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The murder trial of Julio Foolio has entered its second week, and new courtroom developments continue to add layers to an already complex case. Four men are currently on trial in connection with the 2024 killing, including Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Rashad Murphy, and Davion Murphy. All four defendants are facing first-degree murder and conspiracy charges tied to the June 23, 2024 shooting, which took place outside a hotel where Foolio was celebrating his birthday. As prosecutors continue building their case, newly presented evidence has drawn attention inside the courtroom. Among the most notable pieces shown this week is surveillance footage of Gathright inside a police…

Image Image Credit Frazer Harrison/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kanye West attends the 67th Grammy Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ye issued a rare public apology in a full-page Wall Street Journal advertisement, calling his past antisemitic remarks “reckless.” He attributed his past behavior to a brain injury and a bipolar type-1 diagnosis following a 2023 evaluation. In the ad, Ye addressed the Black community directly, expressing regret and a desire to rebuild trust. Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, published a full-page apology in The Wall Street Journal on Monday (Jan. 26) after years of…

During a club appearance in New York City, The Game calls out 50 Cent, announcing, “Somebody tell Fif, I’m here!”The Game is back outside and he’s looking for 50 Cent. On May 3, a viral video surfaced on social media featuring the Los Angeles rapper calling out his former G-Unit leader during a club appearance in New York City.In the clip, which can be viewed below, Game is talking to the crowd and begins taunting Fif. “I got kicked out of G-Unit for doing stupid s**t,” he said, adding, “I’m just a f**ked up ni**a.” Before the DJ could spin…

On this day, remixer Jason Nevins turned Run-DMC’s classic song “It’s Like That” into worldwide EDM hit, De La Soul released their stellar album Grind Date and Digital Underground was protected with The Body-Hat Syndrome. Check it out below.1993: Digital Underground releases The Body-Hat SyndromeMore than a year after Sons of the P, Digital Underground returned with their third full-length album, The Body-Hat Syndrome. The collection, produced by D-Flow Productions (Shock G, Gary Katz and DJ JZ), contained the anthemic “The Return of the Crazy One” and the socially-conscious track “Wussup Wit the Luv” featuring a powerful verse from Tupac Shakur…

R&B singer-songwriter India Shawn has released her latest EP, Subject To Change, marking her first major body of work in four years. Released via VANTA Music, the six-track project serves as an exploration of life’s transitions and the fluidity of human emotion. The EP is executive produced by Grammy and Oscar winner D’Mile and features a high-profile collaboration with Lucky Daye on the track “Cotton Candy Blvd.” Subject To Change is designed to mirror the instability of personal growth, shifting between various atmospheric moods. In a statement regarding the release, Shawn emphasized the project’s focus on impermanence. “Nothing is fixed,…

Image Image Credit Stephanie Augello / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Rihanna’s viral post celebrated A$AP Rocky’s latest album debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album moved 123,000 units, boosted by streaming, vinyl variants and exclusive drops. Rocky cited fatherhood and legal delays as reasons for the album’s long-awaited release. A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and if anyone was just as excited as the Harlem rapper and his fans, it was Rihanna.…

London, UK – December 2025 – British rapper Anthony Williams is making waves beyond the UK with his new single “Your Will,” a faith-driven rap anthem produced by Methadon Music and recorded at Elite Studios in Tottenham, London. The track has secured radio airplay in over 10 countries and earned a Top 300 spot on the Euro Indie Music Chart, verified by the World Airplay Radio Monitor (WARM).“Your Will” captures the complex journey of reconciling personal ambition with divine purpose. Its powerful blend of UK hip-hop beats and gospel-driven lyrical honesty resonates deeply beyond Christian circles—a fact evidenced by its…

This year’s A3C Festival & Conference is already well underway in Atlanta and, per usual, it’s packed with performances and panels featuring industry heavyweights, including Steve Stoute and J. Prince.The legendary Wu-Tang Clan is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, with events aimed at showcasing the depth of influence the group had on hip-hop and culture at large. Lil Wayne, the Diplomats, Royce Da 5’9 and DJ Premier (Prhyme), and Trina will also be performing at the festival this weekend.We combed through the somewhat-intimidating (because it’s so massive) festival and conference schedule to see which events you should definitely hit up.Wu-Tang…

Chris Brown‘s new album, BROWN, is here.  The 27-track LP, out via RCA Records, was preceded by the No. 1 hit “It Depends” featuring Bryson Tiller, as well as “Holy Blindfold.” “Obvious” and the Leon Thomas-assisted “Fallin’.” The album features additional collabs with Tank, Lucky Daye, Fridayy, Vybez Kartel, YounBoy Never Broke Again, Sexyy Red and GloRilla.  For production, Brown worked with RoccStar, Troy Taylor, Hitmaka, Kevin Cossom and many more.  On the eve of the album release, Brown took to Instagram Stories to share a heartfelt message to Team Breezy: “I just want to thank everybody, man. It’s been a…

In a stark contrast to their recent blowout victories, the New York Knicks relied on their clutch pedigree to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 on Wednesday night. The victory gives New York a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals as the series shifts to Philadelphia. Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The contest was a physical, back-and-forth affair featuring 25 lead changes—the most in an NBA playoff game since 2015. With both teams shorthanded, as Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson were sidelined, neither side led by more than seven points. Jalen Brunson, the reigning Clutch Player of the Year,…