Author: Oliver
Cissy Houston was laid to rest on Thursday (Oct. 17) in her hometown of Newark, NJ. The Celebration of Life was held at New Hope Baptist Church where Houston was a member and led the choir for decades, according to the Associated Press. It is also the same church that housed the funeral for her daughter Whitney Houston in 2012. Attendees included Dionne Warwick, BeBe Winans, Darlene Love, Valerie Simpson, Monifah Carter, producer Debra Martin Chase, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. When speaking, Warwick, Houston’s niece, reflected on their time spent together. “She gave so…
Kendrick Lamar may have defeated Drake in a unanimous decision earlier this year, but there is another artist he feels is currently the “hardest out.” On Thursday (Oct. 17), K. Dot took to Instagram to show love to TDE’s Doechii, an emcee that Lamar believes has a long-lasting star quality about her. The ever-elusive rapper posted a screenshot of Doechii’s critically acclaimed album, Alligator Bites Never Heal, declaring her the artist of the moment. The Swamp Princess caught wind of the praise and reacted accordingly with a flurry of posts thanking Dot for his recognition. “Thank you Dot. You the…
YSL Woody apologized to Young Thug for his role in the YSL trial. On Thursday (Oct. 17), a video of Woody addressing Thug and the situation went viral. Woody uploaded a video called “Just A Conversation With Lil Woody” to his YouTube channel, showing a more remorseful side to himself and explaining how he wronged Thugger. “The pain, the suffering, everything I’ve caused on him and his family,” he said. “I wish I had the mindset and the strength that I have now. I’ll never forgive myself. I took him through a process that I never should have took him…
Although she is currently busy running her Fenty beauty empire, Rihanna will always be a music lover at heart first. The Barbadian singer recently tapped into her A&R bag as she messaged R&B singer Zyah Belle to ask her to release her song “LYIN,” which is out now. “Okay, this is breaking news. You wouldn’t guess who’s in my DM,” Belle excitedly said in her TikTok. “Bad Gal Riri. Rihanna. Yes, this is not a drill. Rihanna messaged me.” She then shared a screenshot of their DM exchange, which shows RiRi saying, “Just here to remind you to drop this if you haven’t yet! And if…
Legendary hip-hop icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are no strangers to creating culture-defining moments, and this time they’re shaking up the spirits world with the release of Still G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop. The duo, who’ve already tasted success with their first beverage, Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop, are now entering the ultra-premium spirits space with this new gin release. Still G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop promises a smooth, refreshing flavor and represents a modern take on gin that pays homage to the classic West Coast sound that both artists helped define. From “Gin & Juice” to a…
50 Cent, the multitalented rapper, entrepreneur, and cultural icon, is about to take over Las Vegas for the first time ever. Known for his game-changing contributions to music, television, and business, 50 Cent will launch his highly anticipated residency, “50 Cent: In Da Club,” at PH Live, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. This six-show extravaganza kicks off on December 27, 2024, and concludes with an epic New Year’s Eve performance on January 4, 2025. Fans can expect to witness a mix of 50’s classic hits, jaw-dropping production, and a party atmosphere only 50 Cent could deliver. 50 Cent Brings the…
Diddy has been behind bars since for several weeks. The mogul has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since he was charged with racketeering and trafficking. According to TMZ, however, Diddy is still trying to make bail. The outlet reported that the Bad Boy founder issued another appeal to be released from MDC Brooklyn on bond. His legal team has filed documents appealing the most recent denial, claiming that he is not at risk for fleeing the country. Diddy’s legal team previously offered a whopping $50 million bond, but it was denied at the urging of the…
Kanye West and Bianca Censori put rumors of their divorce to rest on Tuesday after paparazzi spotted them together at Dover Street Market Ginza in Tokyo. The two’s shopping trip marked the first time they’ve been seen publically together since September 20th. TMZ, the outlet that originally broke the news of their alleged split, published a video of them shopping together. In the clip, they rock matching all-white outfits and walk around the mall arm-in-arm. In making the original report, TMZ cited “multiple sources” close to the couple, alleging that Censori made the move a few weeks ago and has…
Chris Brown is caught up in another legal conflict. The pop star has been called out by a former assault accuser over an incident dating back to February 2023. The accuser, Abe Diaw, alleges that Chris Brown smashed a bottle of liquor over his head during a confrontation at a nightclub. Diaw filed a lawsuit due to the injuries he suffered, but allegedly heard nothing in return. The Blast reports that Diaw is now seeking a $16 million default judgement. This is due to the fact that Breezy has allegedly ignored the lawsuit. The accuser goes as far as to…
Safaree made a controversial maneuver this past weekend by popping out to support Nicki Minaj. She is currently in the midst of her Gag City Reloaded portion of the extensive Pink Friday 2 tour. Video of her ex surfaced online, and it went viral. The artist and TV personality was having the time of his life dancing to the Queen of New York’s hits. He even voiced his love for Nicki on X (Twitter), saying, “I’m proud no cap… a lot of yalll will never understand but there is no malice in me… I’m proud.” The former partners had a…