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Sza knows how to make an entrance. She had the world fiending so hard for her new Lana — first she announced the album drop for Friday at midnight, then kept everyone chewing our fingernails while she took an extra 15 hours to give it the right finishing touches. But it was worth it. Lana arrives just in time to tie a bow around the music year, just like her epochal blockbuster Sos did two Decembers ago. It’s officially part of the deluxe edition “reissue” of Sos, but it stands on its own,...

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Nipsey Hussle Season 4 Episode 13 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Celebrity Crime Files” titled “Nipsey Hussle” promises to delve into the life and tragic death of the acclaimed rapper and activist. Airing on TV One, this episode will explore the circumstances surrounding Nipsey Hussle’s murder, which shocked fans and communities around the world. As a Grammy-nominated artist, Hussle was known not only for his music but also for his dedication to empowering his community in Los Angeles.

Viewers can expect a thoughtful examination of how Hussle’s death sparked global mourning. The episode will highlight the impact he had on many lives and how his legacy continues to inspire discussions about important issues like gang violence and community support. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert insights, the episode aims to shed light on the broader implications of his life and untimely passing.

TV One’s Celebrity Crime Files turns its unflinching eye to the murder of rapper, entrepreneur, and activist Nipsey Hussle. This episode revisits the tragic events of 2019, looking into the circumstances of the crime and the subsequent trial that gripped a nation. While the legal proceedings offered a form of closure, the reverberations of Hussle’s […]

Celebrity Crime Files “Nipsey Hussle”...

The second installation of Vultures is here. On Saturday morning, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign — under their supergroup alias ¥$ — stayed true to their word and released Vultures 2, filled with collaborations with Future, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, Kodak Black, Playboi Carti, Lil Baby, and more.

The 16-song sequel also boasts guest appearances by Don Toliver, Desiigner, 070 Shake, CyHi, Lil Durk, and Kanye’s kids Chicago and North West, who stop by on the Vultures 2 track “Bomb.”

Rolling Stone previously revealed that the album could include a posthumous collaboration with...

Rakim is regarded by generations of rap fans as The God Mc. But we may need to start referring to him as The God Mc / Producer. Sitting in his studio on a sunny July afternoon, he tells Rolling Stone that he produced “a lot” of the seminal Eric B and Rakim albums, which were in part created from a stash of loops that he would keep in tow to rap along to at park jams.

Even in the hyperbolic sphere of hip-hop, Rakim’s microphone supremacy can’t be overstated...

Rakim has announced his return with G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth), the pioneering Mc’s first new album in 15 years. The project arrives in full on July 26th, but the Kurupt and Masta Killa collaboration “Be Ill” is out now. Stream it below.

Entirely produced by Rakim himself, the seven-track release is stacked with features, including posthumous appearances from Dmx, Prodigy, and Nipsey Hussle. Other contributors include fellow legends like Kool G Rap, Method Man, and Snoop Dogg. See the complete tracklist below.

“I feel like the battery in my back has been reenergized,” Rakim said in a statement. “Having the ability to showcase my talents behind the boards coupled with the elite lyricism the world already knows and gives me infinite praise for alongside some of the best talents to ever do it is truly a blessing and for that I am humbled.”

“Be Ill” features a...

Hip-hop pioneer Rakim is back with a new song, “Be Ill,” the lead single from his first new album in 15 years, G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth), out July 26.

On “Be Ill,” Rakim is as lyrically dexterous as ever, rhyming, “Design flows in binary codes, no matrix/Light-speeds, time could be froze, no spaceships/Walking paradox, I made them all believers/Shift the paradigm, even time, alter features.” The song also finds Rakim bringing the two coasts together with guest verses from Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa and Tha Dogg Pound Mc Kurupt.

Kendrick Lamar may have begun his set during Wednesday evening’s Ken & Friends – the Pop Out with a performance of “Euphoria”— one of multiple diss tracks the Compton lyricist has aimed at Drake amid their recent rap beef — but the focus of the Juneteenth event was to showcase unity among West Coast talent, more than two dozen of whom made an appearance at the concert.

