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Source: @6ix9ine / Instagram 6ix9ine will face some strict rules once he returns home after his upcoming prison bid. Judge Paul Engelmayer, who handled his RICO case back in 2019, has sentenced the Gummo rapper to three months for violating the terms of his supervised release. He was caught with cocaine and MDMA and was also involved in an assault inside a Florida mall. He’s scheduled to begin his sentence […]

Source: Bill Carpenter / Kingdom Records The surviving members of legendary R&B group The Whispers have announced the upcoming re-release of their beloved 2009 gospel album, Thankful, on December 12. According to a press release, the reissue (titled Thankful: The Compilation) will include a new intro from Wallace “Scotty” Scott and Leaveil Degree discussing the inspiration behind the project. The duo will also reflect on the losses of two founding […]

Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Ryan Coogler and his wife Zinzi’s love story is the stuff romance novels are made of. Ryan and Zinzi are college sweethearts, who wed in 2016. And every chance Ryan gets, he sings her praises. Last night, the ‘critically acclaimed ‘Sinners’ director was honored with the Director Award at the Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, where he used his speech to […]

SZA was spotted online slamming the White House for using a portion of the singer’s music for an ICE ad that referenced “cuffing season” in support of their mission. SZA referred to the White House’s use of her music as “Evil n Boring.” SZA previously appeared on Saturday Night Live in 2022 as its musical guest with Keke Palmer serving in the host role. The “Big Boys” skit featured Palmer […]

Source: Hip-Hop Wired / HipHopWired.com ✕ When the title of Hip-Hop Wired’s latest digital interview series is LIVE WIRE, it makes perfect sense to have an artist who embodies that type of energy to kick things off. And Lola Brooke doesn’t disappoint, as she sat down with The Morning Hustle host Lore’l as the focus of the premiere episode. Lore’l didn’t waste any time highlighting the “Neighborhood Hero” rapper’s fearlessness. […]

Source: Jupiterimages / Getty Growing up Black in the ’90s and 2000s meant holiday wish lists loaded with toys that felt like magic the second they hit the shelves. For many of us, Christmas morning was about claiming a slice of childhood joy, creativity, and culture. Check out some of the toys every Black kid secretly prayed to find under the tree back in the day. One post recently talked […]

Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Ryan Coogler’s acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema and Television turned into one of the most heartfelt moments of the night—and a rare public window into the deeply personal partnership behind his work. ✕ Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Held Tuesday evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza in […]

Source: Rick Diamond / Getty Meek Mill returned home this past weekend for a huge concert that had the whole city of Philly on lock. Meek Mill and Friends had special guests such as G Herbo, Rob49, & YK Niece. Even the OG’s Beanie Sigel & Freeway came out and showed love. The most shocking guest of the night had to be when Young Thug came out and performed “We […]

Source: XNY/Star Max / Getty Busta Rhymes was trying to enjoy the vibes at Art Basel in Miami before being met with a buzz kill. Content creators were outside trolling celebrities for clicks and viral moments. There are certain people you may be able to get away with those shenanigans, but Busta is not one of them. A shameless TikTok prankster approached the Hip-Hop legend and asked to take a […]