* Written by Justin Kase “Throw your Rollies in the sky / Wave ’em side to side and keep your hands high…” A line from the late, great Notorious B.I.G., a lyric that would resonate for generations and help steer so many from hip-hop culture into collector culture. In
50 Cent and Rick Ross’ latest back-and-forth has raised an interesting question: Is there an age when rappers should stop releasing music? 50 believes there comes a point when veteran rappers should step aside. Ross disagrees and on this one, we’re leaning toward Ross. Music doesn’t
A recording played during the Tupac Shakur murder trial gave jurors a remarkable look at Keffe D’s account of how his relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs developed amid the escalating Bad Boy–Death Row feud. During his proffer with investigators, Keffe D described an alleged understanding that the South
A source close to Sean “Diddy” Combs is pushing back forcefully against allegations connecting the Bad Boy Records founder to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, telling us Combs had “absolutely nothing to do” with the killing. The denial comes as testimony and previously recorded conversations being introduced during the
The Tupac Shakur murder trial took another stunning turn when prosecutors played a recorded conversation between Keffe D and LAPD detectives that shifted the focus from Tupac’s killing to the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. In the recording, detectives question Keffe D about two women who were
Day 3 of the Tupac Shakur murder trial revealed new details about the investigation into whether money was allegedly offered for Tupac’s killing. A former LAPD detective who worked alongside a federal task force testified that investigators were trying to determine whether Keffe D was telling the truth about
As the trial over Tupac Shakur’s murder unfolds nearly 30 years after his death, his sister is speaking about her brother, justice and why their family never expected the criminal justice system to find his killer. “We’ve never had any expectations for the criminal system to hunt down
Former Death Row security figure James “Mob James” McDonald delivered emotional and combative testimony about the aftermath of Tupac Shakur's shooting, the retaliation that followed in Compton and why he refuses to take responsibility for putting Duane “Keffe D” Davis behind bars. Day 2 of the Tupac Shakur
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, members of his family are finally sitting inside a courtroom watching someone stand trial in connection with his murder. For Tupac’s cousin, William Lusane, simply being there carries a weight that is difficult to put into words.
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot on the Las Vegas Strip, the opening day of the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis has resurfaced a little-discussed mystery from the night of the legendary rapper’s death: What happened to the gold chain Tupac was wearing
Streamline POLARIS launches continuing coverage of the long-awaited Tupac Shakur murder trial, with daily courtroom recaps, video reports, analysis and social updates throughout the case. Nearly 30 years after the murder of Tupac Shakur shocked the world and forever changed hip-hop, a jury will now hear the case
Remy Ma dropped a new track, “Wanna Go,” and the timing has fans connecting the dots to Claressa Shields’ recent comments about Papoose. During her appearance on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday, Shields pushed back on criticism of her relationship with Papoose, saying people were upset because “he didn’t
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CULTURAL HEALTH | Fibroid Awareness Month may have come to a close, but for the millions of women living with fibroids, the conversation doesn’t end with July. Lupita Nyong’o is using her own experience to help keep that conversation going. “I really didn’t know I had an issue
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Katt Williams is adding another major project to an already headline-making year. The legendary comedian stars in TextNow's new national advertising campaign, "Way Too Smart To Pay Dumb,"which officially launched today, bringing his unmistakable humor and unapologetic perspective to the app-based phone service&
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Today, family, friends, teammates, and supporters gathered in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to celebrate the life of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, whose death has captured national attention and left a community searching for answers. Watch the livestream here: The funeral, officiated by Reverend Al Sharpton, was filled with powerful
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Thirty years ago, It Was Written changed the conversation around what a hip-hop classic could be. Released on July 2, 1996, Nas faced one of the toughest challenges in music: following a masterpiece. Two years earlier, he had released Illmatic, an album widely regarded as one of the greatest
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A jury has found Chris Brown liable in a civil lawsuit brought by his former housekeeper, ordering the singer to pay nearly $13 million in damages over a 2020 dog attack that left the woman permanently disfigured. The lawsuit was filed by former housekeeper Maria Avila, who alleged she was
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The partnership that helped restore championship basketball to Los Angeles has officially come to an end. After six seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James has informed the organization that he will continue his career elsewhere, according to multiple reports. The decision marks the first time in James'
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As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence and another Fourth of July, it's worth reflecting on one of the nation's greatest contributions to the world: Black music. Born in America, created by Black Americans and embraced across every corner of the globe, Black music
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The community health fair arrives during one of the biggest weeks of Jay-Z's career in recent years. As part of the yearlong JAŸ-Z30 celebration marking the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, Roc Nation has transformed New York City into a living tribute to the landmark album
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For the first time in Louisiana history, a young man is proving that what once seemed impossible is now becoming reality. Twenty-three-year-old Daniel Cressy of Metairie has become the first person in Louisiana and the first in the Gulf Coast region to be declared functionally cured of
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson officially took another major step in his transformation of downtown Shreveport this week, breaking ground on the highly anticipated G-Dome, a centerpiece of his growing entertainment and media ambitions in Louisiana. <div id="lyvecom_story_event--page"></div> <
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Clive Davis, the visionary music executive whose influence helped define modern popular music and launch the careers of countless superstars, has died at the age of 94. Family members confirmed that Davis passed away Monday at his Manhattan home following age-related health issues. Often referred to as the man
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Today, fans around the world are celebrating what would have been the 55th birthday of legendary rapper, actor and activist Tupac Shakur. More than three decades after he emerged as one of hip-hop's most influential voices, Tupac's impact on music, culture and social consciousness continues