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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 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…
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….
More than 20 years after audiences first met Nick Persons, Ice Cube is returning to the role in a new film in the “Are We There Yet?” franchise. Skydance Sports, a division of Paramount Skydance, announced it is developing “Are They Gone Yet?,” the third movie in the series. Ice Cube and Nia Long will…
Brooklyn, NY artist INDVGO has released his new single, “Slide In,” available now on all streaming platforms. “Slide In” focuses on the emotional tension of a situationship in motion: the moment when someone’s patterns betray them before they’ve verbally admitted their feelings. Drawing inspiration from Bryson Tiller, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake, SZA, and PnB Rock, INDVGO blends…
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday criticized a U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. In a statement, James said the ruling undermines protections that Congress created for people fleeing armed conflict and humanitarian…
Singer and songwriter August Alsina has publicly criticized rapper Young Thug over comments the Atlanta artist previously made about gay men, adding to a broader discussion within hip-hop about sexuality, masculinity, and inclusion. During a recent Instagram Live session, Alsina addressed remarks Young Thug made in a podcast interview in which the rapper compared a…
A planned July 4 concert by rapper Kanye West at San Antonio’s Alamodome has sparked debate among city leaders over whether the performance should proceed at a publicly owned venue. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has called for the concert’s cancellation, citing Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks and other controversial statements. The artist, formerly known as…