• Tekashi‘s kidnapper is too dangerous to be released amid pandemic: Feds

    Tekashi‘s kidnapper is too dangerous to be released amid pandemic: Feds

    Federal prosecutors argued in court papers filed Friday that Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s kidnapper is a violent high-ranking member of the Nine Trey gang and could be a menace to the community if sprung from prison due to the coronavirus pandemic. “His leadership role in an incredibly violent gang, his participation in a gunpoint kidnapping and robbery, …
  • Rapper Fred the Godson dead from the coronavirus at 35

    Rapper Fred the Godson dead from the coronavirus at 35

    Fred the Godson has died after contracting the coronavirus earlier this month. He was 35. The Bronx rapper, whose real name is Frederick Thomas, revealed on Twitter he was on a ventilator in the hospital on April 6. His wife, LeeAnn Jemmott, told News 12 on April 8 that a doctor said he wasn’t faring …
  • Rapper Chynna Rogers dead at 25 years old

    Rapper Chynna Rogers dead at 25 years old

    Model and rapper Chynna Rogers has died at the age of 25. The rising star was found dead in her Philadelphia home on Wednesday, her manager confirmed to Page Six. No cause of death has been released. “Chynna was deeply loved and will be sorely missed,” her family said in a statement. Rogers signed with …
  • Rapper YNW Melly tests positive for coronavirus, files for early release

    Rapper YNW Melly tests positive for coronavirus, files for early release

    Any port in a storm! Rapper YNW Melly has filed for restricted release from custody after testing positive for coronavirus while in Broward County Jail, his Twitter announced Thursday night. Melly, née Jamell Demons, was arrested last February on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the October 2018 killings of two other up-and-coming …
  • Chuck D admits on April Fools’ Day that Flavor Flav’s firing was a hoax

    Chuck D admits on April Fools’ Day that Flavor Flav’s firing was a hoax

    Don’t believe the hype! Chuck D has admitted the monthlong feud that saw Flavor Flav fired from Public Enemy was just a hoax — finally coming clean in time to promote a new record on April Fools’ Day. Dubbing it “April ‘FlavChuck’ Day,” the legendary rapper admitted the plan was initially to reveal all during …
  • Lizzo and Blueface flirting over Instagram, radio

    Lizzo and Blueface flirting over Instagram, radio

    Lizzo and rapper Blueface have been doing a little flirting over the airwaves. During a recent appearance on radio station Real 92.3, Blueface said, “Lizzo, if you’re out there and you’re hearing this, listening — call me, baby.” The “Good as Hell” Grammy winner responded on her Instagram account, posting a picture of herself wearing …
  • Rapper Da Brat confirms relationship with Jesseca Dupart in emotional video

    Rapper Da Brat confirms relationship with Jesseca Dupart in emotional video

    Rapper Da Brat — known for her collaborations with Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott and several other big names — has introduced the world to her girlfriend, Kaleidoscope Hair Products CEO Jesseca Dupart. The “What Do You Like” rapper posted an emotional, tear-filled video to Instagram of Dupart gifting her with a white Bentley ahead of …