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Jul 1, 2024 | hiphopdx.com | Taraji P. Henson |Karan Singh

Ghostface Killah is concerned about the violence and bloodshed that continues to claim an astonishing number of Black lives every year. During an appearance on the Toure Show that premiered on Friday (June 28), the New York MC talked about people belonging to historically marginalized groups and how important it is for them to honor their ancestors by working together rather than against each other. “Pray for your grandmother and the one’s that passed away,” he said.

Jul 1, 2024 | hiphopdx.com | Taraji P. Henson |Andy Bustard

Childish Gambino has taken aim at the Grammys and BET Awards by comparing his record at both awards shows to that of Will Smith and Sam Smith. While presenting the award for Album of the Year at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday (June 30), the rapper and actor (born Donald Glover) used the opportunity to question why he has more Grammys than the Fresh Prince and the same number of BET Awards as Sam Smith, who is white.

Jul 1, 2024 | hiphopdx.com | Taraji P. Henson |Andy Bustard

Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori are facing shocking accusations of racism and exposing minors to pornography in a new lawsuit. According to The Washington Post, Ye is being sued by eight former Yeezy employees who worked on YZYVSN, a streaming service designed to host his upcoming Vultures 2 album with Ty Dolla $ign.

Jul 1, 2024 | hiphopdx.com | Taraji P. Henson |Sam Moore

Killer Mike has addressed his controversial arrest at the 2024 Grammy Awards on his new song “Humble Me.”The Atlanta rap legend released the track after winning Album of the Year at the BET Awards on Sunday (June 30), which was coincidentally held at L.A.’s Peacock Theatre, the same location as his arrest. Featuring Muhammad Ali on the intro giving a speech about humility, the song and accompanying black and white video capture the Run The Jewels rapper in a braggadocious yet reflective mood.

Jul 1, 2024 | hiphopdx.com | Taraji P. Henson |Andy Bustard

50 Cent has once again taken aim at Rick Ross after he was filmed getting jumped by Drake supporters in Canada. Footage from Rozay’s performance at Ignite Music Festival in Vancouver on Sunday (June 30) showed the MMG mogul and his entourage being confronted by a group of men backstage for playing Kendrick Lamar‘s Drake diss “Not Like Us” during his set.