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Demoree Hadley’s lawsuit against her mom Desiree Perez has now pulled Roc Nation into an insurance battle worth $500K. Roc Nation is now fighting its own insurance company in court, and the family war that started it all traces back to Desiree Perez’s daughter accusing her of having her forcibly committed to a psych ward to destroy her marriage. Demoree Hadley sued her mother in May 2025, claiming Perez weaponized Florida’s Baker Act and Marchman Act to have her locked in a psychiatric facility for nearly two weeks against her will, all to separate her from her husband Javon Hadley.…

A reported private performance by 50 Cent at Donald Trump Jr.’s exclusive Executive Branch club has sparked rumors about the rapper’s relationship with politics. 50 Cent may have just found himself in the middle of another political firestorm and this one even includes Ja Rule. According to a report from The Daily Beast, the G-Unit general is expected to perform at Donald Trump Jr.’s ultra-exclusive Executive Branch club on July 3, just ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. If true, it would put 50 in front of a room filled with some of the wealthiest MAGA insiders. Curtis Jackson has…

By the summer of 1999, every core member of the Wu-Tang Clan had established an individual identity, but when GZA released Beneath The Surface, the Clan’s resident genius once again reminded the culture why he has long been regarded as one of Hip Hop’s most cerebral lyricists. Released on June 29, 1999, through MCA Records, Beneath The Surface arrived four years after the universally acclaimed Liquid Swords. While expectations were understandably high, GZA delivered another lyrical masterclass built on intricate rhyme patterns, layered metaphors, and the philosophical street wisdom that had become his trademark. The album featured appearances from several members of the Wu-Tang…

Lifers Group returns with “Prison Life,” a raw new single offering a firsthand look at the realities of incarceration and the true cost of crime. Lifers Group has released “Prison Life,” a new single that doubles as the latest chapter in a mission the collective has carried since the moment they first formed inside Rahway State Prison in New Jersey. The track is a direct, unflinching warning to young people considering a life of crime, delivered over a heavy uptempo beat produced by Pushbuttinz, and with the full weight of lived experience behind every bar. Every member of Lifers Group…

Milagro Gramz failed to block Megan Thee Stallion from collecting a $75,000 judgment while her appeal moved forward. Milagro Gramz lost her bid to stop Megan Thee Stallion from collecting while she appeals a $75,000 judgment. Chief U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga denied Gramz’s request in Miami federal court. Gramz had asked the court to pause enforcement of the judgment and to reduce or waive the bond she was required to post first. That bond was the real fight. In simple terms, Gramz needed to secure money with the court before Megan could get blocked from collecting. The local…

The 2026 BET Awards, hosted by comedian Druski, took place Sunday (June 28) live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.  The star-studded ceremony featured a night full of laughs, performances and celebration. Teyana Taylor, who was honored with the Icon of the Year Award, took home the most awards: four. Among the singer and actress’s collection of trophies was the newly established Fashion Vanguard Award. The category recognizes “a global figure whose fashion presence has had long-standing cultural impact, has significantly influenced style narratives, and continues to elevate fashion as a form of storytelling across music, film, sports, and public…

Source: @djakademiks / InstagramAfter weeks of lustful pandering, it seems that DJ Akademiks finally landed a date with social media influencer Daphne Joy. The blogger proudly flexed his arm candy for the evening, enjoying a night out. The two kept it cozy as Joy held a single red rose while wrapped in Akademiks’ warm embrace. The link up happened after the streamer caught a glimpse of Joy’s leaked sex tape with Diddy and adult entertainer Sly Diggler. That led to an interview between the two, in which Big Ak revealed that he was attracted to her. Daphne responded that she was…

North West pulled up to Paris Fashion Week last Friday, showing off new lip and face piercings.On June 26, Ye’s 13-year-old daughter attended the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show, where she debuted new piercings in her face. This time, the “Piercing on My Hand” rapper has two spikes in her top lip. She also had one on the bridge of her nose and a dermal piercing on her cheek. She accented her look with a spiked choker, spiked wrist band and a blue wig.North’s appearance at PFW also made headlines due to Skepta going off about model Matteo Sinet hugging North…

The Hip Hop Film Festival is reshaping the independent film landscape by paying every participating creator while expanding into a five day New York celebration. The 11th Annual Hip Hop Film Festival returns with a bigger footprint and a bold new mission, transforming its 2026 edition into a five day destination event. On top of that, every participating filmmaker leaves with something more tangible than recognition. Running from Aug. 19 through Aug. 23, the festival embraces the theme “5 Days of FRESH on the Hudson” as it expands across multiple venues in and around New York City. The primary hub…

Source: Kevin Mazur / GettyFat Joe just picked up a significant victory in his ongoing legal battle. A federal judge has sanctioned the attorney representing his former hype man, calling out the lawyer’s conduct during the discovery process and ordering additional steps as the case moves forward. As per Complex, U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni sanctioned attorney Tyrone Blackburn, who represents Terrance “T.A.” Dixon, after finding that his behavior during depositions was inappropriate. According to the ruling, the judge described Blackburn’s conduct as “shocking” and concluded it fell short of the professional standards expected in federal court.The judge’s order requires Blackburn…