Rapper Brother Marquis, who was part of the iconic rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at age 58. The New York native’s death was announced by the group on social media. He died on Monday. “Mark Ross AKA ’ Brother Marquis of the 2 Live crew has went to the upper room,” the group … Read more
Rapper Sean Kingston was arrested on Thursday in California on fraud and theft charges, hours after police raided his Florida mansion, taking his mother into custody. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said Kingston was arrested without incident for a Florida warrant in the area of Fort Irwin, an Army base in the desert about 150 … Read more
Authorities in South Florida raided the home of Jamaican singer and rapper Sean Kingston and arrested his mother on Thursday morning. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office and Davie Police SWAT served arrest and search warrants at the luxurious Southwest Ranches property as part of an investigation that started in nearby Dania Beach, the Broward County Sheriff told … Read more
Legendary Brooklyn-born rapper-turned-financier Nas has rented a Tribeca apartment asking $16,500 a month. The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath spread is at the Enrique Norten-designed One York, which boasts the city’s first automated robo parking garage. Nas — born Nasir Jones — co-founded tech-investment firm QueensBridge Venture Partners with his manager, Anthony Saleh. Rapper and investor Nas. … Read more
Rapper Cam’ron left CNN anchor Abby Phillip stunned during a disastrous interview discussing the video of Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura. In an interview that’s since gone viral, Cam’ron, whose real name is Cameron Giles, was asked if he recognized that side of Combs that’s shown in the disturbing clip. “Everything in the video … Read more
Rapper Cardi B revealed during a recent interview that she doesn’t plan to endorse President Biden or the presumptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump, in 2024 because she feels people were “betrayed.” The rapper said that while she still believes Trump to be a threat, she’s felt “layers of disappointment” under Biden, citing the high cost … Read more
American rapper Quavo performed for a mere handful of fans at a recent concert, sparking a wild conspiracy theory that his music rival was responsible for the poor turnout. The former member of the massive hip-hop group Migos also has a slew of solo hits, but it seems that wasn’t enough to coax punters out … Read more
Rapper Chris King was fatally shot in Nashville, Tenn., on April 20 in a shooting that left others injured. He was 32. The musician, who was close friends with Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Keke Palmer, and Trippie Redd, was in an alley with pals when a shots fired in downtown Nashville. Moments before the … Read more
Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla allegedly suffered a major wardrobe malfunction after being pulled over by cops on Tuesday morning. The “Blessed” hitmaker, whose real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested and booked in Gwinnett County, Ga., on suspicion of allegedly driving under the influence, TMZ reports. She was also stopped on suspicion of possessing an open alcoholic … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs aggressively marketed himself to the ultra-rich as he turned his edgy rap glamor into a billion-dollar fortune. Billionaires told The Post he would cold email with business proposals, while other Wall Streeters acclaimed him as a “genius” and one CEO of the New York Stock Exchange called him an “inspiration” on a … Read more
While most hip-hoppers’ touring contracts include the artists’ preferred brand of high-end liquor, rapper Moshe Reuven’s list calls for rabbi-sanctioned dairy products. “And kosher nutritious meals,” the South Florida born-and-bred Hasidic rapper told The Post in an interview last week. The detail is one of many unexpected distinctions between the bearded frum rhymer and the … Read more
Is this not America? Former 2 Live Crew rapper Luther Campbell is planning to run for Congress to rep his home state of Florida — accompanied by a flashy documentary film to chronicle his challenge to the Washington establishment, The Post can confirm. Campbell, 63, the frontman of the hip-hop legends whose 1989 album “As … Read more
Machine Gun Kelly fans are mourning the loss of his Cleveland-inspired chest tattoos — and others are accusing him of wanting to be black — upon the reveal of his massive blackout tattoo. The Grammy-nominated “Bloody Valentine” rapper showed off his new art piece Tuesday on Instagram, which turned his entire upper chest black — … Read more
Rapper Killer Mike clashed with host Sunny Hostin on “The View” Monday after offering some praise of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, while also explaining he’s focused on local elections when asked to explain why he wasn’t endorsing President Biden yet. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin asked Killer Mike, a longtime progressive activist, about why he was hesitant to … Read more
This Burd has flown … for now. Dave Burd, aka rapper Lil Dicky, who stars in the FX comedy series “Dave,” is taking an “extended break” from the series. “After some back and forth, there are no current plans for a fourth season of ‘Dave’ right now, as Dave Burd has decided to take an extended break … Read more
Nick Cannon advised a New York City rapper, who threw a joint shower for his five baby mommas, to go to therapy and rest up. Cannon, a father of 12, laughed off Zeddy Will’s manager’s comparison of the two after it was revealed the musician was preparing to become a father of five. “I’m here … Read more
Famed rapper Yo Gotti’s brother “Big Jook” was killed during a shooting outside a restaurant in Memphis on Saturday in what police are calling a targeted attack, according to multiple reports. Memphis police were flagged down regarding reports of gunshots outside Perignons Restaurant & Event Center around 4:15 p.m where two men were shot. One … Read more
“Jeopardy!” fans are quick to criticize contestants for any mistakes or missed answers, and a flub that took place on an episode this week was no exception. During the game that aired on Thursday, players were presented with a category called “New Jazz.” One of the clues there read, “Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold can be heard … Read more
G-funk rapper C-Knight has died. The musician, who was a member of the Long Beach-based hip hop ensemble the Dove Shack, was 52. C-Knight, whose legal name is Arnez Blount, was taken off life support on Tuesday after he was hospitalized on Oct. 18 due to complications from diabetes. The rapper’s father, George Lee Washington … Read more
Jelly Roll may be nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 2023 Country Music Association Awards — one of five awards he’s up for Wednesday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena — but he’s hardly fresh off the farm. In fact, the Antioch, Tennessee native, behind hits such as “Need a Favor” and current … Read more