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Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Six years after Chicago police determined that the hate crime against Jussie Smollett was a hoax, they’re finally ready to close the case. However, the Empire actor won’t be getting away scot-free; he’ll have to donate $50,000 to a charity of his choice. TMZ reports that he’ll be handing the check over to Building Better Futures Center for the Arts in Chicago, a nonprofit that aims to […]

Paras Griffin Gospel music has done our culture good over the past century, providing melodic inspiration to get through some our toughest mental battles and touching our souls by way of some of the most dynamic voices you’ll ever hear. From the pioneering days of Mahalia Jackson and the pen game of Thomas Andrew Dorsey to the ones we consider legends today like The Clark Sisters, Yolanda Adams, Mary, Mary […]

Source: John Lamparski / Getty Sacha Jenkins, a writer, director, producer and co-founder of the beloved Hip-Hop magazine ego trip, has passed away. For Generation X and Millennial-aged Hip-Hop fans—and particularly Hip-Hop journalists—Jenkins was a titan. Born in Philadelphia, but raised in Queens, he was a co-founder of ego trip magazine along with fellow rap journalist Elliott Wilson in 1994. Although it only published 13 issues in four years, it […]

CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wired’s playlist where we showcase music that we believe is “Certified Fresh,” is back with the newness! With our latest update this week, we’re gonna focus on Joey BadA$$ and his feud with what seems like the entire West Coast before sharing new heat. I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don’t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Tamar Braxton’s Top 10 Iconic Moments When it comes to star power, few shine quite like Tamar Braxton. Whether she’s lighting up the stage with powerhouse vocals, turning heads with bold fashion, or commanding attention with her unapologetic personality, Tamar has always been a force to be reckoned with. From her early days singing with her sisters to becoming a solo R&B sensation and reality […]

Source: Jackson State University / Getty Lil Durk is currently embroiled in a legal battle, facing accusations of intimidating witnesses in a murder-for-hire case set to go to trial later this year. Prosecutors allege that Durk was not only responsible for financing the crime but also for orchestrating and directing it. The charges stem from the murder of Savaiy’a Robinson, the cousin of rapper Rondo, which Durk is said to […]

Source: JEFF HAYNES / Getty Every Sports Hero Needs a Villain Sports pull us in for all kinds of reasons—speed, skill, drama, and unforgettable moments. We love the underdogs, the clutch performers, the dynasties. Some fans come for the strategy, others for the chaos. Rivalries fuel the fire, and storylines build legends. But every hero needs a villain. A sports villain isn’t always evil—they’re just the ones we love to […]

Source: John Lamparski / Getty Kid Cudi testified that Sean “Diddy” Combs once forced his way into Cudi’s house without permission. The incident allegedly happened after Cudi collaborated with singer Cassie, who later filed a civil lawsuit against Diddy. Cudi said Diddy grew angry and confrontational after learning about the collaboration. According to the testimony, Diddy’s break-in came without warning. Cudi claimed he was not home during the incident, but […]