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Early on Friday morning (June 5), the Senate passed legislation that will provide $70 billion in funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. The vote was 52-47, with Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska being the lone Republican to join the Democrats in opposing it, save for Michael Bennett of Colorado, who missed the vote. The bill is expected to go before the House of Representatives, who are expected to pass it. Funding is to last through 2028.The bill had been held up by Democrats who…

Source: Kevin Dietsch / GettyAccording to reports, lawyers for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have directed employees to remove President Donald Trump’s name from signs and other materials bearing his title to comply with a judge’s order. The deadline for everything to be done is June 12 – two days before Trump’s birthday. The memo from the center’s legal counsel, which was issued June 4, asked employees to change email signatures to reflect “The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,” or “Kennedy Center.”The initial opinion was made by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper on May 29,…

Latto is finally setting the record straight about the inspiration behind her latest single. She has revealed that she was responding to Cardi B on “Gimme Dat.” As spotted on TMZ, Latto made a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club. The Atlanta rapper confirmed that the album cut was indeed influenced by the drama surrounding Cardi B’s infamous leaked phone call, though she stopped short of calling the record a full-blown diss track. “I ain’t really look at it like a diss,” Latto explained. “It was just my perspective of what happened.”The comments stem from a leaked call that surfaced…

The feds show Lil Durk killing a Quando Rondo look-alike in a music video and reveal a text saying Durk can’t let King Von’s death slide in a new indictment.On Thursday (June 4), the government filed a third superseding indictment in the United States Court for the Central District of California, which charges the Chicago rapper with the additional crimes of murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit stalking. In the 30-page document, the prosecution shares more new evidence, including screenshots from an unreleased music video for the song “Redman,” which allegedly shows Durk shooting and killing a…

Vince Staples has officially released his highly anticipated new album, Cry Baby, in partnership with Loma Vista Recordings. The 10-track project is available now across digital platforms and on vinyl, including a limited Cry Baby Red variant featuring an exclusive bonus track available only through independent record stores. The release marks the beginning of a new chapter for Staples as he enters his independent era, one defined by direct engagement with fans. In recent weeks, the Long Beach rapper has personally sold tickets at El Rey Theatre for his album release show, welcomed fans to rehearsals at The Smell, and…

50 Cent just greenlit “Power: Legacy” with Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey Jr. bringing Tommy and Tariq back together for a New York takeover. 50 Cent just locked in the biggest move for the “Power” franchise yet, and it’s bringing two of the most iconic characters back together for a New York takeover that fans have been waiting years to see. Starz greenlit “Power: Legacy” with Joseph Sikora returning as Tommy Egan and Michael Rainey Jr. back as Tariq St. Patrick. “Power never dies, and this chapter is our biggest yet,” 50 told The Hollywood Reporter. “Fans have been waiting…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming band The Sunspots and their brand new single titled “Cut To The Chase”. A blast of sunshine, soul, and irresistible groove has arrived with the release of “Cut To The Chase,” the debut single from Southern California outfit The Sunspots. Overflowing with vibrant horns, uplifting melodies, and timeless soul influences, the track captures the spirit of an era when music brought people together in celebration of love, peace, and freedom. From the very first note, “Cut To The Chase” transports listeners…

Ye’s Arnhem shows move forward with 70,000 tickets sold and three protests registered, as courts reject efforts to block his Netherlands performances. (Character count: 128 characters) Ye is heading to the Netherlands this weekend with 70,000 tickets already sold for two shows at Gelredome in Arnhem, but the controversy surrounding his arrival isn’t slowing down the momentum. Three separate protests have been registered with the municipality, including one from the Jewish organization CIDI and two from individual demonstrators who plan to make their voices heard outside the venue. Mayor Ahmed Marcouch confirmed the demonstrations and said he’s committed to giving…

Latto is shedding light on her relationships with some of hip-hop’s biggest stars. During a candid appearance on The Breakfast Club, the rapper sat down with Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, and Loren LoRosa to discuss everything from industry feuds and personal growth to the inspiration behind her music. While reflecting on her decision to move past her issues with Ice Spice, Latto also addressed her ongoing tension with Cardi B. The conversation comes as fans continue to dissect lyrics from Latto’s new album, Big Mama, which reportedly includes bars directed at Cardi. The friction stems from leaked…

Quincy and Al B. Sure! have a reunion that was not what anybody thought it was. Quincy is bringing “Nite and Day” back to life, but the real story might be the reunion behind the music. For years, the relationship between Al B. Sure! and his son Quincy Brown seemed complicated, layered with family history, industry politics and plenty of public speculation. Now, at least from the outside looking in, things appear to be in a much better place. As many Hip-Hop and R&B fans know, Quincy is the biological son of Al B. Sure! and the late Kim Porter. After Kim’s relationship with Sean Combs,…