Irv Gotti, the music producer best known for co-founding the Murder Inc. record label that helped launch the careers of rapper Ja Rule and singer Ashanti, has died at age 54. Def Jam Recordings, the parent label of Murder Inc., first confirmed Gotti’s death in a post on Instagram Wednesday night. “His contributions … helped…… More
Platt passed away on Jan. 24, 2025. Both TMZ and Essence magazine are reporting his death. His wife, Anthony Leonard Platt, first announced his passing on her social media on Friday, asking for respect for her and her family. “”Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father.…… More
The trial of A$AP Rocky (real name: Rakim Mayers) for allegedly firing a gun at a former friend in November 2021 is underway in Los Angeles, after he turned down a final prosecution plea offer of 180 days in jail. The hip-hop singer, actor and designer is charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, stemming…… More
Lizzo is breaking her silence about the lawsuits filed against her. The singer was sued for alleged sexual harassment and a hostile work environment by three former dancers — Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez — in 2023. Soon after, she faced similar allegations in a separate lawsuit filed by clothing designer Asha Daniels. The “About Damn…… More
