Cardi B went viral this weekend after she was seen doing her signature twerk during a set at the Revolve Festival. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, raised eyebrows on Saturday as she performed at the annual, invite-only event hosted by the online retailer in Thermal, Calif., during the first weekend … Read more
The police chase that led to Atlanta rapper Young Scooter dying from a freak injury may have been sparked by a fake 911 call about a naked woman being held hostage, according to cops offering a $5,000 reward in the hunt for the mystery caller. The rapper — real name Kenneth Edward Bailey — died … Read more
Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died on his 39th birthday Friday in a freak accident that occurred while fleeing a confrontation with police, according to authorities. The hip-hop artist, whose real name is Kenneth Edward Bailey, died at Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta after sustaining an injury to his leg while jumping a fence, TMZ … Read more
Rapper Sean Kingston broke down into tears and cried out for protection for his mother as the two were found guilty of wire fraud charges in a Florida courtroom on Friday, according to a report. The “Beautiful Girls” singer and Janice Turner were convicted of all five charges they faced stemming from their May 2024 … Read more
A little more than three years ago, we could’ve never imagined Will Smith gettin’ jiggy wit it again. After all, he had long ago given up his career as a lighthearted rapper and had become a serious thespian who was the frontrunner to win an Oscar in 2022 — on his third nomination — for … Read more
Will Smith “is canceled” — according to Will Smith. The actor said just that on his new album’s first track, “Int. Barbershop — Day,” which dropped on Friday. The song features Smith’s “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone. “Who the f–k Will Smith think he is?” one voice asks, to which … Read more
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime show has sparked more than 100 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission. The rapper, 37, took to the stage during the Philadelphia Eagles’ 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. During his 15-minute performance, the 22-time Grammy winner performed “Not Like Us” — his infamous diss track aimed at fellow … Read more
Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, has returned to social media following Kanye West’s attack on her grandchildren in a vile and unprovoked rant. Earlier this week, the disgraced rapper, 47, questioned the mental capacity of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir, in a disturbing post shared on X. After deleting his initial post, the 24-time … Read more
Kanye West just made another enemy. Cassie Ventura indirectly told the “Stronger” rapper, 47, to “shut the f–k up” after West publicly defended her ex, disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The “Me & U” singer, 38, reshared a post from the Shade Room that featured a photo of rapper Playboi Carti and a screenshot … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs didn’t know his leaked jailhouse call with Kanye West had been recorded for the general public to hear, a source close to the matter exclusively told The Post. A video showing Ye, 47, talking on the phone with Diddy, 55, was posted Monday on Instagram by The Shade Room. The video appeared … Read more
Kanye West has escalated his battle with ex-wife Kim Kardashian, launching a fresh salvo over the use of their daughter North West’s vocals in his latest song. The Yeezy founder, 47, attacked Kardashian, 44, early Tuesday in a series of since-deleted posts on X, seemingly in response to Playboi Carti asking the reality TV star … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs encouraged Kanye West to “have some f–king” fun in a phone call made from jail amid his drama with ex-wife Kim Kardashian. West and the “Skims” founder have been feuding over his new track, titled “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,” that features their 11-year-old daughter, North West, as well as Combs. … Read more
So heartless. Kanye West has sparked fury once again, this time over a casting call he released featuring disturbing requirements that echo his recent antisemitic behavior. The “Gold Digger” rapper, 47, shared the casting call on Saturday in a post on X. Hinting that the job is unpaid, the notice was described as an “open … Read more
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are feuding over the rapper’s new song that seemingly features their daughter North West, 11 and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Ye, 47, shared the new track, titled “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,” on X (formerly Twitter) Saturday, followed by screenshots of his alleged text message exchange with Kardashian, 44, where they … Read more
Troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine said he was handcuffed for six hours as federal authorities raided his Florida mansion — where they seized drugs and guns. The 28-year-old rainbow-haired rapper — real name is Daniel Hernandez — told TMZ that police and federal agents busted into his home Wednesday morning and tore up his place while … Read more
No more drama. Faith Evans and Lil’ Kim, along with Biggie Smalls’ children and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son, Christian, came together on Wednesday for the funeral of the late rapper’s mother, Voletta Wallace, who passed away last month at the age of 78. Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter, Bad Boy artist Mase, and RCA Records president … Read more
Plot twist. Anthony Mackie revealed on “The Pivot Podcast” Tuesday that his life story was used by Eminem as inspiration for their infamous rap battle at the end of “8 Mile.” “We’re on set one day, and he’s like, ‘Yo, It doesn’t make sense that we’re beefing,’” Mackie, 46, recalled. “I was like, ‘Right.’ He … Read more
US rapper Ice Spice was booed off the stage by Aussie fans after she arrived almost 30 minutes late to her New Year’s Eve gig in Queensland. The “Munch” singer was due to perform at the Wildlands Festival at Brisbane Showgrounds on Tuesday evening, but she rocked up to the venue 25 minutes late for her 30-minute … Read more
Rapper OG Maco has died two weeks after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 32. Maco, best known for his song “U Guessed It,” passed away surrounded by his family Thursday night at a Los Angeles hospital, according to TMZ. Maco’s family later confirmed his death in a post shared on the rapper’s Instagram … Read more
Megan Thee Stallion asked a court on Tuesday to issue a restraining order against Tory Lanez, who she says is harassing her from prison through surrogates as he serves a 10-year sentence for shooting her in the feet. The petition filed by the hip-hop star in Los Angeles Superior Court asks the judge to prevent … Read more