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A Foolio murder suspect claims that his grandmother had a heart attack because of the rapper’s diss songs.On Thursday (30), Day 6 of the Foolio murder trial, the prosecution again showed the jury video of Foolio murder suspect Davion Murphy being interrogated following his arrest last January. During the interrogation, Murphy admitted that he and his family were affected by Foolio’s diss tracks aimed at Murphy’s friends and family.”My auntie was depressed, bedridden,” Murphy told the investigator. “My grandma caught a heart attack behind the songs that he was making. Corben mama couldn’t walk out of her house without seeing…

Lil Tjay is back in focus following the release of his reflective project They Just Ain’t You, quickly followed by a deluxe upgrade titled Big One Edition. The expanded version includes one additional track, “Go Tati,” which has rapidly become the center of attention for its pointed subject matter. The song arrives during a tense moment involving allegations made by Tatiana Chanell against Real Boston Richey. The claims include abuse, kidnapping, and grooming, all of which Richey has denied publicly. Against that backdrop, Tjay delivers a track that directly engages with the situation, using his lyrics to take a clear stance. Early in the record, he…

Image Image Credit Arturo Holmes/MG23 / Contributor via Getty Images, Earl Gibson III / Contributor via Getty Images, and Jon Kopaloff / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Kendrick Lamar attends the 2023 Met Gala, Teyana Taylor at the 2026 BAFTA Tea Party, and Doechii attends the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kendrick Lamar, Doechii and Cardi B are among the top contenders in the 2026 NAACP Image Awards music categories. The list showcases genre diversity, with nominations spanning Hip Hop, R&B, gospel and alternative sounds. NAACP leadership emphasized the awards’ role in celebrating Black…

‘She just wanted to be rude.’ This New Jersey woman expresses confusion and frustration over a recent encounter with a Starbucks employee. While at a Starbucks drive-thru, she gets a call from a co-worker. What started off as her trying to do a simple favor for a colleague turned into a more complicated ordeal. Drive-Thru Order Turns Into An Ordeal: ‘Starbucks…be better’ Bailey Welsh (@baileywelsh) tells viewers about her recent Starbucks experience. “So, this is genuinely, like, a first-world problem,” she begins, “but I’m just, like, so mind-boggled by it.” Welsh then explains how, while she was in the drive-thru…

Image Image Credit CBS Photo Archive/Contributor via Getty Images and CBS Photo Archive/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Teyana Taylor and Ryan Coogler Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Teyana Taylor’s Golden Globes speech honored softness, purpose and representation in a powerful moment for Black women. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners earned the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award, marking another major win for Black-led cinema. The 2026 Golden Globes highlighted a shift in industry recognition for Black creatives across major categories. On Sunday (Jan. 11), the 83rd Golden Globe Awards opened with a headline that felt overdue: Teyana Taylor wins Best Supporting…

Kartel Don is applying pressure with his latest release, “Sliding” — a record that cuts through the noise and calls out the difference between internet personas and real-life presence. At a time where social media antics and fabricated street narratives dominate the culture, Kartel Don delivers a raw, unapologetic response aimed directly at the cap. Built around a haunting, aggressive energy, “Sliding” doesn’t rely on gimmicks or trendy moments to make its impact. Instead, the record leans into authenticity, accountability, and lived experience. From the opening chorus, Kartel Don makes his stance clear: “They be lyin’ ‘bout slidin’, ain’t nobody…

The Portland Fire have officially revealed their inaugural WNBA Nike Rebel Edition uniform, titled “Rose City Built.” This historic design pays tribute to Portland’s identity as the “Rose City,” marking a major milestone for the expansion franchise as it prepares for its highly anticipated return to the hardwood. The “Rose City Built” jersey features a vibrant color palette inspired by the city’s famous flora, blending deep floral reds with modern athletic accents. The design incorporates intricate patterns that nod to both the city’s industrious spirit and its lush, natural landscape. For the Fire, these uniforms represent more than just on-court…

Image Image Credit Mario Skraban / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kid Cudi performs onstage during 2025 Sziget Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kid Cudi made his stand-up comedy debut at Mi’s Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica. The rapper described the experience as “electric” and thanked fans and fellow comics for their support. Cudi’s latest creative move follows his ventures into acting and visual art, showing his continued evolution. Kid Cudi is living his best life with a big smile — and cracking jokes, too. The multi-hyphenate has now added “stand-up comedian” to his growing list of…

Drake’s lavish gold and diamond Rolex that he wore on his 2011 album Take Care sells for $500,000.According to a listing on Wind Vintage, a Palm Beach, Fla.-based company owned by watch specialist Eric Wind, Drizzy’s luxurious gold and diamond-encrusted Rolex GMT Master II timepiece was purchased at its advertised price of $500,000. XXL reached out to Wind Vintage to get some info on the expensive watch.According to Wind Vintage’s Senior Watch Specialist Charlie Dunne, the extravagant accessory is not actually the Canadian rap star’s personal timepiece, but rather a watch from a colleague of Drizzy who lent him the…

Image Image Credit Screenshot from A$AP Rocky’s “Helicopter$” music video Image Alt Screenshot from A$AP Rocky’s “Helicopter$” music video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The Dan Streit–directed music video blends 2000s video game animation with surreal, chaotic visuals. Lyrics reference Cam’ron, Jim Jones and A$AP Rocky’s sneaker brand history, adding layers to the rollout. “Helicopter$” builds anticipation for Rocky’s forthcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb, with bold visuals and experimental energy. A$AP Rocky just dropped the “dumbest video of the [f**kin’] year,” in his own words. On Monday (Jan. 12), the Harlem rapper shared the second single leading up to Don’t…