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Roots Picnic 2026 made history over the weekend, welcoming a sold-out crowd of 80,000 attendees to Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau for the festival’s largest edition to date. Hosted and co-headlined by Grammy Award-winning hip-hop icons The Roots, the two-day event featured more than 20 performances across multiple stages while celebrating music, culture, and community in the heart of Fairmount Park. The weekend’s most talked-about moment came Saturday night when JAY-Z joined The Roots for a special headlining set commemorating the 30th anniversary of his landmark debut album, Reasonable Doubt. The performance included appearances from Meek Mill, Jazmine Sullivan, Bilal, and a…

Daz Dillinger is accusing Snoop Dogg of conducting business with an allegedly forged Death Row contract.The cousins have been in a bitter back-and-forth over royalties that Daz claims he is owed from his time with Death Row Records, which Snoop now owns. On May 29, Daz attempted to prove his point by sharing a contract on Instagram. The contract is between Daz and Amaru Entertainment, the record label founded by Tupac Shakur’s mother after his death. However, Suge Knight’s former wife, R&B Michel’le, signed the contract on Daz’s behalf. Last month, Daz sued Amaru Entertainment for unpaid production royalties.”CEO SNOOP…

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has announced a new partnership with New York Racing Team, becoming the primary sponsor of the No. 44 Chevrolet driven by J.J. Yeley in two major NASCAR Cup Series events. The agreement marks the second consecutive year of collaboration between the two organizations. Fanatics Casino will serve as the primary sponsor for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 7, while Fanatics Sportsbook will headline the No. 44 Chevrolet at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5. The Michigan race will also mark Fanatics Casino’s first NASCAR team sponsorship. The car will feature the brand’s…

As a proud sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Stella Artois is encouraging fans to swap their desks for bar stools through its new “Work From Bar” (WFB) initiative. Created to address the challenge of weekday matches falling during U.S. working hours, the campaign invites fans ages 21 and older to enjoy games at local bars and pubs while staying connected to work. To support the effort, Stella Artois is offering up to $100,000 in reimbursements. During weekday World Cup matches, fans who purchase a Stella Artois or Stella Artois 0.0 can submit their receipt online as an “expense…

Blueface says he doesn’t get tested for STDs because his pregnant girlfriend Nevaeh does it for him.On Monday (June 1), the couple conducted a Q&A on Kick when a viewer asked when is the last time Blue has been to the doctor. Nevaeh answered for Blue, saying she goes to the doctor and that she has a clean bill of health. Therefore, Blue is STD free.”Y’all do know I go to the doctor, right?” she said. “This man don’t have nothing.””Yes, she goes to the doctor for both of us,” Blueface admitted. “When she go in and come back and…

Paris Gotch, also known as RichType Pierre Tha Great, left a major mark during his time with Texas Southern University’s legendary Ocean Of Soul. Coming from New Orleans, Louisiana, Gotch became one of the most recognizable trumpet figures to pass through the program during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 seasons, leading the trumpet section through one of the most difficult and defining periods in recent HBCU band history. During the pandemic era, when college bands across the country were dealing with uncertainty, limited activity, and major transitions, Gotch helped keep the Ocean Of Soul trumpet section moving forward. His 2020 pandemic…

In a move that further disrupts the traditional wireless industry, TextNow has officially announced that iHeartRadio is joining its revolutionary Free Flex Plan. Starting today, TextNow users can stream thousands of live radio stations and custom playlists on a national 5G network—all without touching their data caps or paying a dime for the airtime, The partnership marks TextNow’s first major audio content integration, signaling a broader strategic push by the Waterloo, Ontario-based company to build a robust, completely free content ecosystem directly into its mobile service. Redefining Mobile Flexibility TextNow has built its brand on making the old, rigid cell…

Syd has revealed her third solo album, Beard, will release July 17 via Free Lunch/Warner Records.  The 12-track LP, co-produced by Syd, features contributions from Rodney Jerkins, Raphael Saadiq, James Fauntleroy, Big Sean, Van Hunt and Jordan Ward. The project is described as a “coming-of-age album” that chronicles her artistic and personal evolution.  Speaking on the meaning behind Beard, Syd said, “It’s a snapshot of what my life looks like right now. The title was inspired by the peach fuzz on my upper lip that society has always taught me to hate. I fell in love with my peach fuzz and it…

50 Cent gives a surprising response when asked about the leaked Diddy sex tape featuring the mother of his son, Daphne Joy.On Tuesday (June 2), 50 Cent held a screening of his Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning at Wild Cherry restaurant in New York City. During a Q&A session, Fif was asked about his thoughts regarding the leaked sex tape featuring Diddy, his ex Daphne Joy and a male sex worker.In a clip posted on @premierepass’ Instagram account, Fif minced no words on how felt about Daphne’s participation in the illicit video.”We haven’t had any intimacy for 12 years.…

EA SPORTS has announced that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27, making him the first player in franchise history to appear on the cover of the iconic football video game franchise. Williams earned the honor following a breakout season in which he threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns, setting the Bears’ single-season passing record. He also led Chicago to its first division title since 2018 and its first playoff victory since 2010. The Standard Edition cover features Williams performing his signature jump pass, while the Deluxe Edition showcases his “Iceman” celebration…