. Let’s get into the ugliness. 🚨NEW: Man charged after he was caught on camera screaming at his Black female neighbor and telling her “It’s always you people,” then telling police he “never seems to have these problems with [White] people.”Thomas Diiorio, 40, was arrested in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and… pic.twitter.com/8442cEtvhe— Unlimited L’s (@unlimited_ls) May 21, 2026 Authorities in Mount Laurel said 40-year-old Thomas Diiorio was arrested following the incident, which took place May…

Here’s our weekly overview of Hip-Hop and R&B album sales in the U.S., along with an update on where each album ranks on the Billboard 200 chart — this time for week 21 of 2026. This week’s recap includes the first-week sales of Drake’s three new albums – ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR – which all make a Top 3 debut, and Giveon’s BELOVED: ACT II. Source: HITS Daily Double Chart # Artist(s) Album title Sales Sales + Streams 1 Drake ICEMAN 12,672 459,986 *DEBUT* 2 Drake HABIBTI 5,905 114,057 *DEBUT* 3 Drake MAID OF HONOUR 5,939 109,129 *DEBUT* 12 Don…

Drake turned a longtime online connection into a real-life moment this week after surprising viral superfan Randy, better known online as @nyflavaaa, and his family with a visit in Buffalo and a brand-new Cadillac Escalade. The emotional encounter quickly spread across social media after Randy shared videos of the surprise to his Instagram Stories. Fighting back tears while standing beside the SUV, he repeatedly thanked Drake, Drake’s longtime associate Chubbs, and God for the unexpected gift. “Thank you Jesus, man. Thank you Drake… there’s gonna be a lot of tears today,” Randy said in one of the clips. Randy built…

Rob Base, one-half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died at the age of 59.On Friday (May 22), Rob Base’s family confirmed on his Instagram page that the “It Takes Two” rapper had died following a private battle with cancer, just days after celebrating his 59th birthday.”Today, we share the heartbreaking news that hip hop legend Rob Base passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer [broken heart emoji],” read the heartfelt message, which you can read below.”Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought…

Source: Al Pereira / GettyRob Base, who came to fame thanks to his massive early Hip-Hop smash hit “It Takes Two,” has passed away. He was 59. The rapper was born Robert Ginyard in 1967 in The Bronx and had just celebrated his 59th birthday on May 18. The the “Joy & Pain” rapper died on Friday, May 22, reportedly after a private battle with cancer and surrounded by family. “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world” read a statement on Rob Base’s official social media account. “Beyond the stage, he…

In a powerhouse collaboration that champions the rich sonic legacy of the DMV, The Crank Crusaders have officially released their highly anticipated new single, “Tambourine.” The groove-heavy track features an all-star lineup, enlisting the talents of R&B heavyweights Raheem DeVaughn and YahZarah, alongside Bootsy Vegas. Available now across all major streaming platforms, the release seamlessly bridges the gap between traditional soul music and the infectious, heavy-hitting pocket of Go-Go. Given DeVaughn’s deep, long-standing roots in the Washington, D.C. music scene and YahZarah’s dynamic vocal command, the collaboration delivers a vibrant, live-band energy that feels both nostalgic and timely. It’s always…

Rob Base, the influential rapper whose music helped bridge hip-hop and dance culture in the late 1980s, has died at the age of 59. Rapper Rob Base, a prominent figure in the ‘80s hip-hop scene best known for the 1988 hit “It Takes Two,” died Friday at the age of 59 after a cancer diagnosis, according to a post on his social media. https://t.co/NeoG7a8JKJ— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 22, 2026 The artist, born Robert Ginyard, passed away on May 22, 2026, according to a statement released by his family through his social media accounts. The statement said he died peacefully…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Flowananda and his brand new EP titled First Breath. Some artists spend their whole lives chasing a sound. Others stumble into it when life cracks open in an unexpected way. That’s the energy surrounding Flowananda’s new EP, First Breath, a four-track release that doesn’t just introduce a new voice, but captures a moment of transformation in real time. Out now, First Breath is exactly what the title suggests: the beginning of something, raw and alive, but surprisingly intentional for a…

Source: SOPA Images / GettyOn Friday (May 22), Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok announced a new multiyear strategic licensing agreement which will benefit artists such as Drake, Lady Gaga and covers new developments such as AI. “We’re proud of the pioneering work we’ve done with TikTok to create wide-ranging benefits for our artists and songwriters,” said UMG Executive Vice-President & Chief Michael Nash in the press release. “With this new agreement, we look forward to driving innovative new fan experiences, while further improving social media monetization, and protecting and amplifying human artistry.”The new agreement builds upon the initial deal…