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Music artist and model Lotus Bomb is celebrating the beginning of an exciting new journey after welcoming her baby boy into the world. The arrival of her son marks a powerful turning point in her life, bringing joy, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose. While the road to motherhood was not without its challenges, Lotus Bomb faced difficult circumstances throughout her pregnancy with remarkable strength and determination. Despite the obstacles she encountered, she remained focused on the future and the dream of meeting her child. Her resilience carried her through the most demanding moments, ultimately leading to the joyful…

Why Musicians Are Being Encouraged to Think Like Founders For much of the music industry’s history, artists and entrepreneurs were often viewed as occupying separate worlds. One group created culture. The other built businesses. Artists focused on writing songs, performing for audiences, and developing their craft. Business leaders handled contracts, distribution, marketing, and monetization. While there were certainly exceptions, the traditional structure of the industry often encouraged creators to concentrate on the artistic side while others managed the commercial aspects of their careers. Larry Jackson believes that model is changing. Throughout his career, Jackson has consistently advocated for a different…

Davion Murphy warned Gen Z to avoid street violence before receiving life without parole for Julio Foolio’s 2024 murder. Davion Murphy, one of four men convicted in the June 2024 murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio, made an unexpected courtroom statement during his sentencing Monday, delivering a stark warning to young people about the consequences of street violence. Murphy changed his mind at the last second and asked to address the court before receiving his life sentence without parole. Standing at the podium, he began with a spiritual message, telling the judge: “First, I would like to say to God…

T.I. calls Verzuz a “poor people activity” then clears up his comment after Timbaland posts his confused reaction.On Monday (June 22), Tip jumped on his Instagram Story and shared a video clarifying his remarks about calling Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s music platform Verzuz “poor people’s activity.” The Atlanta rapper’s initial comment came during a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, where he was asked whether he would consider doing a Verzuz.In the clip below, Joe asked T.I. if he sees anyone other than 50 Cent who is equal to him to do a Verzuz. In response, the veteran rhymer…

A viral Knicks parade video cost a JPMorgan Chase executive her job after dumped trash onto a sidewalk and left with a commemorative city garbage can. Angie Báez probably never imagined a Knicks championship parade souvenir would cost her a high-powered Wall Street job. Damn, my BX Latina Queen. The former JPMorgan Chase executive has become the latest accidental internet celebrity after a viral video showed her dumping trash onto a Manhattan sidewalk. After doing the deed, she is seen walking away with a limited-edition Knicks-themed garbage can during New York City’s championship celebration. YIKES. The ordeal, which had her…

R&B singer-songwriter Isaiah Falls has announced LVRS PARADISE: SIDE B, the highly anticipated continuation of his acclaimed debut album LVRS PARADISE: SIDE A. The new project is set for release on July 31 via Roc Nation Distribution. Expanding the immersive world introduced on SIDE A, the upcoming album explores themes of love, desire, emotional accountability, and personal growth. The project reflects a year of evolution for Falls, balancing vulnerability and confidence while broadening his sonic palette with more up-tempo records and experimentation rooted in his signature atmospheric R&B sound. Alongside the announcement, Falls unveiled the official album trailer, offering fans…

Muni Long reveals she underwent a double lung transplant after doctors gave her one week to live during “The Boy Is Mine Tour.” Muni Long just revealed something that’ll make you rethink everything about what artists go through behind the scenes. The Grammy-winning R&B singer opened up on “Good Morning America” about undergoing a double lung transplant after her health spiraled during Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine Tour” last year. She’s been living with lupus since 2014, but things got way more serious than anyone realized. During the tour, she caught pneumonia, and her body basically tapped out.…

Keefe D’s attempt to keep his confessions and book out of the Tupac murder trial just hit a major roadblock in court. Keefe D is back in court, and once again, he is fighting to keep his own words out of the trial that could send him to prison for orchestrating Tupac’s murder. The South Side Crips member appeared Tuesday in Las Vegas for a hearing focused entirely on what evidence prosecutors can actually use against him, and his legal team is trying to block some of the most damaging material. According to FOX5 Vegas, his attorneys want to exclude his…

On this day in 1992, Rakim, regarded by many as the greatest MC of all time, and his silent partner Eric B. released their fourth and final album as a duo, Don’t Sweat the Technique. The long-anticipated follow-up to Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em, this album arrived during a sweltering summer, carrying the weight of critical acclaim from their previous work, even if the commercial success didn’t quite match it. With production handled primarily by Eric B., and with additional help from a young Large Professor, Don’t Sweat the Technique further cemented Rakim’s legacy as a lyrical powerhouse. Timeless cuts…

Big Tigger has reportedly been arrested for battery and third-degree cruelty to children charges, weeks after his wife shared a photo showing bruising on her face.According to a report from TMZ published on Tuesday (June 23), the famed media personality was taken into custody in Atlanta on Saturday (June 20). He was released later that morning after posting a $9,000 bond for the aggravated battery charge and a $1,000 bond for the cruelty-to-children charge. No further details have been released as of this writing.The news comes just weeks after Tigger’s wife, Alicia Brown, shared a post to Instagram with a bruised…