Pusha T has opened up about his solo work, admitting that it isn’t on par with The Clipse’s catalog. During an interview with GQ, the Virginia emcee spoke about his resurgence as a solo artist and how his art differs from his Clipse days. Push then revealed that he has taken “an L” trying to recreate the introspective bars offered by his brother and bandmate, No Malice. He also insisted that his thoughtful bars are “never enough” for their fans.

Sauce Walka defended himself from a random assailant with a knife by showing him the power of the household broom. On Monday (June 24), a video went viral of the rapper in Los Angeles getting into an altercation with an unknown person who appeared to be ready to strike with a knife in tow.  The Houston native is then seen on camera approaching the man with a broom, resulting in the assailant turning away and fleeing.

According to Sean Kingston, a recent attempt to cop some new jewelry left him in a vulnerable and dangerous position. The 25-year-old singer claims he was kidnapped after a deal went wrong with L.A.-based company, Avianne Jewelers. After paying out $185,000 on a watch that was priced at $225,000, Kingston says he refused to pay the balance because he thought the watch wasn’t worth it. What happened next is a bit confusing, but unsettling if true.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is giving Shonda Rhimes her flowers. Announced Friday morning (April 14), the 53-year-old will receive a BAFTA Special Award, to be celebrated during an invite-only tribute event in New York City on May 3, 2023.  “We are honored to be presenting a BAFTA mask to such a deeply respected and admired artist. Shonda’s trailblazing work has captured our hearts and inspired audiences around the world,” expressed Kathryn Busby, Chair of the BAFTA North America Board.

Beginning in March 2014, the men of Slaughterhouse will begin their Glass House North American tour. Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Royce Da 5’9 and Joe Budden will kick off their tour during a 5-day stint at the SXSW Festival then work their way through the Americas and Canada until April 26. Tickets are available now at Glasshousetour.com. Check out their promo video below as well as the list of tour dates.