Joe Rogan is facing backlash and scrutiny following the circulation of footage showing him laughing at his friend and frequent Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) guest Joey “Coco” Diaz’s description of trading stand-up comedy stage time for sexual favors from …
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Tray Savage Murdered In Chicago — ‘Glo Gang’ Rapper Was 26
Rising Chicago-based rapper Tray Savage was killed earlier today by unknown assailants. The Chief Keef associate was declared dead shortly after being shot in his Chicago neighborhood. Tray Savage passed away at the University of Chicago Medical Cente…
Black Metal Arsonist Faces 70 Years in Prison for Baptist Church Burnings
Black metal musician Holden Matthews, a 22-year-old Louisiana resident, has pled guilty to intentionally burning down three Baptist churches that were predominantly attended by African Americans. Matthews, who is the son of a Louisiana sheriff’s deputy…
Nicki Minaj’s Brother Sentenced to 25 Years For Child Rape
Rapper Nicki Minaj’s brother is facing life in prison after a judge sentenced him for child sexual assault. A judge convicted Jelani Maraj of predatory sexual assault and child endangerment back in 2017. The victim testified during his trial that…
Datsik Breaks His Silence After Multiple Sexual Assault Accusations — Here’s His Complete Statement
18 months after battling a string of sexual assault allegations, dubstep DJ Datsik is breaking his silence. Not only is Datsik (real name: Troy Beetles) breaking his long, 18-month silence with a lengthy statement, he’s also issuing an official p…
Japanese Fan Travels 6,000 Miles to Cleveland to Meet Bone Thugs n’ Harmony, Gets Robbed Blind by Locals
Ryo Muranaka, who is an aspiring Japanese rapper, traveled more than 6,000 miles to Cleveland, in the hope of meeting his idols: Bone Thugs n’ Harmony. He also sold all his possessions to pay for the trip. Then, tragedy struck. He was not only robbed o…
If Stormzy Didn’t Demand Ben Cook’s Dismissal, Who Did?
More questions than answers surround the abrupt departure of Atlantic Records UK president Ben Cook. The abrupt resignation of Atlantic Records UK president Ben Cook earlier this week is still causing ripples, with industry onlookers wondering exactly …
Atlantic Records UK President Steps Down Over Blackface Allegations
An ugly situation is unfolding this morning involving Atlantic Records UK president — or, ex-president — Ben Cook. The longtime Atlantic Records UK president Ben Cook has officially tendered his resignation, citing issues stemming from a costume party …
No Bankruptcy, No Refunds, No Liability — PledgeMusic Files Wind Up Order, Absolving Executives of Any and All Wrongdoing
PledgeMusic is pulling a sneaky disappearing act. Aiming to completely disappear into the middle of the night, the crowdfunding platform’s executives shut down the website last week. This came months after PledgeMusic reportedly froze artists’ funds an…
Aretha Franklin’s Family Is In a Full-Blown War Over the Singer’s Assets and Legacy
According to the late Queen of Soul’s lawyers, Aretha Franklin’s youngest son, Kecalf Cunningham, doesn’t have “the ability, skill, and knowledge” to serve as estate administrator. Late last summer, the famous gospel and soul singer succumbed to pancre…