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Drake name-drops FTX on his new album, and Sam Bankman-Fried responds with a joke from his prison bunk at MDC Brooklyn. Drake just handed Sam Bankman-Fried the most unexpected shout-out from the music industry, and the imprisoned crypto founder couldn’t resist firing back with a joke from his bunk at MDC Brooklyn. On May 15, Drake released his ninth studio album, ICEMAN and the track “Dust” opens with a direct reference to FTX’s catastrophic collapse. The Toronto rapper doesn’t just mention the failed exchange in passing, either. He goes further, calling himself “a BTC, crypto big timer” and making it…

Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon has renewed his passionate call for Africans in the diaspora to return home, reinforcing his long-standing vision for the continent’s development. Speaking during a recent discussion focused on Africa’s economic future, investment opportunities, and expanding cultural influence, the music icon made his intentions clear. “My goal is to get everybody to move back to Africa,” Akon stated, emphasizing the crucial role the global diaspora can play in shaping the continent’s trajectory. Akon has long been one of the most vocal advocates for African self-sufficiency and modernization. Far from just a talking point, his “Back to…

50 Cent’s Red River District project in Shreveport hits pause as inspectors identify major repairs that need to happen. 50 Cent just hit pause on his Red River District expansion in Shreveport after city inspectors flagged serious structural issues that need fixing before anything moves forward. The Shreveport City Council had just greenlit extending his Millennium Studios lease from 45 years to a full 99 years, which everyone thought would unlock the next phase of development. But that’s not how it’s playing out right now, according to KSLA. The real issue is that inspectors have found that major repairs are necessary…

Michael Jackson stormed back to the top of Spotify’s global rankings, speeding past Drake’s latest single. MJ may have heard the chatter from the afterlife, because the King of Pop came back with a vengeance. Billie Jean” has reportedly climbed back to No. 1 on Spotify’s global chart. The 1983 classic has surged past Drake and his new song “Make Them Cry,” the first song on his already-hit album ICEMAN. Drake’s latest release reportedly suffered the steepest one-day streaming decline for any rap song released in 2026, shedding roughly 8 million streams, reports say Michael Jackson‘s “Billie Jean” is a massive, traditional hit…

50 Cent’s legendary G-Unit Reebok sneakers are officially making their return this summer after Tony Yayo’s confirmation. 50 Cent just got the sneaker world buzzing after Tony Yayo confirmed the G-Unit x Reebok line is making its official return this summer. The G6 silhouette dominated the early 2000s and was one of the biggest moves in rap history when it dropped in 2003, proving that rappers could actually move serious product in the sneaker game. Back in the day, 50 Cent was moving serious numbers with these kicks. According to Footwear News, he sold over $3.8 million in pairs of…

Prime Video has announced that Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is joining its broadcast team as a player contributor for the 2026 WNBA season. Plum will make select appearances throughout the year, bringing current player insight and authentic on-court analysis to the network’s expanded coverage. She joins an elite studio lineup that includes host Allie Clifton alongside analysts Candace Parker, Swin Cash, Cynthia Cooper, Lindsey Harding, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Ty Young. The studio programming will broadcast live from Amazon Studios in Culver City, featuring a 30-minute pregame show, a halftime segment titled The Half, and the postgame show WNBA…

Royal biographer Andrew Lownie claims that Sarah Ferguson had a secret relationship with P. Diddy, citing photographs from the late ’90s. Royal biographer Andrew Lownie is making explosive new claims about Sarah Ferguson’s alleged relationship with Diddy, backed by photographs and documented evidence from the late ’90s. Lownie’s updated paperback edition of his bestselling book “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of House of York” features allegations that Sarah Ferguson had a “friends with benefits” arrangement with the Bad Boy Records founder. The claims directly contradict Ferguson’s PR team’s response, which stated she only met Diddy twice. “Well, we have more…

George Clinton’s taking UMG to federal court over $1.1M in royalties the label’s been blocking for three years straight. George Clinton just filed a federal lawsuit in Detroit, claiming UMG Recordings owes him over $1.1 million in royalties that the label has been freezing for more than three years. The Parliament-Funkadelic legend says the music giant is using a separate legal dispute as an excuse to withhold every penny from his accounts, and he’s not having it. The complaint, filed Friday in Detroit’s federal court, alleges that UMG is withholding royalties under multiple recording agreements dating back to 1969 and…

2K Foundations, the philanthropic arm of 2K, has unveiled a fully refurbished basketball court at the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco’s Excelsior Clubhouse. The newly renovated gym will serve as a daily hub for local youth, including club members and students from the adjacent SF Community School. The Excelsior Clubhouse operates more than 225 days each year, welcoming over 200 children daily between the ages of six and 18. Its core programming emphasizes healthy lifestyles, academic success, job readiness, and community engagement. This San Francisco project marks a milestone for 2K Foundations, which has now renovated more than…

‘This is why i always look mad when im out alone.’ A Florida woman is going viral after sharing an uncomfortable encounter with an older man at a restaurant bar, leading to concerns around being romantically approached by strangers.  On May 2, @missinginactionn1 posted a TikTok explaining that she had gone out to dinner alone and ended up seated next to a man she estimated to be in his 50s. “And we just kind of get into conversation,” she says. What Made This Florida Bar Interaction So Peculiar? According to her, the interaction initially felt completely normal. The pair allegedly…