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Mystikal was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape earlier this year.According to a WBRZ report, published on Tuesday (June 12), Mystikal, born Michael Tyler, received a 20-year prison sentence for a rape that occurred at his Prairieville, La. home in 2022. During his sentencing hearing, the victim asked the judge to give the New Orleans rapper the maximum sentence for punching her, choking her, pulling out her braids and forcibly raping her in his home.After she delivered her victim impact statement, Mystikal was permitted to address the court. He tried to speak to the victim,…

Laverne Cox reveals rappers and athletes hit on her privately but refuse to date her publicly because she’s trans. Laverne Cox just pulled back the curtain on something that’s been happening to her in Hollywood for years, and it’s a reality check for how the entertainment industry really operates. The 54-year-old actress and activist opened up exclusively to Us Weekly about the double standard she’s experienced with rappers, athletes, and actors who approach her privately but refuse to be seen with her publicly because she’s trans. “Being trans has really helped me with the Hollywood thing and not getting too…

T.I.’s retirement feels eminent. We know he is The King, but now it looks like he’s ready. This album has been pushed back more that Stephen A. Smith‘s hairline…but the event is coming. Nobody is saying much, but my sources are telling me the exact date the opus is going to hit. I will not say the date, but it is potentially this month. That’s all I will say. There’s artwork and a tracklist floating around. Again, out of respect, we will keep this to ourselves. I can confirm Tip is coming with something far deeper than another collection of…

Chicago is preparing for a historic week as the Obama Presidential Center officially opens its doors, bringing together an all-star mix of music legends, community leaders, and cultural figures to celebrate the long-awaited milestone. The Obama Foundation announced a star-studded list of musical performers that will take the stage at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony Thursday. https://t.co/oYknNGBq2z— CBS Chicago (@cbschicago) June 16, 2026 Located in Jackson Park, the $830 million campus was developed by the Obama Foundation and spans 19.3 acres. Designed as both a museum and community gathering space, the center aims to encourage civic engagement and…

Diddy’s prison release date just moved up to February 2028, marking his third date adjustment since conviction and opening the door for even earlier freedom. Diddy is catching another break in his legal saga, and this time it’s coming straight from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. His release date just got moved up again, this time to February 23, 2028, cutting two months off his previous April 25, 2028 date. The Bad Boy Records founder is serving a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey after a jury convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in…

Mystikal enters guilty plea to rape charges and faces prison time after years of legal battles in Louisiana. Mystikal faced the courtroom after years of legal battles stemming from a 2022 arrest that derailed his comeback attempts. The Louisiana rapper entered a guilty plea to third-degree rape in March 2026, trading away potential life sentences for a capped maximum of 20 years behind bars. Days before his sentencing date, Mystikal’s legal team filed a motion seeking to overturn his guilty plea, claiming he didn’t have sufficient time to consider the consequences of his admission. According to WBRZ, the filing stated…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Kush Dinero and his brand new EP titled And Chill. Florida’s rising star Kush Dinero is turning up the heat with the release of his highly anticipated new EP, And Chill, available now on all major streaming platforms. Blending the atmospheric allure of Alternative R&B with the grit and realism of modern Trap, And Chill delivers a captivating soundtrack for late-night drives, intimate moments, and everything in between. Hailing from Tallahassee and raised in Orlando, Kush Dinero continues to establish…

Two of New Orleans’ top record labels, Cash Money Records and No Limit Records, have become fixtures in the wider world of Hip-Hop over the years. Now, the powerhouse labels are joining their forces to announce a joint tour featuring several of each label’s top acts. After their epic VERZUZ faceoff last year, No Limit Records and Cash Money Records are taking the show on the road with several stops, with New Orleans naturally in the mix. Master P and Birdman, the masterminds behind their respective labels, both have hits of their own but will be joined by acts from…

The man acquitted in Young Dolph’s murder is back in court after reportedly cyberstalking a woman.Last Friday (June 12), Hernandez Govan was arrested after being accused of sending threatening calls and messages to his former girlfriend earlier this month, which prompted concerns for the safety of her and her child.According to court documents obtained by XXL, Memphis Police responded to a domestic violence-related call on June 4 after the woman reported receiving threatening texts from Govan.Investigators said the alleged dispute stemmed from approximately $540 Govan had previously given the woman for a rental car. After complications with the booking, she…

Source: Paras Griffin / GettyTaylor Bennett has been a fixture in Chicago’s Hip-Hop scene for years, but he knows success is rarely achieved alone. During Day 1 of Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival, Bennett caught up with Hip-Hop Wired and reflected on the early days of his career alongside festival founder Cole Bennett. Looking back on how far both of them have come, the Chicago rapper recalled the first show they ever put together.“I’ve known Cole [Bennet] since I was a kid, we put on our first show together in the Music Garage. In a room that held like 50…