E-40 is now “Dr. E-40.” On Friday (May 12), the legendary rapper, né Earl Stevens, accepted the honorary degree in music from his alma mater, Grambling State University. “40 Water” received his certificate at the live commencement and offered a few words of encouragement as he delivered his acceptance speech before the graduating class of 2023.  “As you know music has always been a lifelong passion of mine. And it’s an incredible privilege to be recognized for my contributions to the industry, especially on the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, man,” he said after thanking the university and his family.

Risk It All – Eric Bellinger from Popular Demand on Vimeo. Trading in a football for a Grammy is exactly what singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger did to make his dreams and aspirations come true. Growing up in Compton, CA and having to become accustomed to the gangs, drugs, and violence that took place in his neighborhood, Bellinger risked it all by passing up on a college football scholarship to pursue his love for music.

Fat Joe recently revealed which two rap artists he would bring back from the dead if given the chance, and the answer may surprise you. Many fans would predictably bet on his Terror Squad brethren and collaborator Big Pun being among those chosen, and during an appearance on Red Table Talk, the 52-year-old ultimately name-checked Pun and The Notorious B.I.G., with the caveat that his response is based strictly off the artists’ musicality.

The mother of Flo Rida‘s son is accusing the rapper of shunning their toddler because he has a disability. Alexis Adams had a sit-down interview with The Daily Mail, in which she details the “Dancer” musician’s distance and aversion to their 19-month-old son, Zohar Paxton. Zohar was born with hydrocephalus, a neurological condition in which fluid builds up in the skull and causes the brain to swell. It is often referred to as “water on the brain.

On Wednesday (April 19), it was announced that Frank Ocean would not be returning for the second weekend of Coachella 2023. According to a statement from the blond artist’s reps, the reason for the cancelation is because of an apparent sustained injury. “After suffering an injury to his leg on festival grounds in the week leading up to weekend 1, Frank Ocean was unable to perform theintended show but was still intent on performing, and in 72 hours, the show was reworked out of necessity.