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…
Takeoff’s Parents Dispute Settlement Distribution In Wrongful Death Case
The parents of rapper Takeoff are in a legal dispute over how to divide proceeds from a wrongful death settlement tied to his 2022 killing in Houston, according to court filings reported by multiple outlets. Takeoff, born Kirshnik Khari Ball, was fatally shot on Nov. 1, 2022, outside a bowling and billiards venue in Houston….
Trailer Released for Action Thriller ‘Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother’
The trailer has been released for the upcoming action thriller “Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother,” from writer-director Bassam Tariq. Mahershala Ali stars as Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith, and fatherhood. After the death of his wife, Latif moves across Houston to protect his children while facing threats closing…
Eli Derby Returns With New Single “Pretty Girl Dangerous” Featuring Bri3
Maryland singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Eli Derby is back with his first release of 2026, “Pretty Girl Dangerous,” featuring Baltimore rapper Bri3. The single is out now through Art@War and Warner Records. Co-produced by Eli Derby and Delante “Butta” Murphy, the song blends smooth R&B, guitar melodies, and modern production. It tells the story…
