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LOS ANGELES — Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, the husband of renowned rapper Nicki Minaj, faces legal consequences for his recent threats towards fellow artist Offset on social media. A judge has determined that Petty’s actions are in violation of his probation, resulting in a sentence of 120 days of house arrest. Court documents, shared on Twitter…
LOS ANGELES — Brooklyn rapper Desiigner, born Sidney Royel Selby III, will not have to register as a sex offender unless mandated by the State of California, according to his attorney, Ryan Garry. This clarification comes after Desiigner’s recent sentencing for an incident on a flight in April 2023. Media reports had raised questions about…
MACON, Ga. (AP) — The 2nd Annual King of Soul Music Festival, a two-day extravaganza that unfolded over the weekend of September 8th and 9th, concluded on a high note as the Otis Redding Foundation presented the esteemed CEO of So So Def, Jermaine Dupri, with the coveted Otis and Zelma Award of Respect. This…
Hip-hop legend Sean Combs, better known as Diddy or Love, is set to headline an exclusive event on Apple Music. This three-hour takeover will celebrate the release of his highly-anticipated LP, “The Love Album: Off the Grid,” and will be hosted by Ebro Darden and Nadeska Alexis. On Friday, September 15, 2023, from 2:00 pm…
Doja Cat is no stranger to the MTV VMAs. She has won two previous awards, for Best New Artist in 2020 and Best Collaboration in 2021. She is also nominated for two other awards this year, for Video of the Year and Song of the Year. Doja Cat won the award for Best Hip-Hop Video…
Over the weekend, the renowned and award-winning artist Janelle Monáe, celebrated for her exceptional talents in both singing and acting, dazzled her hometown of Kansas City during the long-awaited North American Age of Pleasure Tour. The star-studded event featured special appearances by Jidenna, Flyanna Boss, and Nana Kwabena. Janelle Monáe, a chart-topping sensation, captivated the…
New Jersey–Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are set to ignite the stage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) with a scorching debut performance of their latest single, “Bongos.” The eagerly anticipated event will take place live at New Jersey’s Prudential Center on September 12th, starting at 8 PM ET/PT. In 2021, the…
NEW JERSEY (AP) — Nicki Minaj, the rap sensation, is making a big comeback at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). She’ll be both the host and a performer at this year’s live event from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th at 8PM ET/PT. It’s her second year as the host, and she’ll…