Music industry shows support for Iranian rapper sentenced to death

Several American rappers and the Recording Academy have expressed their support for Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was sentenced to death last week for participating in the Woman, Life, Freedom protests that swept Iran in 2022. Salehi was prosecuted on charges of corruption on earth, a charge used often by the regime in Iran … Read more

Photographer sues Megan Thee Stallion, claiming he was unfairly fired

A photographer who worked for Megan Thee Stallion said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that he was forced to watch her have sex, was unfairly fired soon after and was abused as her employee. In the suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Emilio Garcia said that after a night out in 2022 in Ibiza, … Read more

Kid Cudi forced to cancel Tour due to Coachella injury

Kid Cudi, the renowned rapper known for his electrifying performances and loyal fanbase, has hit a major roadblock in his career journey. Just when fans were gearing up for his highly anticipated Insano Engage the Rage World Tour, fate had something else in store for the artist. KID CUDI’S TOUR The excitement was palpable when … Read more

Two men convicted in killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Two men were convicted of murder Tuesday in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, a brazen 2002 shooting in the rap legend’s studio. An anonymous Brooklyn federal jury delivered the verdict in the trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington. Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, worked the turntables in Run-DMC as … Read more

HHP mother’s health ‘is not okay’

The mother of the late South African rapper Jabulani ‘HHP’ Tsambo has allegedly been battling with her health, ZiMoja recently reported. EISH! HHP’S MOTHER IS ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCING HEALTH ISSUES A source speaking to the publication was reported to have shared that HHP’s mother has been in and out of hospital since her son’s death. HHP died … Read more

Tupac Shakur suspect ‘to be freed in days’ one month after being granted bail despite struggles to raise $750k cash bond

TUPAC Shakur murder suspect Keefe D should be free within days, his lawyer says – even though he has now spent a month behind bars struggling to raise enough cash to post his $750,000 bail. Keefe’s high profile Las Vegas lawyer Carl Arnold told The U.S. Sun he is “100 percent confident” confident that the … Read more

Charlotte Cardin, Daniel Caesar, Talk lead 2024 Juno nominees

In an almost exact repeat of her showing in 2022, Montreal artist Charlotte Cardin leads the 2024 Juno nominations with six, with nods for artist, album, pop album, songwriter and single of the year, along with TikTok’s fan choice award, the show’s organizers announced on Tuesday.  Cardin, who both hosted the event and won in four of those … Read more

Surprise romance at pre-Grammys party

In a dazzling display of style and unexpected companionship, Lana Del Rey, the iconic West Coast singer, and rapper Quavo, 32, set tongues wagging as they arrived together for a star-studded pre-Grammys party at The Fleur Room in Los Angeles. ALSO READ: Justin Bieber and Hailey’s cosy date in Beverly Hills LANA DEL REY AND … Read more

TikTok may lose Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and more as licensing dispute grows

Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired. UMG said it had not agreed to terms of a new deal with TikTok, and plans to … Read more