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The activist and author has been dogged by claims of stealing funds aimed at Black causes to pad his pockets and hanging others out to dry.

A Twitter user named Melody Cooper posted a disturbing clip of a white woman (later revealed as Amy Cooper) in New York City calling the cops on a Black man for recording her in Central Park. His alleged crime was reportedly daring to ask her to leash her dog, per city protocols—and her heinous behavior has backfired epically.

As we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for this great country on Memorial Day, we felt it was also a proper day to pay homage to some rap game veterans who helped pave the way for today’s generation. First up with have the Brooklyn OG known as AZ coming through […]

Azealia Banks may have been Twitter's hero earlier this week against Lana Del Rey, but after her latest confession--it didn't stay that way. On Sunday (May 24), Azealia Banks took to Instagram to get a few things off of her chest. In a random series of Instastory posts, the "Dexedrine" rapper discussed everything from her feelings about Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, to her opinion on how she's been treated in the game. In true Banks fashion, she flamed Minaj for not calling out Doja Cat after allegations emerged over the weekend that the "Say So" rapper mocked victims of police brutality with her song “Dindu Nuffin” in addition to being involved in racist video chats.

Just as her fame is skyrocketing, the 24-year-old artist is defending her past actions of hanging out in racist online spaces, using a racist slur in a song, and more.

Birdman came up. Toni Braxton took to Instagram to set a Memorial Day thirst trap (she's done this before), and a deliver PSA to safe out in these coronavirus-infused streets in the process.

The legendary deejays have been locked in battles dating back to the early 1990s and this friendly one-on-one competition was intense while also extremely humorous.

The highly anticipated battle between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer was not only monumental, but it was the first time in history that the two legends appeared on the same stage to participate in the #Verzuz Battle, which is usually all virtual. On Saturday (May 23), streamed live from Kingston, Jamaica, the Memorial Day “Soundclash Edition” of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s flagship IG Live series was easily the most exciting and entertaining yet, as well as the first to delve into Dancehall Reggae. Although the showdown wasn't a typical Jamaican Clash, it did incorporate elements from the Clash culture adding it to the unique #Verzuz battle format, creating an amazing experience for everyone tuned in, while simultaneously tapping into an epic rivalry that stretches back more than 25-years.

The late, great Andre Harrell left us way too soon. Today (May 24), a special tribute is being aired in honor of "Mr. Champagne & Bubbles."

Cardi B got a new back tattoo and it's massive. Of course, this meant showing off the new ink, while collecting a bag from Fashion Nova, too.

Former major league baseball player Carl Crawford found himself amidst tragedy as two people, including a child, died while at his home. The pro athlete turned music executive has finally spoken on the incident, which occurred last week.

The rapper born Daniel Hernandez has been dogged by claims of engaging in sex with minors and it appears evidence of the acts in question have surfaced.