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Alicia Andrews gets 15 years in prison for her role in Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio’s coordinated murder plot on his birthday. Alicia Andrews received a 15-year prison sentence for her role in the June 2024 murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio. Andrews was convicted of manslaughter after prosecutors proved she acted as a lookout and tracked the victim before he was ambushed in a Tampa hotel parking lot on his birthday. The sentencing hearing revealed the devastating impact of the crime on Foolio’s family. His mother delivered an emotional victim impact statement, describing how her son was “hunted down like…

NE-YO is continuing his country-inspired musical evolution with the release of his new single “Ms. Tundra,” alongside an official visualizer. The upbeat track serves as the latest preview of Highway 79, NE-YO’s upcoming album arriving July 10 via Compound Ent. Recorded entirely in Nashville, the project blends country influences with the singer’s signature R&B sound. The album title references both his birth year and Highway 79 in Arkansas, where he was born. Produced by Chuck Harmony, “Ms. Tundra” delivers a high-energy, line-dance-ready anthem filled with playful storytelling and crowd-driven momentum. NE-YO described the song as a record built for movement…

Tyrese blasted Netflix over the timing of its upcoming Michael Jackson trial documentary, accusing the streamer of exploiting the King of Pop. R&B singer and actor Tyrese Gibson has called out Netflix over the timing of its upcoming Michael Jackson docuseries, arguing the streamer is undercutting a celebratory moment for the late King of Pop. Netflix announced Michael Jackson: The Verdict, a three-part docuseries set to premiere June 3, which comes on the heels of the massive success of biopic Micheal. The series revisits Jackson’s 2005 child molestation trial, where he was acquitted on all counts after a months-long courtroom battle…

British vocalist Jorja Smith has officially launched a new creative chapter with the release of her latest single, “What’s Done Is Done.” The track and its accompanying official music video are available now across all major streaming platforms. Produced by acclaimed London producer P2J, the single pairs atmospheric electronic textures and subtle percussion with Smith’s signature soulful vocal delivery. Thematically, the record navigates the tension between hurt, acceptance, and hard-won resolve, delivering a message focused on drawing boundaries, accepting finality, and reclaiming personal power. The release is paired with an official visual directed by longtime collaborator KC Locke. The video…

Source: Taylor Hill / GettyNicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Elon Musk’s Starbase facility in Texas this week as the company prepared for another massive rocket launch attempt. The facility was gearing up to launch one of its mega rockets into space before technical issues forced the mission to be delayed. Even with the setback, Nicki appeared fully locked in on the experience and excited to witness everything up close.During an interview on-site, the Super Bass rapper spoke about how surreal it felt being at the facility while also encouraging the Barbz to eventually come experience it for themselves.“They…

Goodie Mob’s influence endures, from Killer Mike’s political fire to Kendrick Lamar’s personal struggle. Source: Raymond Boyd / GettyGoodie Mob’s impact on Southern Hip-Hop can’t be measured by numbers alone, because what they gave the culture was bigger than a chart run or a few classic records. They helped give Atlanta its soul on wax. Before the city became the center of rap’s universe, before trap became the dominant sound, before every major label had to take the South seriously, Goodie Mob was already telling the world that there was something powerful happening below the Mason-Dixon line. Alongside OutKast, Organized…

Getty Images/ Quinta Brunson / Betty BoopMAGA snowflakes are BIG MAD after news broke that Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson will play the iconic cartoon character, Betty Boop. White folks are stark raving mad and calling the latest casting news a “woke” decision after it was confirmed Brunson would play the fictional cartoon character in a live-action film, according to reporting by the Daily Beast.While MAGA loyalists called the casting “race swapping,” others are pointing out the clear, obvious fact that Brunson bears some resemblance to Betty Boop, the lovable, big-eyed cartoon character with an iconic pixie cut that was first introduced…

Johnny Gill is back with another smooth jam for the yearners. His new single, “A Dance, A Kiss,” is as romantic as the title suggests, with luxe horns and percussion that sways. The Snoop Dogg and Soopafly production sets the mood for a candlelit night of slow dancing and passionate gazes. Gill’s resonant vocals heighten the sensation, making it an essential playlist addition for moments of shared intimacy.  He sings in the chorus: “A dance, a kiss / Steps to the rhythm of the stars above / A love, a kiss / We found the family of / Time marched…

Shelbie Campbell, a law student and mom of two, is running for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District using viral TikTok videos. A 32-year-old independent candidate is leaning on viral social media videos of her twerking to build momentum for her campaign against incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar. Shelby Campbell is a law student and mom of two running for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District seat. She’s using TikTok to take an unconventional approach to politics. Her TikTok videos have gained serious traction, with the candidate unapologetically using dance and humor to connect with younger voters. “I was just having fun, you know, I’m…

Fresh off another headline grabbing appearance, Nicki Minaj once again has social media split down the middle after publicly praising Elon Musk during a SpaceX launch event in Texas. Appearing at the company’s Starbase facility, Minaj addressed the crowd ahead of the scheduled Starship launch and gave Musk a very direct salute. “Major shoutout to Elon. Thank you for everything that you’re doing for humanity,” she said, instantly triggering reactions online from both supporters and critics. The timing added even more attention to the moment. SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight was ultimately delayed after technical complications forced engineers to halt the countdown less than…