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Ludacris hosted the 2026 iHeart Radio Music Awards. His longtime film co-star, Vin Diesel, presented him with the Landmark Award and Luda gave a heartfelt speech.
March 29, 2026

Ludacris wins Landmark Award at iHeartRadio Music Awards, announces new music [VIDEO]

Ludacris received the Landmark Award at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, presented by Vin Diesel. He used his acceptance speech…
Michael "5000" Watts was a pioneer in hip hop who helped put Houston hip hop on the map. Earlier this week, he was hospitalized for heart issues. Last night, his wife confirmed that he died from complications with his heart rhythm.
January 31, 2026

DJ Michael “5000” Watts, Swishahouse founder, dies at 52 after sudden heart rhythm collapse

DJ Michael “5000” Watts, Swishahouse founder and Houston rap pioneer, has died at 52 after a fatal heart rhythm collapse.…
Scarface is a pioneer in the rap game. As decades have gone by, fans have revisited his music. His song, Smile, was already the most commercially successful of his career. But decades later, the song has found a new audience. As a result, Scarface played the guitar to the song during his 55th birthday party, also paying homage to Tupac Shakur.
November 18, 2025

Scarface plays guitar to “Smile” during his 55th birthday concert in Houston, honoring 2Pac and his legacy [VIDEO]

Scarface celebrated his 55th birthday in Houston by performing “Smile” live on guitar, honoring 2Pac and his Southern rap legacy.
Outkast were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night. Andre 3000 delivered a memorable speech about great things starting in small rooms, which Big Boi echoed. Thirty years ago, Andre 3000 took The Source Awards stage and proclaimed, "The South's got something to say." Three decades later, the statement has been received.
November 9, 2025

OutKast delivers emotional Rock & Roll Hall of Fame speech honoring their Atlanta roots and the late Rico Wade [VIDEO]

OutKast’s 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction featured André 3000’s emotional “little rooms” speech and tributes to late…
Blacc Zacc is arguably the most recognizable rapper from South Carolina. However, the Columbia, SC rapper is allegedly in a world of trouble. According to social media rumors, he's in federal custody after an alleged murder-for-hire case.
October 29, 2025

Blacc Zacc allegedly arrested by federal agents in South Carolina for murder-for-hire case in Columbia

South Carolina rapper Blacc Zacc was reportedly arrested by federal agents in Columbia in connection with a murder-for-hire investigation, sparking…
Mia X's face said it all, this past weekend, when she represented for No Limit Records during the Verzuz with Cash Money Records. When Birdman had his closing speech, she was stunned to hear him diss Turk. The look on her face has kept the internet talking.
October 28, 2025

Mia X’s face of shock as Birdman dissed Turk during Verzuz has dominated the internet [PHOTO]

Mia X’s wide-eyed reaction to Birdman calling out Turk at the No Limit vs Cash Money Verzuz became an instant…
Birdman used the end of the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz to air out one of his former artists. Despite the tension with Master P and No Limit, he instead went off on his former artist, Turk, for not participating in the event.
October 26, 2025

Birdman ends Verzuz battle against No Limit by dissing Turk and calling him out during Cash Money’s closing remarks [VIDEO]

Birdman ended the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz by calling Turk a “b***h,” sparking backlash and reigniting old Cash…
Pooh Shiesty saw his grandma for the first time since his release from prison. When he went to give her a hug, she let him know she wasn't a fan of his dreads. As a result, he told her he would cut them off for her.
October 8, 2025

Pooh Shiesty tells his grandma he’ll cut his dreads off after she tells him she doesn’t like his hairstyle [VIDEO]

Fresh out of prison, Pooh Shiesty jokes with his grandma after she disapproves of his new dreads—telling her, “You don’t…
EJ Jones has delivered his debut single, "Gas Station Love." The song has captured the attention of many. This is due to the 1970s sound coming from a man born in 2002.
September 29, 2025

EJ Jones’ soulful debut “Gas Station Love” has fans saying he was born in 2002 but sounds like 1972 [VIDEO]

Born in 2002, EJ Jones channels 1970s soul in his debut single “Gas Station Love,” blending modern visuals with timeless…