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Chi Modu — one of the most famous photographers in hip-hop history, documenting iconic shots from the 1990s — has died. An Instagram post announcing the sad news went up Saturday, with a caption that read … “Our hearts are broken… We continue the fight ©💪🏾 The family request privacy at this time 📷.” It

News Shabazz Palaces Share New Video For New Song “20 Gear Science”: Watch The first single from a forthcoming collection of rarities and previously unreleased songs By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Shabazz Palaces (Still via YouTube) Facebook Twitter Shabazz Palaces have shared the video for their new song “20 Gear Science.”

Morgan Wallen‘s starting to get back to performing after his n-word controversy, while seemingly snubbing an organization we’re told he’d pledged to meet with … the NAACP in Nashville. According to NAACP Nashville President Sheryl Guinn … after her branch reached out to the country singer in February, she says his team expressed interest in

News Tom Waits to Voice “The Narrator” in New AMC+ Animated Show Ultra City Smiths The stop-motion series—also featuring Alia Shawkat, John C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, and more—premieres in July By Matthew Strauss May 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tom Waits, photo by James Minchin III Facebook Twitter Tom Waits is voicing “The Narrator” in a

Play video content TMZ.com YG‘s giving away a new sneaker he says caters to the streets … hooking up a group of former inmates who just got back to the streets. The rapper hit up Amity Foundation House Friday in downtown L.A. to give away pairs of his Block Runner sneakers to men who have

News Billie Eilish Announces 2022 Tour Eilish will perform in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the United Kingdom in support of Happier Than Ever By Matthew Strauss May 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish, March 2021 (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy ) Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish has announced a 2022 tour in

Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner are indeed back together … but it’s not exclusive … and they’re both totally fine with that. Sources with direct knowledge and connection to both Kylie and Travis tell TMZ … they have rekindled the old flame and are dating again, but they’re also free to date other people. To

News Burial Releases New Song “Dolphinz”: Listen The B-side to last year’s “Chemz” has arrived By Madison Bloom May 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Burial (photo via Hyperdub) Facebook Twitter Burial has released his new song “Dolphinz”—the B-side to last year’s “Chemz.” Hear the new track below via Burial’s Bandcamp. “Chemz” and “Dolphinz” are available as

Play video content @madisonnduriee / Instagram Morgan Wallen‘s clawing his way back from the racial slur controversy … and he’s got Kid Rock to thank for getting him back on a stage to perform live. Morgan was at Kid’s Big Ass Honky Tonk bar Wednesday night in Nashville and got on the mic in front

News Cher Biopic in the Works The as-yet-untitled film will be produced by Cher and the production duo who helmed Mamma Mia! By Madison Bloom May 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Cher circa 1975 (Photo by Darlene Hammond/Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Cher has announced that a new feature film chronicling her life and career is

Play video content 4D with Demi Lovato Demi Lovato has an announcement about their personal life — as they launch something new professionally — and it’s that Demi now identifies as non-binary, and therefore they’re changing pronouns. The singer revealed Wednesday they are happy to share the very personal moment on their “4D with Demi

News Lollapalooza 2021 Lineup Announced: Megan Thee Stallion, Tyler, the Creator, Foo Fighters, Post Malone, and More The Chicago festival will return to Grant Park July 29 through August 1 By Allison Hussey May 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Megan Thee Stallion, Tyler, the Creator (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Lollapalooza has been confirmed to return to

T.I. and Tiny allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted a woman in 2005 and the LAPD is looking into her claims … while authorities in Las Vegas tell us they have closed a case involving similar allegations against the couple. According to a police report obtained by TMZ … the L.A. accuser, identified as a Jane

News Death Cab for Cutie Announce September 2021 Tour The short Western trip includes concerts with Perfume Genius and Deep Sea Diver By Matthew Strauss May 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Death Cab for Cutie, December 2018 (Mike Pont/Getty Images for Radio.com) Facebook Twitter Death Cab for Cutie are going on short tour of the American

Soulja Boy wants credit for being the “first” rapper to plug Icebox bling — but the shop couldn’t care less … especially since they say there’s dough he still owes. A rep for the famed jewelry and diamond store tells TMZ … Soulja’s viral tweet from the weekend doesn’t mean diddly squat to them —

