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Pooh Shiesty’s heading to trial July 6 over the alleged Gucci Mane studio incident after feds say he forced a contract release at gunpoint. Pooh Shiesty pulled a Draco on Gucci Mane at a Dallas studio and forced him to sign away his freedom from 1017 Records at gunpoint. That’s the allegation prosecutors are bringing to trial on July 6, 2026. The Memphis rapper, whose real name is Lontrell Williams Jr., pleaded not guilty on May 8 after getting hit with four counts of kidnapping and extortion. But the feds say on January 10, he walked into that studio with…

BTR gives independent artists what scattered links never could: a serious artist home, a clean shortlink, launch momentum, fan capture, music tools, marketplace support, event discovery and visible proof that the movement is real. Every serious artist knows the feeling. The song is ready. The mix is close. The hook works. The cover is done. The link goes up. The artist posts it everywhere. Then the record disappears. A few clicks. A few likes. A story repost. Maybe a comment from someone who already knows them. Then the feed moves on. The danger is not that people hate the song.…

Jess Hilarious steps beyond comedy and radio, explaining why she wrote a book on co-parenting, family healing and breaking toxic stereotypes. Comedian, actress and radio personality Jess Hilarious is adding another title to her résumé: author. During a conversation with with AllHipHop, the Breakfast Club co-host opened up about her new book, ‘Til Death Do We Parent: Raising My Kid with His Dad, her approach to successful co-parenting, the evolution of The Breakfast Club on Netflix and maintaining healthy family relationships after romance ends. Slops checks in with the author. AllHipHop: You seem super comfortable moving in media spaces now. A lot of people first discovered you through…

Ivanna Ortiz faces life in prison after allegedly firing 20 bullets at Rihanna’s home while the singer and her kids were inside. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s home became a war zone when a Florida woman unloaded an AR-15 into their Beverly Hills property while their three kids were inside. The incident on March 8 left bullet holes in the nursery where the children were with their nanny, but miraculously, no one got hurt. Now the woman behind the shooting, 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz from Orlando, is facing a mental health evaluation that could change everything about how her case moves…

Lupe Fiasco’s trademark sense of humor is lost on some fans who think that he’s only a wordsmith and doesn’t know how to poke a little fun at himself. After flubbing a line in a recent performance on tour, Lupe Fiasco addressed the fan criticism in a new freestyle over Drake’s “Shabang” instrumental. During the first stop on his tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Food & Liquor, Lupe Fiasco appeared at the Ace of Spades venue in Sacramento, where he forgot the lyrics to his song, “Kick Push II.”Lupe seized the moment to joke with the crowd and…

On this date in 1993, Dr. Dre released the second single from his landmark debut solo album The Chronic — the explosive diss track “Dre Day.” Officially titled “Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody’s Celebratin’),” the song marked a pivotal moment in early ’90s West Coast rap. Produced by Dre and featuring a young Snoop Dogg, “Dre Day” didn’t just serve as a radio smash — it was a lyrical missile aimed at former allies and rivals alike. Dre directed shots at former N.W.A. partner Eazy-E, South Florida provocateur Uncle Luke, and Bronx rapper Tim Dog. Tensions between Dre and…

J.I.D blasts BET after not receiving any 2026 BET Awards nominations and disses J. Cole’s lyrics in deleted tweets.On Tuesday (May 19), the television network announced the nominations for this year’s awards show. After not receiving a single nod, J.I.D lashed out on X, tweeting, “I hate BET.”A fan replied to the Atlanta rapper’s post, “J. Cole said it best,” along with lyrics from J. Cole’s “99 Build Freestyle” (“If hip-hop is back, J.I.D should chart platinum/Anything less than that, it means y’all capping).”J.I.D responded, “Ni**a ain’t say sh*t. I been overly platinum that bar was a*s.”Getting a BET Awards…

Kanye West’s Yeezy brand gets sued by web design company Ryanso for $150K in unpaid fees from 2025 work. Kanye West is stacking lawsuits faster than he’s stacking tour dates, and the latest legal issue proves court pressure keeps mounting. A web design company called Ryanso, LLC, just filed suit against his Yeezy brand for $150K in unpaid fees, claiming they completed digital work in October 2025 but were never paid for the services rendered. The contract was signed in January 2025, and Ryanso says they sent a written demand for payment in March 2026 before finally taking legal action…

Max B has enjoyed a nice six-month run since going free from prison, including gracing stages and hitting the booth with his compatriot, French Montana. In a recent interview, Max B seemingly took some disparaging shots at the legacy of Big Daddy Kane, prompting Fat Joe to respond. On episode 379 of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Max B and French Montana sat down with hosts Gillie and Wallo for a chat that went off the rails more than a few times.Early in the discussion, Gillie asked where Max ranked himself in the top 100 list of best Hip-Hop artists…

Rick Ross reignited his feud with 50 Cent, threatening to slap him with a $1M ring while mocking Uncle Murda in an interview. Rick Ross showed up to the Joe and Jada show ready to talk about his new album Set In Stone and his new book, “Renaissance of a Boss: Notes from a Creative Reawakening,” but things turned to beef really fast. Ross said he would love nothing more than to smack the G-Unit boss with the latest piece of jewelry, a $1 million diamond-encrusted ring finger. “Just imagine if I had the chance to slap 50 Cent with…