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Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyOn Tuesday (July 28), the funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham took place at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., and President Donald Trump became the center of attention thanks to two moments that would go viral. The first occurred during his prepared remarks for the politician from South Carolina, who came to be a staunch ally of Trump during his first term. Trump read, “Virtually everyone liked Lindsey,” before stopping and saying, “Well, not everybody. But it sounds good. I have to be honest. I have to veer from this for a second.” He would go…

Source: Prince Williams/WireImage / Prince Williams/WireimageIt appears that some more online drama surrounding Ari Fletcher has popped out. This time, an explicit tape that allegedly features the influencer in a compromising position with an unknown man. Although the man’s face is not shown in the video, many suspect that it could be Fletcher’s longtime partner, rapper MoneyBagg Yo.Fellow rapper Finesse2Tymes decided to put his unsolicited two cents in the conversation. Taking to social media, Finesse said that Bagg’s private parts was “little as hell.”Again, it has not been confirmed if Bagg is the man in the video, and Ari herself…

Kanye West settles his legal battle with former assistant Lauren Pisciotta after years of serious allegations and courtroom drama. Kanye West just wrapped up a major legal headache after his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta agreed to settle their contentious lawsuit. The settlement ends a battle that started in June 2024 when Pisciotta first sued for sexual harassment and wrongful termination, then escalated in 2025 when she filed amended complaints alleging sex trafficking, rape, and stalking. Details of what they agreed to stay locked down, but the courtroom drama is officially finished, and dismissal paperwork will be filed within 45 days.…

Two years ago today, Hip Hop lost one of its most gifted lyricists when Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, better known to the world as Chino XL, passed away at the age of 50. While his commercial success never matched the brilliance of his pen, Chino’s place among rap’s elite wordsmiths has never been up for debate. Born in the Bronx and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Chino XL burst onto the national scene in the mid-’90s with a style that blended razor-sharp punchlines, intricate multisyllabic rhyme schemes and an encyclopedic vocabulary. His 1996 debut album, Here to Save You All,…

The Tupac Shakur murder trial is scheduled to begin next month, with the judge reportedly ruling yesterday that an old interview that suspect Duane “Keefe D” Davis gave to the police is admissible at trial.Nearly 30 years after the rap icon’s killing, the trial for the only person charged with the crime is slated ot being on Aug. 10, following multiple delays. During a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday (July 28), Las Vegas judge Carli Kierny made a ruling, allowing a 2008 police interview where Keefe D gave details about the murder to be used in court, The Associated Press reports.…

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzEvery week the culture delivers another batch of moments that spark conversations, dominate timelines, and remind us that music is only one piece of the story. Tap in with the Hip-Hop moments that moved the culture this week inside.  The biggest headlines often happen away from the booth, stretching into politics, philanthropy, social media, and the courtroom. This week was no exception. Chris Brown made a major legal move overseas, Donald Trump found himself catching heat over comments about Nicki Minaj, a bizarre fake song upload involving D4VD sent social media into detective mode, Ciara continued showing…

Prosecutors say the video’s lyrics, jewelry and King Von imagery support their theory that OTF financed a deadly retaliation plot. Federal prosecutors want Lil Durk’s “P##### Me Off” music video shown to jurors as evidence that he intended to avenge King Von’s death. The government filed a motion asking U.S. District Judge Michael Fitzgerald to admit the video and its complete audio during Lil Durk’s upcoming murder-for-hire trial. Prosecutors claim the 2021 track directly supports their allegation that Lil Durk encouraged members and associates of Only the Family to take revenge after King Von was fatally shot in Atlanta in…

Source: Michael Tullberg / GettyLong before Travis Scott was walking around in unreleased pairs of Air Jordan 4s that had hypebeasts punching air and cursing the sneaker gods for not being able to access a single pair, Eminem had the sneaker game in a tizzy with his own exclusive “Friends & Family” Air Jordans. And, at last, you’ll be able to get your hands on a pair…but it’ll cost ya. According to Sneaker News, Eminem has teamed with Julien’s Auction house and decided to let go of some of his exclusive Air Jordan 4s, which were tailor-made for his Shady…

Apple’s new ‘Upgrade’ program allows customers to lease devices, then upgrade or purchase them. Leasing prices start at $17.99/month for the iPhone 17e and $24.99/month for the MacBook Air. Apple may lock financed iPhones if customers fall behind on lease payments. AppleApple is trying to make it easier for folks to get their expensive devices in their hands. In a time when people are currently complaining about ownership, specifically gamers regarding games after Sony announced it is killing physical game discs in 2028, Apple announced its new “Upgrade” program that will allow Apple fans to “lease” its devices. The Upgrade…

Nas joins Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and James Brown as the latest recipient of BMI’s Icon Award at the August 26 ceremony in LA. Nas is set to receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on August 26 in Los Angeles. BMI announced the honor today, recognizing Nas as one of rap’s greatest storytellers and a cultural force impossible to measure. The private ceremony in LA will also honor the songwriters, producers, and publishers behind the year’s 35 most-performed R&B/Hip-Hop songs from BMI’s catalog. BMI VP Catherine Brewton called Nas “a true icon whose legacy continues…