Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud has reached the legal level. Drake, 38, filed a pre-action petition in a Manhattan court Monday against Universal Music Group and Spotify and alleged they created a “scheme” to boost the success of Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” In the court documents obtained The Post, Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC said … Read more
Oakland star Saafir has died at 54. The veteran West Coast rapper — real name Reggie Gibson — passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to his former Golden State Project groupmate Xzibit, who broke the news to fans. “I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else … Read more
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine struck a deal to end his current jail stint, agreeing to serve a month behind bars for violating the terms of his release after a felony conviction, prosecutors said Wednesday. The deal with federal prosecutors was described in a letter partially endorsed by a Manhattan federal judge. It calls for the entertainer to be … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs is spending his double nickel birthday behind bars — and long gone are his lavish, over-the-top bashes. While he used to spray Cristal, eat caviar and celebrate with VIP tables at the hottest clubs alongside his A-list pals, this year will look different for the embattled rapper. But at least he gets … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Tyler, The Creator won’t have much free time next year. The former Odd Future frontman just announced 16 additional dates to his … Read more
Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested for allegedly violating the terms of his release from prison following his conviction on gang crimes, according to a report. The rapper was indicted on racketeering charges in 2018 and cut a plea deal. The 28-year-old was released from prison in 2020. 6ix9ine/Instagram The rainbow-haired rapper, whose real name is … Read more
50 Cent claimed he was asked to perform at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. “I got a call but they wanted me [for] Sunday,” the rapper, 49, said during an interview on “The Breakfast Club” radio show Tuesday. The hosts, including DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God, brought up the reports … Read more
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk has been charged in a murder-for-hire plot targeting rapper Quando Rondo over his alleged involvement in the killing of up-and-coming musician King Von in 2020 in Atlanta. The “All My Life” hitmaker, whose real name is Durk Derrick Banks, is currently being held at Broward County Jail in Florida without bond. Federal charges … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Odd Future you’ve been dreaming of is almost here. Tyler, The Creator just announced he’ll play arenas all over the world … Read more
Brooklyn-born rapper and producer, Ka — who was also a 9/11 first responder — unexpectedly died over the weekend. He was 52. Kaseem Ryan, known by fans as “Ka,” passed away on Saturday in his hometown of New York City, his grieving family announced on social media. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kaseem … Read more
It’s not a good day to be Bow Wow. The “Bounce With Me” rapper, 37, is facing backlash for complaining on a podcast that Sean “Diddy” Combs isn’t hosting parties anymore following his arrest for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. “It seems unreal at times,” Bow Wow said about Combs’ legal troubles on the Oct. … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs is struggling in federal jail — but not for reasons you might think. The embattled mogul has been locked up at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center since Sept. 17 after the judge denied his bail request, and he’ll be sitting in his cell into the new year. The fallen Bad Boy Records founder’s attorney, … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs has appealed a Manhattan judge’s no-bail ruling, arguing he should be freed from jail ahead of his sex trafficking trial because the prosecutors’ push to keep him behind bars is “based on speculation.” The disgraced hip hop mogul’s lawyers filed the brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mother, Janice Combs, broke her silence after her son’s arrest for sex trafficking and racketeering. In a statement shared Sunday by her lawyer, Natlie G. Figgers, Janice said that the 54-year-old rapper is innocent of the sexual abuse allegations and is not a “monster.” “I come to you today as a mother … Read more
Rich Homie Quan’s cause of death has been revealed. Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, the rapper died from the combined effects of fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine and promethazine, according to the medical examiner’s office in Fulton County, Georgia, per TMZ. The rap star’s death has been ruled an accident. Rich Homie Quan passed away on Thursday, September … Read more
Damian Lillard endured quite the blast from his past Monday during the Bucks’ media day. When fielding questions from reporters at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Lillard was asked about the time rapper GloRilla shot her shot with him at NBA All-Star weekend in February. The Bucks point guard — who laughed when asked, “Are you … Read more
Reginald VelJohnson has responded to allegations that he was previously sexually involved with Sean “Diddy” Combs amid the rapper’s arrest for sex trafficking on Sept. 16. “That’s all bulls–t,” the 72-year-old told TMZ during an outing in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon. “I don’t know that man,” VelJohnson, who is currently competing on Season 33 of “DWTS,” responded. “I’ve never … Read more
Rapper Macklemore has been axed from a festival line-up after he made controversial comments during a performance. On Wednesday, the star went viral after videos emerged on social media of him saying “f—k America”, while performing at Seattle’s charity music event Palestine Will Live Forever. “Straight up, say it. I’m not gonna stop you. I’m … Read more
LeBron James claimed “ain’t no party like a Diddy party” in a resurfaced video with the rapper who remains behind bars at a Brooklyn federal prison following his arrest last week on sex trafficking charges. The Lakers star had joined Sean “Diddy” Combs on an Instagram Live chat four years ago where the athlete made … Read more
Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop, who collapsed onstage while performing in Connecticut last month, died of heart disease, the state medical examiner’s office has determined. The official cause of death for the performer, born Isaac Freeman III, was hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a spokesperson for the Connecticut medical examiner’s office said Wednesday. Fatman Scoop, 56, collapsed while … Read more