“This is unity, y’all just don’t know man,” Lamar said as a group photo captured the more than 25 artists from across L.A. who performed at the show while instructing everybody on stage to say, “One West.”

“Everybody got fallen sons but we’re right here, right now celebrating all of them, this shit is special,” he added.

.@kendricklamar brings out every performer for a group photo at #ThePopOut #KenandFriends pic.twitter.com/ZKt2KkXuzS

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 20, 2024

Among the friends...

Migos rapper Quavo’s quest to transform his nephew Takeoff’s tragic shooting into a force for change convened with a summit against gun violence on what would have been the late rapper’s 30th birthday.

Quavo held the inaugural Rocket Foundation Summit at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Tuesday — the same day as Takeoff’s birthday. The music performer was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris in a fireside chat during the one-day summit, which included panel discussions about gun violence prevention and youth programs.

For Quavo, it’s been a rough road since Takeoff’s untimely death in 2022. But many of his family members — including his nephew’s mother — often encourage him to keep pushing forward.

“It’s super hard every day. I’m still crying. I’m still grieving. I’m still mourning,” said Quavo, who along with his family launched the Rocket Foundation in honor...

The long-awaited showdown between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has been bogged down by Instagram Story trolling, X bots, and artificial intelligence. While the rap world awaits Kendrick’s response to Drake, we’ve also been made to ponder technology’s role in societal decline. When the rap Gods declared “There are no rules in rap beef,” they likely weren’t imagining stan wars with hordes of X bot accounts feverishly posting sophomoric disses like “Daycares worldwide are being told to stay on high alert for Kendrick Lamar.”

And no one...

Kid Cudi had to cut his Coachella set short Sunday after he jumped off the stage and broke his foot.

“Hey guys, so I broke my foot today at the show. just leaving the hospital. Never a broken bone before so this is all a bit crazy. I wanna thank u all for ur concerns and well wishes!!”

He continued, “I love yall man. I heard yall still ragin when I was offstage. Made me smile big...

As Tj and Jesse Mizell stroll through the Amsterdam Houses — the community of brick buildings for low-income households on Manhattan’s Upper West Side where they grew up — residents play basketball and stand around chatting. It’s an unusually sunny March day, and it feels good to be outside. One friendly older woman waves at the Mizells. “It’s been so long,” she shouts. “How are you? How is your mother?” The men, who moved from here to Los Angeles in 2018, wave back, grinning. All is well, they reassure her.

Kid Cudi is headed to the desert this weekend and will be joining Weekend Two of Coachella 2024.

The fest made the announcement on Tuesday evening, sharing an Instagram post of Weekend Two’s updated schedule and listing Kid Cudi on Sunday from 5:10 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. at the Sahara tent. Teasing his performance, the post was captioned, “On the pursuit of happiness.”

Vampire Weekend, who performed last Saturday (with a surprise appearance from Paris Hilton to play cornhole), will not be returning for Weekend Two.

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A private funeral was held for Matthew Perry on Friday afternoon (U.S. Pacific Time), with the actor’s ‘Friends’ co-stars in attendance along with other loved ones and family. Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow all convened for the event, held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles.

It is also the final resting place of notable names such as Paul Walker, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, and Nipsey Hussle. The funeral began around 3 p.m. before ending at 5 p.m.

Perry died on October 28 at the age of 54. Two days later, his ‘Friends’ co-stars released a joint statement mourning their fellow cast member.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” the five said in the statement. “We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going...

A private funeral was held for Matthew Perry on Friday afternoon (U.S. Pacific Time), with the actor’s ‘Friends’ co-stars in attendance along with other loved ones and family. Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow all convened for the event, held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles.

It is also the final resting place of notable names such as Paul Walker, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, and Nipsey Hussle. The funeral began around 3 p.m. before ending at 5 p.m.

Perry died on October 28 at the age of 54. Two days later, his ‘Friends’ co-stars released a joint statement mourning their fellow cast member.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” the five said in the statement. “We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going...

A private funeral was held for Matthew Perry on Friday afternoon, with the actor’s “Friends” co-stars in attendance along with other loved ones and family.

People reports that Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow all convened for the event, held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles. It’s also the final resting place of notable names such as Paul Walker, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds and Nipsey Hussle. The funeral began at around 3 p.m. before ending around 5 p.m.

