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Offset Pays Tribute To Takeoff With Heartfelt Statement

Offset has broken his silence regarding his cousin Takeoff‘s death. On Tuesday (Nov. 15), the rapper legally known as Kiari Kendrell Cephus, took to Instagram to express his love for his Migos bandmate, stating that his sudden passing has left him with “unbearable” pain.  “Dear Take, doesn’t feel real posting you like this,” the “Code” rapper captioned the sincere post. “This still doesn’t feel like reality. I’ve been searching for the right words to say, but there aren’t any that will suffice.

Pooch Hall Charged With Child Abuse And DUI

Marion “Pooch” Hall is facing mounting legal troubles stemming from his arrest earlier in the month. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office charged Hall with DUI and felony child and abuse on Wednesday (Oct. 24).  If convicted, Hall faces up to six years in state prison. The father of four, who previously starred in BET’s The Game, was arrested in Burbank, Calif. on Oct. 3, for suspicion of DUI and felony child endangerment. Hall crashed his car into a parked vehicle and was seen weaving in and out of traffic, according to Burbank police.

Raekwon Honored With "Ice Cream" Bar Named After Classic Single

Raekwon continues to pump out more music nearly three decades after crashing the scene as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Although he’s in the thick of recording his forthcoming album, Scarlet Fever, “The Chef” will always be remembered for his classic hit, “Ice Cream” featuring Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Cappadonna, from his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. Now, decades later, he’ll be honored with an actual ice cream bar named after his 1995 single in a new partnership with Pretty Cool Ice Cream, located on the Northwest side of Chicago.

Raver-Singer Charli XCX Talks Love, Music and Crying Fans

You may recognize the name Charli XCX (born Charlotte Aitchison) from the popular Icona Pop jam, “I Love It”, but this dance-inspired singer is looking to set her mark further among international audiences with the drop of her debut album True Romance (out today on iTunes). Already heralded and adored by her U.K. fans, we’ve quickly come to love this ultimate rave girl while talking with her during her European tour.

SAG-AFTRA Strike Begins After Negotiations With Hollywood Studios Fail

The Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artistshave gone on strike on Friday (July 14) after negotiations with Hollywood studios collapsed. According to the Washington Post, SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers failed to agree on a new contract for improved wages and working conditions.  Additionally, actors sought improved health and pension benefits while creating safeguards that would protect them from having their likeness replicated by artificial intelligence in future projects.