Tupac Shakur was released from prison on October 12, 1995, after Death Row Records paid his bail of nearly one and a half million dollars, allowing him to record three albums.
Ye's lawyers called him a liar, a fraud, and a malingerer in court. His medical records, bank records, and personal family history were dissected, mocked, and vilified. In true David-vs.-Goliath fashion, Mr. Saxon stood firm against one of the biggest celebrities in the world, with the truth on his side.
Originally released in June 2004, To the 5 Boroughs is the Beastie's tribute to their hometown, reflecting on the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. In addition to the Hot 100 hit "Ch-Check It Out," the LP contains the heartfelt "An Open Letter to NYC."
Fans began speculating on the status of the pair's relationship upon discovering that they no longer follow each other on Instagram. Though that remains the case as of Tuesday afternoon, Cardi B's Instagram page still features photos of Diggs. A source confirmed to Entertainment Tonight on Monday that Cardi B and Diggs "recently broke up" and said the two may get back together. "This could just be for right now," the source told ET, adding that the " Am I the Drama?" musician is focusing on her family "while figuring out their next steps."
A deeply sensitive, unverified allegation is circulating in Hip-Hop after an interview aired on Doggie Diamonds TV, where a Staten Island woman identifying herself as Tai claimed she is related to members of the Wu-Tang family circle and described what she says was a traumatic, long-suppressed situation. Host Doggie Diamonds opened the segment sounding shaken, telling viewers: "In my whole 19-year career, I'm baffled." He added, "I don't even know what to say."
Twenty-five years ago, I was in a car accident that broke my jaw and caused injury to the right frontal lobe of my brain. At the time, the focus was on the visible damage-the fracture, the swelling, and the immediate physical trauma. The deeper injury, the one inside my skull, went unnoticed. Comprehensive scans were not done, neurological exams were limited, and the possibility of a frontal-lobe injury was never raised.
Minaj also said she plans to pledge between $150,000 and $300,000 to support the new Trump Accounts. Created under Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the program provides savings accounts of $1,000 for every child born between 2025 and 2028. That money is then invested in the stock market by private firms, and made accessible to the child when they turn 18.
What does Comic Sans sound like? What does it feel like? And is it actually kinda good? These were the questions ever-present in the minds of early PC Music acts like Kero Kero Bonito's Gus Bonito, who, to this day, performs DJ sets in front of a strobing projection of his moniker Kane West in the notorious font.
Kid Cudi had cancelled his 2024 tour after breaking his heel at Coachella, and while he's done some shows since then, he hadn't embarked on any major outings. He's now announced the "Rebel Ragers Tour," which will have M.I.A. Big Boi, A-Trak, me n ü, and Dot Da Genius presents GLKPRTY w/ Powers Pleasanton each opening select shows. See all dates below.
The rapper, known on his tax form as Charles Wingate and known by his old Harlem associates as Charley Rambo, made his name in the rap game during an all-too-brief run in the 2000s, as one of the most colorful members of Jim Jones' Byrdgang, his solo offshoot from the Diplomats (although due to his growing up with rappers Cam and Mase, Max is like honorary Dipset).