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Gilbert Arenas defintiely earned one of his nicknames after going full troll after the arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in connection with an NBA gambling investigation. After Gilbert Arenas himself had a similar brush with the law, the former NBA player and current broadcaster had a little fun with the news by framing himself as an informant. Taking to social media, Gilbert Arenas, 43, shared a photo of […]

Hip-Hop fans are gathered in mourning the loss of a pioneering rapper from Los Angeles’ sprawling underground Hip-Hop scene. P.E.A.C.E., a member of Freestyle Fellowship, passed away over the weekend, and social media has been flooded with moving tributes.   Details are scant regarding the passing of P.E.A.C.E., but the official Instagram account for Freestyle Fellowship shouted out the rapper in a post sharing condolences. “Rest well brother P.E.A.C.E [flying […]

Source: Jeff Heyward / @jeffondigital ✕ Vashawn Mitchell Checks In With “Soundcheck” Gospel powerhouse Vashawn Mitchell stopped by the Praise studio to catch up with Cheryl Jackson and talk about his energetic new album, “Soundcheck.” He has just released the single “Working Together,” and, as a result, he is presenting a project that he believes will last for years. Like his classic albums Triumphant and Created 4 This, this release […]

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty   Keke Palmer obviously didn’t expect a backlash when she supported Black creator Nakia Stephens and her show Southern Fried Rice. The series is available on YouTube via her KeyTV platform, and once the trailer dropped, it created a controversy that continues to thrive. The show centers on a Korean-American character raised by Black parents who attends an HBCU to “find herself.” The Savannah State […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty R&B singer Sammie is speaking out after recently getting arrested on battery charges in Atlanta. According to records from the Henry County Police Department, the singer was booked on October 19. Police records show that he was charged with battery (family violence) and 3rd degree cruelty to children. Although the circumstances surrounding the arrest have not been made public, Sammie was eventually released on $1,050 […]

Source: TIMOTHY A.CLARY / Getty Days before voting begins in the New York City mayoral election, current New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially endorsed former governor Andrew Cuomo. In a press conference held in Harlem on Thursday (Oct. 23), Adams threw his support toward a former opponent, whom he once bitterly blamed for his poor showing in the race, with both hoping that Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani loses. […]

Source: Myesha Evon / @myeshaevon Brandy, your voice has always felt like home. It carries the kind of familiarity that lives in people’s hearts. A reminder of what it means to grow up with your music playing through every era of our lives. That’s why when news broke that you had to leave the stage mid-performance in Chicago during The Boy Is Mine Tour, the world stopped in collective concern. […]

DDG had noticeable motion on the music charts, achieving gold and platinum-selling success on a pair of records in his discography in his still ongoing rapping career. Over the weekend, DDG revealed that he’s made more money in 30 days of streaming than he’s ever earned as a musician. DDG was at ComplexCon over the weekend, sitting down with Akademiks as the pair discussed the rapper’s career and foray into […]

Source: John Lamparski / Getty There are three things guaranteed in life: death, paying taxes, & 50 Cent trolling. The newest flame he threw more gasoline on is Nicki Minaj’s ongoing issue with Jay-Z. Fif has absolutely no picks, per usual. Under a recent AI-generated video of Jay-Z in a bikini dancing to Whitney Houston’s “I’m Every Woman”. One thing about Nicki Lewinski is that once she starts, she will […]