LeBron James To Leave Lakers, Enter NBA Free Agency
LeBron James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers, ending an eight-season run with the franchise as he prepares to continue his NBA career with another team, according to statements released Tuesday by his agent, Rich Paul, and the Lakers. Paul said James informed the organization early in the free agency period that he…
NBA Sets $164.961 Million Salary Cap for 2026-27 Season Ahead of Free Agency
The NBA has set the salary cap for the 2026-27 season at $164.961 million, the league announced Wednesday, establishing the financial framework for free agency and roster building across the league. The league also announced that the luxury tax threshold for the upcoming season will be $200.428 million. Both figures took effect at 12:01 a.m….
Judge Denies Milagro Gramz’s Bid to Delay $75,000 Payment to Megan Thee Stallion
A federal judge has denied blogger Milagro Elizabeth Cooper, known online as Milagro Gramz, a request to halt enforcement of a $75,000 judgment awarded to rapper Megan Thee Stallion while Cooper pursues an appeal, clearing the way for the judgment to be collected. In an order issued Monday, U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga rejected…
Timbaland Reignites Feud With Indie Rapper Rian Wyld as AI Dispute Escalates
Music producer Timbaland has reignited his public feud with independent rapper Rian Wyld, renewing a dispute centered on artificial intelligence, artist rights, and the future of music creation. According to Wyld, the producer returned to the comments section of one of her videos, prompting her to accuse him of “crashing out” again and renewing their…
NY AG Letitia James Announces 13 Convicted in Gun and Drug Trafficking Ring in New York City
Thirteen people have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in a gun and drug trafficking ring that brought assault-style weapons, ghost guns, cocaine, and ammunition into New York City, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday. The final three defendants — Anthony Ortiz Vasquez, Hector Vasquez, and Kiara Rodriguez — were sentenced after…
Teyana Taylor Leads Winners as Tributes and Performances Mark 2026 BET Awards
Teyana Taylor emerged as the night’s top honoree at the 2026 BET Awards, capping a ceremony that celebrated music, film, sports, and Black culture with tributes, performances, and career recognition. Taylor won four awards, including Icon of the Year, Best Actress, Video Director of the Year, and the Fashion Vanguard Award. Janet Jackson presented the…
Lucky Daye Launches New Era With Release of “Nowhere Fast”
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Lucky Daye is ushering in a new chapter of his career with the release of “Nowhere Fast,” his first single under a newly announced partnership with Warner Records. Produced by longtime collaborator D’Mile, whose credits include work with H.E.R. and Silk Sonic, the track embraces a stripped-down sound built…
Editorial: At What Point Does a Pattern Become a Pattern? Stephen A. Smith and Black Women
Stephen A. Smith insists he doesn’t have a problem with Black women. After more than a decade of public controversies, however, the more pressing question may no longer be whether he believes that. The question is why so many Black women—from journalists to politicians to viewers—have independently reached the opposite conclusion. Patterns matter. Any public…
