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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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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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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.
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Candice Hoyes on Sharing Her Unique Influences at The Root 100 2022 Celebration
The R&B singer discusses her creative influences and the significance of performing at the Apollo Theater.
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Men Suspected of Murdering Beloved Migos Rapper Takeoff Arrested
Two men were arrested and charged with murder and felony possession of a weapon on Thursday.
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Kanye West Can’t Help But Say More Stupid Sh*t
The Chicago rapper told Alex Jones on InfoWars that he sees “good things about Hitler.”
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Details of Pop Smoke’s Final Moments Revealed
Amelia Rose shared the details of Pop Smoke’s death on We tv’s Hip Hop Homicides.
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Video of Incident Allegedly Shows Blueface Shooting at Vehicle in Las Vegas [UPDATED]
The 27-year-old rapper is expected to be released on bail after being arrested on charges of attempted murder connected to an Oct. 8 shooting.
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Legendary Singer Roberta Flack is No Longer Able to Sing
It was announced that the Grammy-winning singer and pianist has ALS and can no longer sing.
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Turns Out Ime Udoka Won’t Be Getting the Brooklyn Nets Job
The Brooklyn Nets named Jacque Vaughn as their head coach.
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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.
-
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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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.
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Candice Hoyes on Sharing Her Unique Influences at The Root 100 2022 Celebration
The R&B singer discusses her creative influences and the significance of performing at the Apollo Theater.
-
Men Suspected of Murdering Beloved Migos Rapper Takeoff Arrested
Two men were arrested and charged with murder and felony possession of a weapon on Thursday.
-
Kanye West Can’t Help But Say More Stupid Sh*t
The Chicago rapper told Alex Jones on InfoWars that he sees “good things about Hitler.”
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Details of Pop Smoke’s Final Moments Revealed
Amelia Rose shared the details of Pop Smoke’s death on We tv’s Hip Hop Homicides.
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Video of Incident Allegedly Shows Blueface Shooting at Vehicle in Las Vegas [UPDATED]
The 27-year-old rapper is expected to be released on bail after being arrested on charges of attempted murder connected to an Oct. 8 shooting.
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Legendary Singer Roberta Flack is No Longer Able to Sing
It was announced that the Grammy-winning singer and pianist has ALS and can no longer sing.
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Turns Out Ime Udoka Won’t Be Getting the Brooklyn Nets Job
The Brooklyn Nets named Jacque Vaughn as their head coach.
