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Cassie Ventura is currently still embroiled in a legal matter connected to her ex Sean “Diddy” Combs, and it’s been reported that she has left the country. After receiving a $20 million payout from Combs, Cassie said in a court declaration filed this month that she has no intentions of moving back to the United States. As reported by TMZ, Cassie communicated in a court declaration filed on May 1 that she and her husband, Alex Fine, and their children are residing in an undisclosed location.“I reside outside of the United States. I do not intend to move back to…

Fans of the New Rory & Mal podcast are well aware of co-host Mal’s ties to both Roc-A-Fella Records, JAŸ-Z, and Drake. After JAŸ-Z threw lyrical jabs at Drake during a brief freestyle at the Roots Picnic, Mal was asked about which side he’s on. Sitting with his cohosts, Rory and Demaris, Mal, real name Jamil Clay, was asked to pick a side in the assumed clash between Drizzy and Hov. Although Mal stated that it isn’t a beef between the pair, he made it clear that the Canadian superstar has his support should a bar-for-bar battle happen in the…

For two days, Philadelphia became the center of hip-hop culture as Roots Picnic 2026 transformed Belmont Plateau into a celebration of the music, the legends who built it, and the artists carrying it into the future. Curated by The Roots and guided by the vision of Questlove and Black Thought, this year’s festival delivered more than star power. It served as a reminder of hip-hop’s enduring impact, bringing together multiple generations of artists whose contributions have shaped the culture over the last five decades. Saturday night belonged to Jay-Z. In a rare festival appearance, the Brooklyn icon took the stage…

Method Man reveals his battle with E-pill addiction, depression, and social anxiety during the Roc-A-Fella era, and how he quit. Method Man sat down with Math Hoffa on “My Expert Opinion” to reveal the raw truth about one of the darkest chapters of his career. The Wu-Tang Clan legend discussed his battle with E-pill addiction, depression, and the mental health crisis that nearly derailed his legacy during the Roc-A-Fella and Murder Inc. transition era. The iconic rapper explained how label politics played a major role in his struggles. Method Man fought Def Jam hard over the release of “All I…

Santa Monica Studios / God of War LaufeySony held an epic State of Play presentation on Tuesday and revealed that God of War: Laufey, a new entry in the GOW franchise, is on the way, but, of course, there is a group of gamers on social media who are BIG MAD that it will center on another character who is not named Kratos, who also happens to be a woman. To close out yesterday’s State of Play presentation, Santa Monica Studios dropped a 20-minute look at God of War Laufey, a new adventure in the world of God of War currently in development. The game…

Nas steps into the NBA Finals spotlight with a voiceover on Nicholas Britell’s new league-wide sonic identity. Nas just became the voice of the biggest basketball moment of the year, and it’s way bigger than just a voiceover gig. The NBA tapped the legendary rapper to narrate a brand new Finals promo scored by Nicholas Britell, the Emmy-winning composer behind HBO’s “Succession,” and the collaboration marks the league’s first real attempt at building what they’re calling a “signature audio identity.” This isn’t just background music for commercials. It’s the foundation for how the NBA wants to sound across everything from…

The music world has lost one of its most beloved voices. With profound sadness, the family of two time Grammy Award winner announced that the legendary singer, songwriter, and balladeer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, surrounded by family and loved ones. For more than five decades, Bryson stood among the most respected vocalists in R&B history, building a catalog that became the soundtrack to countless romances, celebrations, and personal milestones. His rich tenor and unmistakable delivery made him one of the genre’s most enduring performers, earning him fans across generations and around the globe.…

Bobby Shmurda calls out Jaÿ-Z in his social media posts, claiming that Hov’s attorney put him in prison.On Tuesday (June 2), the Brooklyn rapper crashed out in a series of posts on his Instagram page blaming Jaÿ-Z’s Roc Nation attorney Alex Spiro for his incarceration. In a lengthy missive, which can be viewed below, Bobby claimed he was coerced into accepting a plea deal in 2016 related to his 2014 gun case. To provide some background, Bobby accepted a plea agreement in September of 2016 in his gun case and pleaded guilty to third-degree conspiracy and weapons possession. He received…

Source: Astrida Valigorsky / GettyHip-Hop and R&B have always been about truth-telling. From speaking on social issues to celebrating identity, these genres have given artists a platform to share their stories on their own terms. To honor Pride Month and Black Music Month, a growing number of LGBTQ+ artists continue to push the culture forward while creating space for authenticity, visibility, and representation. Check out 15 LGBTQ+ artists in Hip-Hop and R&B who are unapologetically themselves inside.  According to the GRAMMYs, LGBTQ+ artists have helped reshape the sound and culture of Hip-Hop and R&B. They show the world that there…

Roc Nation hits Tyrone Blackburn with a sanctions motion as the lawyer behind Fat Joe’s wild lawsuit runs low on cash. Roc Nation wants a federal judge to make Tyrone Blackburn pay for dragging Jay-Z’s company into one of rap’s ugliest cases involving their artist, Fat Joe. The company filed a new sanctions motion on June 1 and asked the court to toss the case and cover its fees. Blackburn represents Terrance Dixon, the former hype man who filed a $20 million lawsuit against Fat Joe in June 2025. Dixon rode with the Bronx rapper from roughly 2005 to 2020…