Editorial Photo Credit: GA Fullner Rolling Out is reporting that 19 people which include actors, musicians and athletes, have been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud. The site points out that “among the most notable is Madea Goes to Jail star Ion Overman, 45, who is also known for her roles as…… read more »
![Jay-Z teams up with Meek Mill, Big Sean, Fat Joe + more artists pushing to ban rap lyrics from being used in NY courts [VIDEOS]](https://cdn.socast.io/3922/sites/22/2022/01/20134156/JAYZ.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Editorial Photo Credit: Brian Friedman Jay-Z, followed by Fat Joe, Big Sean, Yo Gotti, Killer Mike, Kelly Rowland, Robin Thicke, and others signed a letter Wednesday, January 19, urging lawmakers to pass the “Rap Music on Trial” bill (S.7527/A.8681). If passed, the legislation would limit the admissibility of a defendant’s song lyrics or other “creative…… read more »
Fans were wondering if this film would ever finish! The answer is….HELL YEAH! The Black Panther sequel was shut down when the omicron COVID-19 variant started it’s rampage through the US, even in Atlanta where they were filming the sequel. The director revealed they have begun filming, and most of the original cast are back!…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Myriam B NBC News is reporting that the federal government’s website to order at-home rapid Covid-19 testing kits launched on Tuesday, January 18. The Covidtests.gov website says “every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.”…… read more »
Atlanta’s own, T.I. says and I quote, “when it comes to making records: “ain’t nobody f###### with me,” and then called out Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Pusha T, Nas and Jay Z!! Do you think Tip is right?? T.I also revealed that his next album, “Kill the King” will be his last album! Photo credit: Jamie…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson [Jim Jones] and Debby Wong [Jadakiss] It’s been over five months after The LOX and Dipset verzuz battle went down at Madison Square Garden. The legendary showdown was big a moment in New York hip hop. Dipset was hit with blow after blow with Jim Jones holding it down the…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Tinseltown Early morning of January 14, Tiffany Haddish was arrested in Fayette County, 40 miles south of Atlanta. Authorities responded to a call for a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel. Haddish’s vehicle matched the description in the report and police spotted the comedian/actress pulling into a neighborhood. She was…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson The legendary producer/DJ says he’s been asking for his royalties for 28 years. According to Page Six, Pete Rock has yet to receive any royalties for his contributions to the 1994 ‘Illmatic’ album, one of the most acclaimed rap albums in music history. The legendary producer had this to say, “Nas…… read more »
![Third suspect charged in the Young Dolph murder case, may be more suspects [VIDEO]](https://cdn.socast.io/3922/sites/22/2022/01/13120528/yd-2.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson According to WREG 3, a third suspect has been charged in Young Dolph’s murder. After apprehending Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, a press conference was held and officials announced Shundale Barnet, as the third man in the murder case. Barnett, who is originally from Memphis but currently resides in Dallas,…… read more »
Photo credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson/Shutterstock.com Rapper Jeezy and his wife, tv star “The Real’s” Jeannie Mai welcomed their new child Sno Jenkins in to the world today, (Jan 11th). While the gender of the infant has not been revealed, the tv show “The Real” show posted a maternity ward crib with a neutrally colored baby…… read more »