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Opinion
I Didn't Like XXXTentacion, But I Didn't Want Him To Die Either
As unrelenting as death is, many of us have learned to give it its proper respect. We cry when it takes the innocent, and bawl when it knocks on the door of our loved ones, heroes, and friends who were graciously given years to earn their aches, pains wrinkles, and gray hair. But when death takes the repugnant, physically abusive and—at times—vile, many of us offer a head nod of thanks. We open...
News
XXXTentacion's Ex-Girlfriend And Abuse Accuser Reacts To His Death
Geneva Ayala, the young woman who accused XXXTentacion of abusing her while she carried a child in chilling court documents, has broken her silence after news broke of the ? musician's murder. "I want to scream at the top of my lungs until i can’t then keep screaming," she wrote in a caption on Instagram. "I don’t want to believe this. no one knows. the sh*t. i feel. for you." Her comments section...
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Reacts To XXXTentacion's Death, Issues Apology
In the wake of the sudden death of 20-year-old XXXTentacion, Tekashi 6ix9ine took to social media to apologize to anyone he's offended through his actions and words. "Sometimes I feel like I do too much trolling," he said in a recent video posted to Instagram today (Jun. 18). "Sometimes I feel like I do too much. And tomorrow's not promised, you know what I mean? I feel like someone might get the wrong...
Features
Forget The Table, Kiersey Clemons Is Coming For Your Room
The actress is carving out a lane for herself, her sisters and her skinfolk, film by film. If one were to use the word “vulnerable” to ever describe Kiersey Clemons, she’d be well within her right to issue a severe side-eye. It’s 11 a.m., and in the midst of New York’s unforgiving summer heat, the 25-year-old actress is kicking off a stacked press day. Brooklyn’s lush Café Erzulie offers...
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Rapper Jimmy Wopo Dead After Drive-By Shooting In Pittsburgh
WPXI reports that Pittsburgh MC Jimmy Wopo, 21, has reportedly died after being shot in a double drive-by shooting in the Pennsylvania city. WTAE says that two victims were hit by bullets around 4:22 p.m. near the intersection of Wylie Avenue and Chauncey Street. Officials arrived on the scene to discover Wopo and another victim suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. The victims were transported...
Music News
Jidenna Speaks On Mourning XXXTentacion’s Death, Despite His Controversial Life
The shocking murder of 20-year-old rapper XXXTentacion has again opened the debate between separating art from an artist. It’s no secret that the Florida native, born Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, made headlines for his music as well as his history of violence, including domestic abuse allegations, and homophobic statements. However, fellow recording artist Jidenna is speaking up to draw a line between XXX’s...
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Suge Knight Denied Temporary Release For Mother’s Funeral
Suge Knight won’t be allowed a temporary prison release to attend his mother’s funeral. Family of the currently incarcerated former rap mogul reportedly wanted to request that he be released to pay his final respects, but Knight is barred from the opportunity because he’s a homicide suspect, the L.A. Country Sheriff’s Department confirmed to TMZ. Knight’s mother, Maxine Chatman, died from...
Music News
Hip-Hop Community And Fans React To XXXTentacion Fatal Shooting
Rapper XXXtentacion was pronounced dead Monday afternoon (June 18) after reportedly being robbed and shot in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He was 20 years old. Graphic footage of the rapper first appeared on TMZ showing him unconscious in a car, while onlookers surrounded him recording on their cell phones. A man is seen in the video trying his best to shield XXXTentacion from the small crowd, while also...