News T.I. and Tiny Being Investigated by LAPD Over Sexual Assault Allegations A police report filed in April outlines new allegations against the Harrises. Their attorney claims the couple hasn’t been contacted by any law enforcement agency. By Evan Minsker May 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter T.I. and Tiny in 2015 (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) Facebook Twitter Note:

Ariana Grande is a married woman, because TMZ has learned she tied the knot this weekend. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the wedding went down at her home in Montecito … which you might also know as Oprah country. We’re told there was no real ceremony and few guests. She and her fiance,

News Migos Reveal Release Date for New Album Culture III Following three solo albums, Migos are back next month with another installment of their LP series By Evan Minsker May 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Migos’ Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset, July 2019 (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter After years of teasers, Migos have revealed the release

J. Cole‘s own sideline story is finally coming full circle on the court — the guy just made his professional debut as a basketball player … and he did it in none other than Africa! The rapper — who’s fresh off a fire sixth studio album — put on his hooping shoes this weekend not

News Olivia Rodrigo Performs “drivers license,” “good 4 u” on SNL: Watch Keegan Michael-Key served as host for the rising pop singer’s Saturday Night Live debut By Noah Yoo and Allison Hussey May 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Olivia Rodrigo on Saturday Night Live (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC) Facebook Twitter Olivia Rodrigo was the musical guest

Fat Joe seems to think DJ Khaled is the “Quincy Jones of hip-hop” — but a lot more people seem to think he’s dead wrong … and outright disrespecting the legendary record producer. Joe made the inflammatory comment this week while chopping it up with N.O.R.E. on his ‘Drink Champs’ podcast … talking about the

News Watch the Black Keys Perform “Crawling Kingsnake” on Colbert From the blues-rock duo’s latest album Delta Kream By Noah Yoo May 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The Black Keys joined the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform “Crawling Kingsnake,” from their new LP Delta Kream. Joined by their extended band, the duo

2:10 PM PT — Graphic video has surfaced that purportedly shows Lil Reese bleeding on the ground — this after he was allegedly involved in a car jacking of some sort that ended in gunshots. The footage of a man that appears to be Reese (and bleeding from his head profusely) is making the rounds

News DMX’s Posthumous LP Exodus to Feature Jay-Z, Nas, Bono, and More Griselda, Lil Wayne, and Snoop Dogg also appear on the late rapper’s first Def Jam LP in 18 years By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter DMX in Atlanta, Georgia, February 2021 (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) Facebook Twitter Swizz Beatz has

It’s official … Tessica Brown is now forever etched, or glued, into pop culture, now that Nicki Minaj is shouting her out on a new track, and Tessica’s flattered!!! The Harajuku Barbie just dropped her song, “Fraction” and it includes lyrics referencing the moniker Tessica will have forever… Gorilla Glue Girl. Nicki raps, “… head

News Watch Bizzy Banks’ Video for New Song “City Hot” The Brooklyn drill rapper is readying his second mixtape for a summer release By Matthew Strauss May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bizzy Banks in “City Hot” (Bizzy Banks/YouTube) Facebook Twitter Bizzy Banks is back with the new single “City Hot.” The new track follows January’s

Play video content TMZ.com JoJo Siwa says she’s a big fan of the movement to remove Ronald Reagan‘s name from an airport in favor of her … telling us it would be the SICKEST THING EVER!!! We got the YouTube star at Craig’s in WeHo Wednesday night and asked about the petition to change Ronald

News Katy Perry Shares Video for New Pikachu-Inspired Song “Electric”: Watch “Pikachu is the evolved form of Pichu, so in the video, you see the younger version of me with Pichu and myself in the present day with Pikachu. We both evolve, yet retain a sense of playfulness.”—Katy Perry By Evan Minsker May 14, 2021

Play video content Radio Andy/SiriusXM Janet Jackson‘s brothers are thanking Justin Timberlake for stepping up and taking responsibility for his role in the infamous Super Bowl Halftime wardrobe malfunction, and hanging their sister out to dry. Tito, Marlon and Jackie Jackson appeared on Andy Cohen‘s SiriusXM radio show Wednesday and opened up for the first