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Tyga Hit With a $19,000 Tax Bill from the IRS
Tyga’s money struggles continue to pile up as the rapper is served with another bill this time from the Internal Revenue Service. According to TMZ, the Compton rhymer was hit with a tax lien from the State of California for $19,124.98.
Patti LaBelle Kicks Out Fan for Stripping During Her Performance [VIDEO]
Patti LaBelle doesn’t play when it comes to her stage shows. The veteran songbird had to kick a fan out of her concert after he got a little too raunchy onstage for her.
Keyshia Cole Teams Up With Young Thug on ‘Don’t Waste My Time’
After a brief hiatus, Keyshia Cole returns with a new song called “Don’t Waste My Time” featuring Young Thug. Key-Key and Thugger might sound like an odd pairing but it kind of works here on this smooth ballad.
Drake and Future Reveal ‘What a Time to Be Alive’ Cover and Release Date
It looks like a Drake and Future collaborative project will arrive sooner than later. The OVO leader shared with his fans the cover art and release date for the mixtape/album on his Instagram page today (Sept. 19).
Kanye West Closes Out Day One of iHeartRadio Music Festival [VIDEO]
Kanye West closed out the iHeartRadio Music Festival with an exciting performance for fans at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Friday (Sept. 18). The Chicago rhymer, who announced his presidential run in 2020, made a slight reference to his possible run during his performance.
Beyonce Chases Love on Naughty Boy’s Soaring Ballad ‘Runnin’ (Lose It All)’
We all must give thanks to English producer Naughty Boy for giving us a new song featuring Beyonce. On Thursday (Sept. 17), the hitmaker dropped the soaring ballad “Runnin’ (Lose It All)’ featuring Bey and crooner Arrow Benjamin.
Rihanna and Travi$ Scott’s Romance Heats Up in New York [VIDEO]
It looks like Rihanna may have found love with Travi$ Scott. The Bajan beauty and Houston rhymer was recently spotted canoodling at a club last Friday (Sept. 11).
Kendrick Lamar Pens Touching Tribute to Tupac Shakur
Kendrick Lamar has penned a heartfelt tribute to Tupac Shakur on the 19th anniversary of the rapper's death.
Moses Malone, Former Philadelphia 76ers Player, Dies at 60, Rappers & Singers React
Philadelphia 76ers icon Moses Malone has passed away on Sunday (Sept. 13). The NBA legend reportedly died in his sleep. He was 60 years old.
Floyd Mayweather Beats Andre Berto, Hip-Hop Community Reacts
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Andre Berto in an unanimous decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night (Sept. 12). With the victory, Mayweather retires undefeated at 49-0. After the fight, rappers went on Twitter to congratulate Mayweather’s impressive win.