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Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festival
Read full article: Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festivalCardi B says she has been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss a performance at an Atlanta music festival.
On Offset's sophomore solo album, 'Set It Off,' the Migos member says he 'wanted to bring rap back'
Read full article: On Offset's sophomore solo album, 'Set It Off,' the Migos member says he 'wanted to bring rap back'On Friday, Migos rapper Offset released his ambitious second solo album, “Set It Off.”.
Quavo steps up advocacy against gun violence after his nephew Takeoff's shooting death
Read full article: Quavo steps up advocacy against gun violence after his nephew Takeoff's shooting deathThe trauma Migos rapper Quavo suffered after witnessing his nephew Takeoff being gunned down last year is a disturbing experience he says he doesn’t want anyone else to endure.
Big Sean partnering with Emagine theaters to sell exclusive snack box, t-shirts for charitable cause
Read full article: Big Sean partnering with Emagine theaters to sell exclusive snack box, t-shirts for charitable causeWell-known Detroit rapper Big Sean is teaming up with movie theater chain Emagine Entertainment to sell exclusive merchandise and donate proceeds to charity as the second “Black Panther” movie hits the big screen.
A rapper is using his TikTok fame to help the Detroit community he grew up in
Read full article: A rapper is using his TikTok fame to help the Detroit community he grew up inTray Little, a rapper with a significant TikTok following is using social media to raise money to accomplish his goal of revitalizing the Detroit community he grew up in.
Court documents detail alleged death threats, harassment rapper Watsky endured from Michigan man
Read full article: Court documents detail alleged death threats, harassment rapper Watsky endured from Michigan manA Michigan man is accused of repeatedly threatening to kill rapper Watsky and his family.
Catch up with the rapper who’s encouraging youth through his music
Read full article: Catch up with the rapper who’s encouraging youth through his musicSocial media star and rapper, Kid Jay is back on “Live In The D”, after being featured for Music Monday two years ago. Since his initial visit, Kid Jay has been part of national shows around the country, and spreading his music throughout social platforms. Raised in Ypsilanti, he sat down with Tati Amare to catch up and talk about what his fans can expect from him next.
Rapper Tone Tone opens restaurant ‘Toney Island’ on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Rapper Tone Tone opens restaurant ‘Toney Island’ on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – One of the biggest names in Detroit’s rap scene opened a Coney Island on the city’s east side Saturday. While speaking in front of a crowd Saturday afternoon Detroit rapper Tone Tone discussed the opening of Toney Island at the corner of East Warren and Dickerson. The restaurant is home to the “Waddupdoe Burgers,” and its menu extends far beyond any traditional Coney Island. The rapper has been dreaming about opening his first restaurant since he was a child. He is also one if the youngest Black men to own a Coney Island in Detroit.
Detroit rapper back behind bars after posting music video that proved he violated bond
Read full article: Detroit rapper back behind bars after posting music video that proved he violated bondDETROIT – A Detroit rapper is back in custody after breaking the rules of his bond and posting evidence online. Sebrell Cole, also known as Brello, is a Detroit rapper. According to court documents, Brello posted a music video that featured himself in possession of a gun. After the music video was posted online, federal agents executed a search warrant at the Hamburg Street location. Officials said Brello admitted that the music video was filmed while he was out on bond and was not supposed to possess any firearms.
Up and coming rapper shot multiple times during home invasion in West Bloomfield
Read full article: Up and coming rapper shot multiple times during home invasion in West BloomfieldWEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. – An up and coming Metro Detroit rapper was shot during a home invasion in a West Bloomfield home early Friday morning. Sources told Local 4 that rapper Mr. Macnificent was shot multiple times. West Bloomfield police are looking for three suspects. READ: Rapper Mr. Macnificent shot during home invasion in West Bloomfield“Having to explain to kids when they wake up, it’s hard,” a mother who lives in the area said. West Bloomfield police said a woman called 911 around 3:30 a.m. Friday.
Rapper Tory Lanez charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Read full article: Rapper Tory Lanez charged with shooting Megan Thee StallionLOS ANGELES – Los Angeles prosecutors on Thursday charged rapper Tory Lanez with shooting artist Megan Thee Stallion during an argument earlier this year. Lanez is accused of shooting at Megan Thee Stallion's feet, hitting her, after she left a SUV during a fight in the Hollywood Hills on July 12, according to a release. The complaint states Lanez “inflicted great bodily injury” on Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez, a 27-year-old Canadian rapper and singer whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, is due to be arraigned Tuesday in Los Angeles. At the time of the shooting, Megan Thee Stallion was already a major hip-hop star following a triumphant year that saw her nominated for artist of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Rising Detroit rap star known as ‘Jizzle P’ shot and killed in front of mother
Read full article: Rising Detroit rap star known as ‘Jizzle P’ shot and killed in front of motherDETROIT – A rising star in Detroit’s rap community was shot and killed Tuesday night while sitting in a car on the city’s west side. Aaron Mays, better known as Jizzle P, was just starting to get some attention on the national stage. His mother, Senekua Mays, said she walked out of her home at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday night. “My heart don’t hurt, my soul hurt ... “I couldn’t see his face at all the fire from the gun it was just too ...” his mother said.
Detroit rapper 42 Dugg arrested 2 months after fleeing from police in Oakland County
Read full article: Detroit rapper 42 Dugg arrested 2 months after fleeing from police in Oakland CountyOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. Detroit rapper 42 Dugg was arrested Monday, two months after he reportedly fled from police in Oakland County. Court records said police attempted to approach the rappers vehicle on June 5 for a traffic violation, but he took off in the vehicle. The rapper, whose real name is Dion Hayes, was located and arrested two months later in the county. The report also said surveillance video showed Hayes was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident. Hayes was placed in jail on a $20,000 bond, which has since been posted.
Megan Thee Stallion describes her shooting in tearful video
Read full article: Megan Thee Stallion describes her shooting in tearful videoFILE - Megan Thee Stallion attends Variety's Hitmakers Brunch on Dec. 7, 2019, in West Hollywood, Calif. The rapper says she was shot in both feet and gave new details about what she called "the worst experience of my life" in an emotional online video. She once again declined to name who shot her. Police say that rapper Tory Lanez, who was with Megan Thee Stallion on the morning of the shooting, was arrested on suspicion of having a concealed weapon. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)