The attorney for Jay Bryant, the third man recently charged in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, has asked for a separate trial for his client. Cesar de Castro made the request due to having a heavy schedule of other hearings, also raising the possibility of the other defendants turning on his client.
Drake defended his pink nails that he showed off in an Instagram post of photos from behind the scenes of his current tour. Lil Yachty teased him in the comments, which led Drake to fire back. The back-and-forth between the two friends comes after some poked fun at his lyrics on "Rich Flex", Drake's hit single with 21 Savage.
Another former teacher at Kanye West's Donda Academy has filed a lawsuit, alleging that there were multiple unsafe conditions at the school including a "moldy smell". Isaiah Meadows is the fourth teacher to file a suit, doing so in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Steven Victor, Pop Smoke's manager, talked about the controversy over the late rapper's debut album cover in a recent interview.
The lead attorney for Young Thug has filed motions on his behalf denying potential testimony from a future witness in his upcoming trial saying he was a snitch in a murder case. The allegations come from a police detective who claims the rapper was involved in an unrelated murder case.
Rick Ross presented a Georgia healthcare center with a check for over $30,000 to prevent its closure. The Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic held a ceremony on Juneteenth, where the rapper presented the check to executives. The clinic serves poorer residents in the area with doctors and affordable medication.
The annual Birthday Bash concert event sponsored by HOT 107.9 took place last weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. 21 Savage and GloRilla were the main headliners, with Cardi B, Latto, J. Cole and Jadakiss appearing as special guests.
Joe Budden's comments about being asked if he was a "seat filler" while attending HOT 97's Summer Jam concert event seemed to spark some controversy, and Ebro Darden caught wind of the situation and called him out online. Darden also alerted Funkmaster Flex and other personalities at the network, and the conversation eventually got to Budden who denied any ill intent with the comments.
Tyler, The Creator announced the return of the Camp Flog Gnaw festival after a four-year hiatus. The two-day concert event will be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California in November. Advance VIP passes will go on sale on Friday.
Federal authorities announced that they were bringing charges against a third man for the murder of Hip-Hop icon Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC. Jay Bryant was already being held on a separate drug-related indictment, and his lawyer states that he plans to plead not guilty. The post 3rd Man Charged For The Murder Of Jam Master Jay appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Busta Rhymes joined superstar Janet Jackson onstage at her 'Together Again' concert date in New York City on Tuesday. The "Break Ya Neck" rapper & Jackson performed their hit collaboration "What's It Gonna Be," and he took the opportunity to pay her a heartfelt tribute and wish her a Happy Birthday. The post Busta Rhymes Surprises Janet Jackson At Her MSG Concert appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
A new sculpture honoring the life and impact of the late Heavy D was unveiled in Mount Vernon, New York last week. The sculpture, over 18 feet tall, was named "Peaceful Journey" after his third album. The post Heavy D Sculpture Unveiled In Money Earnin’ Mount Vernon appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.