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A Los Angeles judge is set to hear evidence this week to determine whether prosecutors have presented enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial on charges that he killed and dismembered a 14-year-old girl. The preliminary hearing, which began Tuesday and is expected to last about four days, will serve as an abbreviated trial…
Ahmad Smith is an artist who doesn’t just make music—he channels purpose. From sleeping in his car to selling out shows as an independent force, Smith’s story is stitched together with faith, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. His new album The Answer isn’t just a project; it’s a declaration of healing, truth, and…
Yung Miami has been added to the lineup for HOT 97’s Summer Jam 2026, joining a roster of hip-hop artists set to perform at the annual concert on Friday at the Prudential Center in Newark, organizers announced. The addition expands a lineup that organizers say is designed to represent multiple generations of hip-hop, pairing established…
Darius Clark set a world record for the vertical jump with a 53-inch leap Sunday during Fanatics Fest, drawing a roar from the crowd and a cash award from Shaquille O’Neal. Clark’s jump came during an event staged by DUNKMAN, a new professional dunk league backed by O’Neal, Authentic Brands Group, and TNT Sports. O’Neal,…
Animal rights activists with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, staged demonstrations Sunday outside and behind SeaWorld San Diego during a concert by singer Ashanti, criticizing the marine park’s treatment of dolphins and whales. A group of PETA supporters gathered outside the park carrying signs that read, “Ashanti: No Dolphin is Happy…
In an industry where hits come and go like fast weather, J White Did It stands as one of the rare producers whose fingerprints don’t just mark a record—they redefine an era. From the seismic shock of “Bodak Yellow” to the cultural takeover of “Savage” and the emotional weight of “A Lot,” his catalog reads…
Rapper Boosie Badazz is seeking to recover $300,000 from a Washington lobbying firm after a bid to secure a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump failed, according to court filings and published reports. Boosie, whose legal name is Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr., entered into an agreement in 2025 with Washington-based JM Burkman & Associates, paying…
Director Jai Harris is bringing an unconventional vision to the screen with “Mirrored America: ReBirth of a Nation,” a feature film that blends speculative fiction, social commentary, and emerging production technology into a story designed for the vertical 9:16 format. Harris wrote, directed, and produced the project as a solo filmmaker, creating the feature through…