Perry died on Oct. 28 at the age of 54. Two days later, his “Friends” co-stars released a joint statement mourning their fellow cast member.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss,...

At Paris’ Palais de Tokyo museum, Kérastase, the luxury hair and scalp care brand, hosted its second annual Power Talks on Tuesday. Drawing influencers and media from the U.S., Europe, the Balkans, and Asia, it was an event to help women gain confidence through active mentorship.

Through programming like this, Kérastase has been working to elevate women’s voices by reducing the confidence gap between men and women. According to a Kérastase global survey of more than 2,500 women in the U.S., China, Brazil and France, 74 percent of women think they lack confidence in their career-defining moments. Because of this, there are major gaps in how women view their ability, their work relationships and their future potential compared to men.

As guests arrived, they were guided to a large staircase with a giant inflatable letter K as the backdrop. The room was designed as an activation in itself with information about the brand,...

When author Tanisia Moore was growing up in California in the 1990s, the Scholastic Book Fair was one of the most exciting times of the year. Moore tells Rolling Stone she has fond memories of bringing a catalog home to her mother and pointing out different books she wanted to read. But she also remembers the feeling of being surrounded by books that didn’t really speak to her experience as a Black girl. Now a mother of three and an author, one of Moore’s proudest moments was when...

Last week, buzzing St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red became the latest entertainer to rankle the public by openly supporting former President Donald Trump. During an appearance on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend web show, she said, “Yeah, they support [Trump] in the hood. At first, I don’t think people was fuckin’ with him. They thought he was racist, saying little shit against women. But once he started getting Black people out of jail and giving people that free money. Aww baby, we love Trump. We need him back in office.

Nipsey Hussle’s marathon continues: The late rapper’s Neighborhood Nip Foundation will join the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon as an official charity partner.

Hussle, who died in 2019 at age 33, was known as a skilled lyricist and activist who worked to build and unite his South Los Angeles community. The 39th running of the L.A. Marathon takes place March 17, 2024.

“We are honored to be able to partner with the LA marathon. It means a lot to us because it’s something that Nip spoke about and had an interest in being a part of. He told the whole team about it and how he wanted the brand to do something with the LA Marathon, especially since it’s in L.A.,” Sam Asghedom, Hussle’s brother, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Nip actually wanted to run the marathon. He told us all to get ready and get in shape for it.

Fox’s Tubi and Dan Abrams’ Law&Crime have teamed up on a true-crime series, “Behind the Crime.” The limited series will launch Sept. 20 with an episode about the 2019 murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle.

Per the show’s logline, “Behind the Crime” “dives deep into the inner workings of the justice system with gripping cases that give viewers unfiltered access with real case footage.” Each installment “examines the crime from the investigation, to the trial, and ultimately, the verdict as told from the intimate perspective of those closest to the case– the legal teams, jurors, and law enforcement, as well as the family and friends of the victims and the defendants.”

Following the Sept. 20 premiere, “Behind the Crime: The Nipsey Hussle Murder,” which follows “the murder trial, story, and case of rap icon and street legend Nipsey Hussle” and is told using accounts from the people involved and “real footage from the tragic event,...

Lockerverse — a startup platform for college and pro athletes, creators and artists to monetize their fanbases and offer exclusives by selling digital collectibles and merchandise — has linked up with CAA to represent it, a move that could hasten its access to sports talent.

The company was founded last year by attorneys Trey McDonald, James Carlos McFall and former Pinterest and LinkedIn executive Marcus Rance with an eye toward the name, image and likeness business for sports creators.

Lockerverse was launched with the halo of being part of Disney’s Accelerator program last July, which focused on startups in the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and metaverse space. (This was pre-ChatGPT going public, when “metaverse” and not “artificial intelligence” was the buzzword of the moment. Other Disney accelerator companies in that class included Web3 social app Flickplay, blockchain network Polygon and augmented reality company Red 6.) Another app, FanZone, appears to be competing in...

Lauren London is paying tribute to Nipsey Hussle on what would have been his 38th birthday.

