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Source: Courtesy of Hip Hop Beauty / Hip Hop BeautyBlack women, you are the visual. The annual Culture Creators returns for it’s 10th year anniversary, this BET Awards weekend, with an immersive exhibition that spotlights Black women’s impact on the culture and Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop Beauty is an exhibition and highly anticipated experience taking place June 25-29, 2026 at The Beverly Hilton. Sponsored by HelloBeautiful and Hip-Hop Wired in partnership with Hip-Hop Beauty Circa 1973, Ashunta Sheriff Beauty, THEBO, and Mshaka Media, this curated collection of pieces will feature never-before seen works from legendary photographer Keith Major, emerging artist Mazi Smazi, and…

Chicago rapper Glizzy Glow is keeping the momentum going with the release of the official remix to her breakout single “CUTWATER,” this time bringing Atlanta rapper YKNIECE along for the ride. Released last week through Geffen Records, the updated version arrives alongside a new music video that highlights the chemistry between the two rising artists. After gaining traction with the original release, which amassed millions of views online, the remix gives the viral record a fresh energy while introducing a Southern edge through YKNIECE’s feature. The release comes as Glizzy Glow continues building anticipation for her upcoming project, Trench Baddie…

Fat Joe won sanctions after a judge said Tyrone Blackburn’s claim that medicine caused his deposition behavior did not match the record. Tyrone Blackburn blamed medication for a deposition meltdown in Fat Joe’s court fight, but a federal judge said the excuse did not hold up and hit him with sanctions anyway. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer E. Willis found that Blackburn and his client, Terrance Dixon, wrecked one deposition and derailed another during Fat Joe’s ugly legal war with his former hype man. The judge granted sanctions in part, denied Blackburn’s cross-motion, and ordered a second deposition for Dixon after…

Source: Araya Doheny / GettyWe are just a year and a half into Donald Trump’s second term as president, and already, it feels like we’re witnessing the fall of the American empire, akin to the Romans of the 1400s. Still, Donald Trump loves a spectacle and to keep himself and his supporters appeased, so he threw himself a “star-studded extravaganza” with the UFC “Freedom 250” on the White House lawn on June 14. Needless to say, it was the hot mess we’d expect it to be with MAGA supporters duking it out on the White House lawn, used condoms being…

Rockstar Games / GTA 6 It’s happening, it’s really happening, GTA 6 has a price, and no surprise Rockstar Games is pushing the price up. Rockstar Games announced that the standard edition of GTA 6, easily the most anticipated video game of all time, will cost $79.99 when preorders for both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S begin at midnight on June 25. For those looking for something on the more premium side, the Ultimate Edition will cost $99.99, and yes, the game will be launching on November 19, 2026. Yup, that’s right, $100. But wait, there’s more: for those looking…

Source: Warner Bros. TV / GettyMuni Long is opening up about a serious health battle that nearly cost her life. During a recent appearance on Good Morning America, the Grammy-winning singer revealed that complications from lupus became so severe that she ultimately underwent a double lung transplant.Long explained that her health struggles intensified while she intensified while she was on The Boy Is Mine Tour, forcing her to cut tour dates short. Looking back, she admitted that taking the tour may not have been the best decision given her condition at the time.“I should have never taken that tour, but…

Rio Da Yung OG remains one of Flint / Detroit’s most beloved rap stars, but recent videos have fueled rumors. Rio Da Yung OG has fans worried again. I am find this out now and the rumor is getting crazy. They are saying the Flint rapper may be struggling with more than just fame. Social media has been flooded with clips showing Rio appearing unusually tired, nodding off in public, and during live appearances. Some fans insist he is simply exhausted, but others fear something more serious could be happening behind the scenes.  I am hearing “Rio needs help” and…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to Dino Velvet’s The Funk Disciples and the brand new album titled Out Of Dodge. In a musical landscape often dominated by negativity, controversy, and fleeting trends, The Funk Disciples offer something refreshingly different. The project led by Buffalo-born artist, producer, and songwriter Dino Velvet (The FunkDoctor) has officially released its highly anticipated new album, Out Of Dodge, available now on streaming platforms worldwide. Released on June 13, 2026, Out Of Dodge marks the second full-length album in two years from The Funk…

Milwaukee rapper Lakeyah is continuing her independent momentum with the release of her new single, “Jet Up.” Released last week through her distribution partnership with Human Re Sources, the track follows “HERSKIII,” the first release of her new era as an independent artist. Backed by hard-hitting trap production, “Jet Up” finds Lakeyah delivering confident bars centered on ambition, success and embracing a boss mentality, reinforcing the self-assured direction she’s taken with her latest music. The new single arrives as Lakeyah continues to carve out her own lane following her transition to independence. Over the past several years, the rapper has…

Takeoff’s parents are fighting in court over how to split wrongful death settlement money, with his mom claiming she raised him alone and his dad demanding an equal share. Takeoff and his parents’ money situation just got worse than anyone expected, with his mom and dad now battling over how to split settlement cash from the wrongful death lawsuit. The dispute centers on who deserves what from the settlement money that came through after his tragic death in 2022, and the two sides couldn’t be further apart on the answer. Titania Davenport, Takeoff’s mother, raised him as a single parent…