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
Snitching rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sued by his ex girlfriend for alleged physical and sexual abuse — and for maliciously sharing her intimate photos online after the pair split. The troubled musician’s former lover, Jorgina Lulu Guillermo Diaz, also claimed he drugged her, abused her, and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from her … Read more
Lil Wayne is big-time bummed. The rap superstar had been actively campaigning to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in his native New Orleans. But instead, it was announced last Sunday that another hip-hop giant, Kendrick Lamar, would be running the biggest stage in the game on Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome. “I … Read more
It’s nothing but up for Cardi B! The rapper, 31, and her estranged husband, Offset, have welcomed their third baby together more than a month after Cardi filed for divorce. “The prettiest lil thing,” Cardi captioned a Sept. 12 Instagram post alongside pictures of herself, Offset, 32, and their two older kids, Kulture, 6, and Wave, 3, at the hospital. Cardi … Read more
Megan Thee Stallion was left a little rattled at the MTV Video Music Awards Wednesday night. Shortly after kicking off the night as host of the 2024 ceremony, Megan turned heads with a stunning homage to the legendary Ms. Britney Spears and one of her most famous VMAs looks. Megan emerged from a commercial break … Read more
Shady’s back. Tell a friend! Eminem made his TV debut for his 12th studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady,” at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Wednesday. The rapper channeled his 2000 VMAs performance of “The Real Slim Shady,” taking the stage with an army of bleach blonde-wig wearing body … Read more
Rich Homie Quan’s loved ones have shared a poignant tribute to the late rapper following his sudden death at age 33. “On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the Lamar family lost our beloved son, brother, father and friend,” his family told People in a statement Monday. “Known to the world as Rich Homie Quan, Dequantes Devontay Lamar was … Read more
Kendrick Lamar has been named the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. The news was announced Sunday by the NFL, Roc Nation and Apple Music. Lamar, 37, confirmed the announcement on Instagram, as well. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. … Read more
Rich Homie Quan’s girlfriend discovered his lifeless body on the couch inside their Atlanta home and called 911. The rapper’s significant other was frantic while telling the operator that he was “not breathing” and didn’t have a heartbeat in the recording obtained by TMZ. According to the girlfriend, Rich Homie Quan never came to bed … Read more
Rich Homie Quan’s name was brought up during Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial on Tuesday, September 3, just two days before the rapper’s sudden death. When star witness YSL Woody, whose real name is Kenneth Copeland, took the stand, the prosecution asked him if Young Thug, 33, had a problem with Rich Homie Quan, 33, … Read more
Rapper Fatman Scoop died after he collapsed mid-performance during a free concert in Connecticut on Friday night, according to a report. He was 53. The New York-born artist, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, was headlining the “Green & Gold Party” in Hamden, Conn. when he suffered a “medical emergency.” Video posted to social … Read more
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Baby was arrested on the Las Vegas Strip after cops accused him of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Dominique Jones, was taken into custody early Monday and booked in Clark County Detention Center on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon without a … Read more
For the Roots’ rapper Black Thought, the pastoral pleasure of playing SummerStage in Central Park is a no-brainer. “It’s classic New York — or old New York, as people sort of refer to it — in its energy and the vibe,” the 50-year-old frontman told The Post about the Rumsey Playfield concert series that the … Read more
The rap world has lost one of its own. Well-known Houston rapper BeatKing, also known as Justin Riley, has died at age 39. A rep for BeatKing, Tasha Felder, revealed the artist passed away in a Houston, Texas, hospital on Thursday after suffering a pulmonary embolism, per TMZ. BeatKing attends the “Trapper of the Year” art … Read more
Twenty years ago, Missy Elliott worked it with two other legendary divas — Beyoncé and Alicia Keys — on the Verizon Ladies First Tour. (Just let that lineup sink in for a minute. I’ll wait …) I was fortunate enough to be in their presence at the now-defunct Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, NJ, back … Read more