The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to honoUr the late “Victory Lap” rapper by posting a photo of him looking straight into the camera. He’s wearing a white Puma hoodie and his trademark gold chain. London, who shares a 6-year-old son, Kross, with the late rapper, had a succinct but very fitting caption.

“Honoring the day you blessed the Earth with your presence,” she wrote. “Forever more .”

Nia Long commented, “Wrapping my arms around you a little tighter today. .” Busta Rhymes, Lala Anthony, Kelly Rowland and rapper E-40 also all dropped supportive comments.

The sweet post comes less than five months after London remembered her late love on the four-year anniversary of his death.

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“I hold my breath all of...

Returning to hip-hop’s birthplace, classic rappers who pioneered the sound — as well as those who have proudly carried the rap torch — joined forces to honor the genre’s 50th birthday and celebrate its historic and global impact on pop culture.

It was only fitting that a venue as iconic as Bronx’s Yankee Stadium became the home for the eight-hour celebration, which included three dozen performers and nearly 50,000 audience members.

The universal love for rap was at the center of the night, and rappers like Nas and Snoop Dogg owned the night while also honoring those who came before them.

During his set, Nas brought out hip-hop founding father DJ Kool Herc and told the crowd: “This is our love. This is our bloodline.” Herc, 68, earned a standing ovation and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Kool G Rap also appeared onstage alongside Nas,...

Creed III has a knockout soundtrack with songs to keep the blood pumping and the heart soaring in the Rocky spin-off. The ninth installment in the Rocky franchise finds the Italian Stallion's protégé Adonis Creed (director and star Michael B. Jordan) facing the opponent of his career in Damian "Diamond Dame" Anderson. Dame reenters Donnie's life just as it's reached the top, a childhood friend with a chip on his shoulder over serving prison time for an altercation the former World Heavyweight Champ actually started, and composer Joseph Shirley amplifies the emotional current that undercuts their bouts with a moving score.

The Creed III soundtrack is produced by J. Cole's Dreamville Records, known for utilizing strong underground artists, and features Morray, Headhunters, Ari Lennox, and J. Cole's re-imagining of a classic Dr. Dre song. And since no movie in the Creed or Rocky franchise would be complete without epic walkout songs,...

LeBron James may be mulling an exit.

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ season-ending loss to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs on Monday night, the 38-year-old basketball star hinted at a possible retirement.

Read More: LeBron James Is Now The NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer; Stars Celebrate The Record-Breaking Achievement

Speaking to the press after the game, James said, “I got a lot to think about, to be honest. Just personally, with me moving forward with the game of basketball, I got a lot to think about.”

Did LeBron James just hint he may have played his last game? pic.twitter.com/864Hp0bk9Q

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) May 23, 2023

James made his thoughts about retirement more explicit when asked about his comment afterward by ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin.

Asked what exactly he needed to think about, James said, “If I want to continue play,” and when pressed on whether...

In 1988, Boogie Down Productions, Eric B. & Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, and Biz Markie were in the middle of the Dope Jam Tour when an altercation broke out during a stop at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Concertgoer Julio Fuentes, 19, was stabbed once in the chest amid an apparent robbery attempt mere minutes after he entered the venue. He died 30 minutes later at Nassau County Medical Center. Coupled with the murder of DJ Scott La Rock—a founding member of Boogie Down Productions who’d been...

Lauren London is remembering Nipsey Hussle on the fourth anniversary of his death. On Friday, the 38-year-old actor shared a moving Instagram tribute to the late rapper, whom she was in a long-term relationship with before his passing. London posted two black-and-white photos of Hussle on her grid alongside a caption about how raw her grief remains. "I hold my breath all of March knowing I have to face the memory of the day you transitioned…," she wrote. "Holding on to ancient wisdom but the pain is the pain and nothing was ever the same… Eternal Being Ermias Asghedom I Love You."

The "You People" actor then quoted a passage from Baháʼí's sacred writings. She continued, "To consider that after the death of the body the spirit perishes is like imagining that a bird in a cage will be destroyed if the cage is broken, though the bird has nothing...

Eric R. Holder Jr., the man convicted of Nipsey Hussle’s murder, was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison during a court hearing on Wednesday.

