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YG Recalls Being Blocked From Performing "FDT," Receiving Letter From Secret Service
The Compton rapper is doubtful that he'll remake the 2016 single that featured the late Nipsey Hussle.
Jaelani Turner-Williams15 days ago
Nipsey Hussle's Daughter Emani Graduates High School, Supported By Uncle Blacc Sam
The graduate was supported by her uncle, Nipsey's older brother Blacc Sam, and her mother, Tanisha Foster.
Jaelani Turner-Williams52 days ago
Nipsey Hussle's The Marathon Clothing Gets Its Own Adidas Harden Vol. 10 Colorway
The 'Marathon' Adidas Harden Vol. 10 releases in April.
Victor Deng113 days ago
Fatal Long Beach Shooting 'Wasn't Related' to Marathon Burger 'At All,' Rep Says
Long Beach Police Department reps say three victims were taken to a hospital after the shooting, with one victim ultimately succumbing to their injuries.
Trace William Cowen141 days ago
Nipsey Hussle Gets Los Angeles Intersection Named in His Honor
Lauren London and Blacc Sam were on hand to commemorate the occasion.
Shawn Setaro142 days ago
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Big Sean Opens Up About How Nipsey Hussle's Death Triggered His 'Very Deep' Depression
The Detroit rapper shared that he had to take some time away from the music industry after the murder of his friend and collaborator.
Will Lavin155 days ago
Posthumous Nipsey Hussle Album to Be a Collaboration With Bino Rideaux
The album's first single "Reckless," dropped ahead of the project's release, slated for this summer.
Jaelani Turner-Williams157 days ago
21 Savage Flips R. Kelly’s "I Wish," Pays Tribute to Young Dolph, Takeoff, and More
21 dropped off his new album, 'What Happened to the Streets?' on Friday.
tara mahadevan221 days ago
Nipsey Hussle Commemorated by L.A. Metro on What Would Have Been His 40th Birthday
L.A. Metro honors the 40th anniversary of Nipsey Hussle’s birth with a station renaming and limited TAP cards celebrating his legacy.
Mark Elibert338 days ago
Lil Wayne Says He Loves Nipsey Hussle’s Son Like His Own: ‘We Family'
Weezy shouted out Nipsey and Lauren London's son Kross on new song "Rari," comparing his love for him to that of his own son, Kameron.
Jaelani Turner-Williams409 days ago
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Big U Has 'Elaborate Plan' to Get Donald Trump to Intervene in His Extortion Case, Feds Say
Meanwhile, he was allegedly calling Trump "the orange man."
Shawn Setaro455 days ago
How the Big U Charges Shine a Light on One of Hip-Hop’s Most Whispered-About Practices
Eugene 'Big U' Henley is at the center of a new federal RICO complaint. At the heart of the charges is the custom of celebrity figures 'checking in,' a long-whispered-about practice within hip-hop.
Shawn Setaro487 days ago
Big U Named as Fugitive in Sweeping RICO Indictment, Accused of Running 'Mafia-Like Organization'
Eugene "Big U" Henley previously worked as Nipsey Hussle's manager and is now facing charges that include murder.
Joe Price489 days ago
Lauren London Opens Up About Handling Grief Following Nipsey Hussle's Death: 'I Still Feel Like a Mess'
She also shared how she approaches teaching her children about grief.
Joe Price676 days ago