Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing onstage

Bob Levey/Getty Images Houston rapper Big Pokey passed away Sunday, June 18, after collapsing onstage in Beaumont, Texas, ABC13 reports. He’d been tapped to perform at Pour09 Bar& Rooftop as part of the Juneteenth…

Lil Uzi Vert shares more details about ‘The Pink Tape’

NBC Lil Uzi Vert spilled a few details about his forthcoming album, The Pink Tape, while chatting with YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. The star shared what fans can expect to hear from the…

Tory Lanez releases new song from jail cell, says he’s “in high spirits”

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Tory Lanez is “in high spirits,” according to a recent post shared to his Instagram. In the update, he told his fans and loved ones he hasn’t “lost my faith…

Offset and Quavo reunite for Takeoff’s 29th birthday

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Global Citizen Offset and Quavo reunited to celebrate what would have been fellow Migos member Takeoff‘s 29th birthday. The rappers were spotted at a memorial event Sunday, June 19, to which they, like other attendees,…

Megan Thee Stallion talks self-care, supportive fans and ‘Essence Festival’

Rosalind O’Connor/NBC Megan Thee Stallion is set to headline the Essence Festival in July, but before then, she’s taking time out to do some of the things she loves. It’s part of the balance…

French Montana hopes his ‘For Khadija’ documentary helps people work through the impossible

NBC French Montana‘s For Khadija documentary premieres Friday, June 16, at the Tribeca Festival. It captures the sacrifices his single mother made after his family emigrated from Morocco to New York, and the lifestyle…

New Music Friday: Coi Leray, Doja Cat, Gunna and more

This week is packed with releases. Here’s some of the latest to drop: Coi Leray, “Run It Up” — Released a week before her new album, COI, the track finds her…

Music notes: Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Yung Miami and more

Travis Scott paid homage to The Beatles while once again teasing his Utopia album. The rapper was spotted at the Abbey Road studios, where he allegedly recorded some music with SZA, whose bodyguard held the now-popular Utopia briefcase. Travis…

J. Cole to become part owner of Charlotte Hornets

Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage J. Cole, a native of North Carolina, is part of a group that will purchase the state’s NBA team. According to NBA.com, the group has reached a deal with Michael Jordan to…

Young Thug posts QR code on socials; Gunna drops new album

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival Young Thug has something on the way, according to mysterious post shared to his socials Friday, June 16. The post features a QR…