Last July, after a legal battle that dragged on for three years, a jury determined Holder guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting the Grammy-nominated rapper in March 2019. According to the prosecution, Holder shot the beloved rapper and entrepreneur for allegedly calling him a “snitch.”

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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke sentenced Holder to 25 years to life for the murder of Hussle and an added 25 years to life enhancement for using a firearm. Holder was also sentenced to 10 years for two charges of attempted voluntary manslaughter for shooting two men accompanying Hussle on the day of his murder.

“I am very mindful of what was presented as to Mr. Holder’s mental health,...

A Los Angeles judge on Wednesday sentenced the man convicted of gunning down Nipsey Hussle to 60 years to life in prison after hearing testaments to the immense cost of the killing of the hip-hop star and neighbourhood leader, and of the lifetime of mental illness, abuse and struggle of the man who shot him.

Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II handed down the sentence to Eric R. Holder Jr., 33, who was found guilty of the 2019 first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist outside the clothing store Hussle founded, the Marathon, in the South Los Angeles neighbourhood where both men grew up in very similar circumstances.

“I am very mindful of what was presented as to Mr. Holder’ mental health,” Jacke said. “I am also mindful of the devastation caused to the victims and their families. I believe this sentence balances the two.”

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The man convicted for fatally shooting Nipsey Hussle has been sentenced to 60 years in prison.

Eric R Holder Jr received his sentence on Wednesday (22 February) for killing the Grammy-award-nominated musician in 2019.

Holder was also convicted of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a firearm for the gunfire that hit two other men at the scene.

Here is a recap of Nipsey Hussle’s career and the trial for his murder.

Who was Nipsey Hussle?

Nipsey Hussle was born Airmiess Joseph Asghedom in Los Angeles in 1985.

His stage name comes from a play on the moniker of the American comedian, Nipsey Russell, and from a friend admiring his work ethic and “hustle”.

Hussle released his first mixtape independently in 2005 and released the first of his two Bullets Ain’t Got No Name mixtapes in 2008.

His popularity began to grow after this and in 2010, released the...

Eric Holder Jr., who was convicted of murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle outside the musician’s South Los Angeles clothing store in 2019, has been sentenced to 60 years to life in state prison.

The sentence was handed down today by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II. The 33-year-old Holder was found guilty of first-degree murder in July 2022 following a jury trial. He later was convicted on two counts each of attempted voluntary manslaughter and assault with a firearm. The latter charges involved the wounding of two other people in the March 31, 2019, shooting.

Holder was arrested on April 2, 2019, and charged days later. According to reports, Holder showed no reaction during the reading of his sentence today.

Holder had admitted gunning down the Grammy-winning Hussle in front of the musician’s South Los Angeles clothing store, the Marathon. Holder maintained that the killing was an impulsive act committed in the “heat of passion,...

Eric R Holder Jr has been sentenced to 60 years to life in prison for the 2019 murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle.

The Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist was gunned down outside his clothing store, the Marathon, in South Los Angeles in March that year.

Holder was also convicted of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a firearm for gunfire that hit two other men at the scene who survived.

Superior Court Judge H Clay Jacke handed down the sentence Wednesday (22 February) after hearing from one of Hussle’s friends and listening to a letter from Holder’s father that was read in court. Holder, dressed in orange jail attire, stared straight ahead throughout the proceedings and did not react when the sentence was read.

Holder was not eligible for the death penalty. He was nearly certain to get a sentence that would guarantee he would spend the...

The man who murdered Nipsey Hussle in a daylight ambush outside the beloved rapper’s clothing store in Los Angeles was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison, The Associated Press reports.

Eric Ronald Holder Jr., 33, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday, Feb. 22, and received his punishment after his conviction last July. Jurors found that he murdered the Grammy-winning rapper with premeditation following an initial conversation in a strip-mall parking lot on March 31, 2019.

During the hearing, the court heard from one of Hussle’s friends, as well as a letter from Holder’s father.

A man convicted of gunning down rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019 is likely to get life in prison when he is sentenced Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom.

