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Max B is back in the spotlight, and he’s making it clear that he doesn’t see himself as just a footnote in New York rap history. In a recent interview, he placed his name alongside Biggie, Jay–Z and Nas, claiming he’s among the greatest New York rappers of all time — a statement that instantly reignited debates about influence, legacy and how you rank artists who shifted culture more than charts. For Max, the argument has never really been about numbers on a streaming page, but about the way he

John Waters has dropped a bizarre bit of music trivia: Eminem once gifted Elton John a diamond‑encrusted sex toy. The filmmaker recalled the story while discussing how unlikely friendships form in pop culture, using Em and Elton’s relationship as a prime example. Waters says Elton told him about the gift years after the rapper’s early homophobic lyrics caused a backlash, and after the pair had publicly bonded over Elton performing with him at the Grammys. The story adds another strange layer to

Chris Brown is back responding to criticism of his new album, firing off another social media statement and invoking Zara Larsson in the process. After a wave of negative reviews and online pushback, Brown posted that he “don’t give a f*ck” about detractors and singled out Larsson over past comments about him. In his posts, Brown said he feels unfairly targeted and suggested that some people are clout‑chasing when they publicly distance themselves from his music. He also referenced Larsson’s ye

Samuel Monroe Jr., remembered for his role in Menace II Society, is back on life support as he battles pneumonia. His family shared a heartbreaking update explaining that his condition worsened after what they thought was a period of improvement, and asked fans for continued prayers. According to their statement, Monroe Jr. had previously been taken off life support but was placed back on after complications tied to pneumonia and other underlying health issues. Loved ones say they’ve been spend

Druski is stepping into his biggest role yet as the newly announced host of the 2026 BET Awards. The comedian and digital creator will front “culture’s biggest night” live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, bringing his skit‑ready chaos to a stage that’s usually reserved for music giants and veteran comics. BET confirmed the news with a promo clip introducing him as the show’s youngest‑ever host, highlighting how his Instagram sketches, Coulda Been Records spoof label a

Legendary choreographer Fatima Robinson is reflecting on Michael Jackson’s Remember The Time short film, calling it a pivotal moment for her career and for Black visual storytelling on MTV. Robinson was just 21 when she choreographed the 1992 video, which reimagined ancient Egypt with an all‑Black cast. In fan‑shared interviews and anniversary posts, she’s described the shoot as the moment she realised a young Black woman could lead choreography on a massive, high‑budget pop project and bring h

K‑Pop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s animated musical about demon‑slaying idols, is officially heading from the screen to real‑life stages. After months of speculation, the streamer has confirmed plans for a live world concert tour built around the movie’s characters and songs. The show will be produced in partnership with AEG Presents and is billed as Netflix’s “first world concert tour,” designed to bring fans closer to the film’s universe and its breakout track “Golden.” Kotaku’s coverage notes th