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New Details Revealed During Opening Statements in Tory Lanez Trial over Megan Thee Stallion’s Shooting
Kelsey Harris, the Houston rapper’s former best friend and assistant, will testify that she saw Lanez shoot Megan in both of her feet.
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WTF? Uber Driver Killed By Man in New Orleans Who Says ‘Uber Picked Her’
The man who killed Yolanda Dillion said that he “woke up Thursday morning and decided he wanted to kill someone.”
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Site of George Floyd’s Murder To Become a Place for Healing
The boarded-up gas station will become a racial justice healing center.
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Man Suspected of Murdering Migos Rapper Takeoff Granted Money From Judge [UPDATED]
Patrick Xavier Clark had his motion granted and can now pay for a private investigator to help him in his case.
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One of George Floyd’s Killers Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison [UPDATED]
J. Alexander Kueng entered a plea deal, pleading guilty to one count of aiding and abetting in the manslaughter of George Floyd, and was sentenced to 3.5 years.
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New R. Kelly Album Pulled From Streaming Services [UPDATED]
The album, I Admit It, was a bootleg version of the record and it is still unclear who was behind its release.
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Not Even New Music Can Get Me to Listen to Kanye West
Ye’s Instagram was suspended (again) after he posted a snippet of a new song.
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A History of Rappers Retiring and Unretiring Over the Years [UPDATED]
Throughout the history of hip-hop, rappers who seemingly retired always return. The Root took a look at some of those MCs.
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Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Ordered to Settle Lawsuit with Alleged Sexual Assault Victim
Petty’s accuser, Jennifer Hough, sued Petty for emotional distress, harassment and witness intimidation.
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Rapper Roddy Ricch Hit With Lawsuit Over Smash Hit ‘The Box’
The Compton rapper is being sued by soul singer Greg Perry in a copyright lawsuit.
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
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New Details Revealed During Opening Statements in Tory Lanez Trial over Megan Thee Stallion’s Shooting
Kelsey Harris, the Houston rapper’s former best friend and assistant, will testify that she saw Lanez shoot Megan in both of her feet.
-
WTF? Uber Driver Killed By Man in New Orleans Who Says ‘Uber Picked Her’
The man who killed Yolanda Dillion said that he “woke up Thursday morning and decided he wanted to kill someone.”
-
Site of George Floyd’s Murder To Become a Place for Healing
The boarded-up gas station will become a racial justice healing center.
-
Man Suspected of Murdering Migos Rapper Takeoff Granted Money From Judge [UPDATED]
Patrick Xavier Clark had his motion granted and can now pay for a private investigator to help him in his case.
-
One of George Floyd’s Killers Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison [UPDATED]
J. Alexander Kueng entered a plea deal, pleading guilty to one count of aiding and abetting in the manslaughter of George Floyd, and was sentenced to 3.5 years.
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New R. Kelly Album Pulled From Streaming Services [UPDATED]
The album, I Admit It, was a bootleg version of the record and it is still unclear who was behind its release.
-
Not Even New Music Can Get Me to Listen to Kanye West
Ye’s Instagram was suspended (again) after he posted a snippet of a new song.
-
A History of Rappers Retiring and Unretiring Over the Years [UPDATED]
Throughout the history of hip-hop, rappers who seemingly retired always return. The Root took a look at some of those MCs.
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Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Ordered to Settle Lawsuit with Alleged Sexual Assault Victim
Petty’s accuser, Jennifer Hough, sued Petty for emotional distress, harassment and witness intimidation.
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Rapper Roddy Ricch Hit With Lawsuit Over Smash Hit ‘The Box’
The Compton rapper is being sued by soul singer Greg Perry in a copyright lawsuit.