Jurors in July found Eric R. Holder Jr., 32, guilty of the first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist outside the clothing store Hussle founded, the Marathon, in the South Los Angeles neighborhood where both men grew up.

Holder was also convicted of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a firearm for gunfire that hit two other men at the scene who survived.

Read More: Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Murder Of Rapper Nipsey Hussle

The sentencing has been delayed in part so defense attorney Aaron Jansen could move for Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke to reduce Holder’s conviction to manslaughter or second-degree murder, which the judge rejected in December.

Jacke will have a broad...

"You People" is the latest comedy to take over Netflix. The movie - which features the star-studded cast of Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus - is about a young couple named Amira and Ezra who want to get married but are hoping to get their parents' approval first. Since they come from two very different backgrounds, that's easier said than done.

If you've already watched the film, you probably recognize London from movies like "Atl," "I Love You, Beth Cooper," "This Christmas," and, more recently, "Without Remorse." Her TV credits also include shows like "The Game," "Games People Play," and "True Story."

Outside of her acting career, London prefers to keep her personal life private, though she has been in a few public relationships over the years. Since entering the spotlight in the early 2000s, she's dated some famous musicians, with her most recent relationship being with the late Nipsey Hussle.

January 26 marked the 20th anniversary of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” marking the longest tenure of any current late-night host in the United States. To celebrate, ABC aired a special primetime episode of the series, featuring throwbacks to the show’s original 2003 premiere — including the complete guest lineup from the show’s very first episode, with George Clooney, Snoop Dogg, and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin all stopping by. But the most surprising throwback was an interview Kimmel did with a very familiar guest: himself.

During a segment on the 20th-anniversary special, Kimmel showed the audience a picture of him from back in 2003, during the first edition of the ABC series. However, the photo glitched, and the younger Kimmel came to life and began speaking to his older counterpart about the changes over the two decades, including the deaths of celebrities like Michael Jackson, the invention of electronic cigarettes, the legalization of weed,...

There’s an alternate timeline where You People, the feature directorial debut of Kenya Barris (black-ish), is the next great romantic comedy. There’s another version where it’s a biting satire that delves into the strain parents can inflict on their grown children. There’s an even more distant option, where it’s a sharp critique on race relations that both entertains and tackles the hard truths around cancel culture, privilege and faith. While the film clearly wants to be all of those options, it ends up buckling under...

“You People,” Kenya Barris’ feature directorial debut for Netflix, is laden with good intentions: Collaborating with Jonah Hill as a co-writer and star for this new comedy makes sense when one considers that both men are Los Angeles natives celebrated for their comedic flair and also devotees of hip-hop culture. Add to that the reunion of co-stars Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, both comic giants who came up together on “SNL” in the 1980s, and expectations run high.

But good intentions aren’t enough to float what is essentially a hip-hop–tinged, LA-centric comedic update of “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner.” It’s a concept that has seen a few iterations over the years — most notably 2005’s “Guess Who,” starring Bernie Mac, Ashton Kutcher, and Zoe Saldana — and “You People” also draws some inspiration from “Meet The Parents,” with faith-based differences providing most of the tension.

Hill stars as Ezra Cohen,...

Today would have been XXXTentacion’s 25th birthday. The quarter-century mark is a milestone that too many artists don’t get to see due to the type of gun violence that XXX succumbed to on June 18th, 2018 (the same day that rapper Jimmy Wopo was shot and killed at age 21). The shooting was an abrupt end to the whirlwind life of one of the rap world’s most polarizing artists. The Florida-raised musician allegedly committed abuses that made him a reviled figure in many circles, but his legacy isn’t...

It’s no secret that generations of hip-hop artists have fallen victim to gun violence and drug abuse, with what feels like an unsettling uptick in deaths throughout the genre over the past decade. On his latest single, “Same Problems,” Aap Rocky reflects on the cycle of life and death in connection to generational struggles and a yearning for change where possible.

“N—– dyin’ every other night/N—– cryin’, that’s a part of life/Lyin’ to my face, tryna say that it’s all good/No, I’m not alright,...

A judge has rejected a request from Eric Holder Jr. — Nipsey Hussle’s convicted killer — to reduce his sentence from first-degree murder to second-degree murder or manslaughter. On Monday, Judge H. Clay Jacke denied a defense motion for a new trial, and scheduled Holder’s sentencing for Feb. 22.

