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Image Image Credit Al Pereira / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt DJ Funk Flex (aka Funkmaster Flex) opens for Big Daddy Kane at City Winery on Feb. 1, 2024, in New York City. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ebro Darden confirmed the cancellation of “Ebro in the Morning” after over a decade on HOT 97. Funk Flex clarified that his appearance was a one-day fill-in, not a permanent takeover. HOT 97 has not yet announced a new host, leaving the future of its morning show uncertain. NYC radio is going through a shake up, and the details are still…

Gunplay heads to Louisiana for a Juneteenth boxing event against Pressure P with Charleston White hosting a wild celebrity fight card. Gunplay, Rick Ross’s former capo, will step into the boxing ring on Juneteenth weekend in Louisiana when the rapper faces Pressure P at “Fights at the Mansion.” And, the celebrity fight night is hosted by Charleston White. The event goes down on June 19 in Pearl River, Louisiana with organizers promising a loud mix of boxing, music and and more. “If you’re into real talk and live energy, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on the raw vibes…

Romell Frazier Jr. is home after losing both arms in a pit bull attack and now he’s got one birthday wish: Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar might not know it yet, but a seven-year-old from Detroit is counting on him to show up for his birthday. Romell Frazier Jr. lost both arms in a pit bull attack back in March, and after months of surgeries and rehabilitation, he’s finally home and ready to celebrate turning seven on July 31. Romell’s got one specific wish: he wants Kendrick Lamar to come to his birthday party on July 31. The kid loves Kendrick,…

Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Coi Leray at the People’s Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on Feb. 18, 2024 in Santa Monica, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Coi Leray’s Instagram post gave fans a heartfelt look at her daughter Miyoco’s 6-month milestone. Celebs like SZA, Cardi B and Baby Tate showed love in the comments. Leray’s motherhood journey is becoming a visible part of her public and musical identity. Baby Miyoco is growing up so fast! On Sunday (Dec. 14), Coi Leray celebrated her daughter turning 6 months old on social…

Getty Images / Andrew Schulz / Donald TrumpAndrew Schulz’s mea culpa regarding his support for Donald Trump isn’t going over as well with those who knew Orange Mussolini was trash. On a recent episode of his podcast, the Street Fighter star spoke about people like Scott Jennings who still go to great lengths to defend Trump despite him “f***ing up” all the time. “That’s a hard job to just cap for that motherf**ker all the time. Just let it go man, he’s f***ing up everything, just call it what it is. You don’t have to f***ing cap for this dude.…

With the Washington Wizards securing the first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, it’s clear that the DMV is ready to turn all the way back up. In an area known for its immeasurable impact on music and culture, there’s a new poster child for Virginia who is excited to unify a state that is normally segmented by its various areas. Ghost Rome is putting on for every side of Virginia, which is rare, and he is looking to use his latest record to highlight all the parts that make the state so important. Hailing from Northern Virginia, Ghost Rome…

The Texas heavy-hitter is pulling back the curtain. Today, May 14, Spotify officially launches the latest installment of its Day In The Life video series, and this time, the spotlight is firmly on BigXthaPlug. For fans who have been bumping the viral hits and wondering about the man behind the booming baritone, this episode offers an unfiltered pass into his world. From the studio sessions to the streets of Dallas, here is what you can expect from the exclusive look. Inside the Creative Lab: Tony Coles & The Sound of “6WA” The episode dives deep into the chemistry between BigX…

Image Image Credit Taylor Hill / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Tyla performs during the 2025 Global Citizen Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: PETA criticized Tyla for walking a tiger in a video shared during her social media account. Fans and animal rights advocates accused the singer of promoting animal abuse. Tyla admitted “everybody makes mistakes” in a separate Instagram post. Tyla has the internet upset again. On Monday (Dec. 15), the “CHANEL” singer reacted to outrage after sharing a video of herself walking a tiger. “Twin. Is it AI or just two bad B’s????” Tyla captioned the…

Pam Grier is considered one of the most iconic beauties of her time, and in a new interview, she dropped a tidbit that makes all the sense in the world. As a guest on the Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus podcast, Pam Grier says she inspired Stan Lee and the Marvel Comics creative teams to create the characters, Misty Knight and Amanda Weller. Complex reports that Pam Grier was a guest on Louis-Dreyfus’ program, where she discussed her inspirational career and the impact she continues to have on culture. Naturally, the talk ranged from Grier’s early days and her…

Chaka Khan’s 1984 collaboration with Melle Mel just earned a spot in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Chaka Khan and rap legend Melle Mel just got their flowers from the Library of Congress after the National Recording Registry just inducted the 1984 smash “I Feel for You.” This wasn’t just a feature; it was the moment R&B and rap stopped being separate lanes and became one sound. Here’s what made it work. Producer Arif Mardin had a vision to blend two worlds that most people thought couldn’t coexist. He took Prince’s original 1979 composition and reimagined it with Chaka’s…