Holder faces a potential term of life in prison. His attorney Aaron Jansen had asked for his client’s conviction to be changed to voluntary manslaughter due to an “inconsistent” verdict.

During the harrowing trial last summer, prosecutors argued that Holder committed...

A new documentary series about the life of Nispey Hussle is in the works.

According to Deadline, NBA star LeBron James is set to produce a docuseries with Hussle’s Marathon Films about the life of the late rapper.

Read More: Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Murder Of Rapper Nipsey Hussle

The series is still untitled, but it will cover Hussle’s life story, from growing up as a kid in Crenshaw, to his rise as both an artist and activist.

Along with never-before-seen archival footage, the series will feature interviews with more than 50 of the rapper’s collaborators, including Kendrick Lamar, Diddy, Snoop Dogg and Nussle’s longtime partner Lauren London.

Production company SpingHill released a short teaser for the series, featuring voice-over from Hussle himself, and a glimpse at some of the home video footage that will be included.

Emmy-nominated “L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later” director One9 will helm the project.

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Nearly four years after Nipsey Hussle's tragic death, his legacy is getting its well-deserved flowers in an untitled docuseries. Per a press release shared with Popsugar on Nov. 15, SpringHill - the media studio cofounded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter - has announced a partnership with Hussle's Marathon Films to recall the late rapper's life story in a forthcoming documentary, which will cover his early days growing up in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, all the way to his epic rise to fame as a musician and activist.

"Nipsey said, 'If they made a story about my life, it better be a classic.'"

"It's an incredible honor for SpringHill to have a part in sharing Nipsey's story and legacy with the world," James said in a statement. "He used his gift to give back to his community and lived what it means to inspire, empower,...

A docuseries about the life of the late, great Nipsey Hussle is in the works from LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s Springhill and Hussle’s Marathon Films. The as-yet untitled docuseries tells Hussle’s life story, from his days as a young boy growing up in Crenshaw, to the musician and activist he became in the later years of his life. It features exclusive access to Nipsey’s inner circle, never-before-seen archival footage, and interviews with more than 50 collaborators including Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Diddy, and Nipsey’s longtime partner, Lauren London.

Springhill is financing and executive producing the series. You can watch a teaser below.

“It’s an incredible honor for SpringHill to have a part in sharing Nipsey’s story and legacy with the world,” said James. “He used his gift to give back to his community and lived what it means to inspire, empower, and uplift others along the way.

LeBron James’s SpringHill Company and Marathon Films are coming together to tell the life story of rapper, activist and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle in an untitled docuseries, SpringHill announced Tuesday.

The docuseries gives viewers an intimate look into Hussle’s life, career and social impact. SpringHill Company, a video production company co-created by James and Maverick Carter, will work with Hussle’s family and Hussle’s production company, Marathon Films, to produce the series.

“The untitled docuseries tells the comprehensive story of Nipsey, from his days as a young boy growing up in Crenshaw, to the musician and activist he became in the later years of his life. The docuseries gives viewers exclusive access to Nipsey’s inner circle, never-before-seen archival footage, and interviews with more than 50 collaborators including Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Diddy, and Nipsey’s longtime partner, Lauren London,” reads a press release sent to TheWrap.

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Nicki Minaj will soon become the subject of a new course at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

A professor at Uc Berkeley announced on Twitter that she’s teaching a course dubbed Nicki Minaj: The Black Barbie Femmecee & Hip Hop Feminisms beginning in spring 2023. The school’s verified account retweeted the news as well.

The professor said “this class is interested in thinking critically about u and ur productions w/in the context of broader historical-social structures & hip hop feminisms.” The news has already reached the “Beez in the Trap” rapper, who replied to a tweet about the news saying, “I’d love to stop by.”

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The New York rapper made the powerful statement during his performance at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. While taking the stage for his track “Head High” off his 2000 album, Bada assembled a line of 12 backup dancers who each repped a hoodie embroidered with a rapper’s name. They were arranged in chronological order based on the rappers’ deaths, which ranged from 1987 to last month.

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