At just 13, Nigerian rapper Iceking Ochacho is already learning one of the hardest lessons in the music business: getting people to listen is one thing, but getting them to remember you is another. The young artist, whose real name is Shedrack Mohammed Adah, recently celebrated his I’m Back EP by giving ₦20,000 to each…
NBA YoungBoy is talking like an artist who is already preparing for the final chapter of his career. In a newly released conversation with comedian Funny Marco, the rapper said he does not intend to move back to the United States, describing his current life in South Korea as a permanent change. When asked how…
Pop singer David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, will face a jury for the brutal murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On July 27, 2026, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo ruled that prosecutors presented sufficient evidence during a five-day hearing to proceed with charges of first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, and mutilation…
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has escalated his long-running feud with fellow artist Odumodublvck by filing a ₦2 billion defamation claim, accusing him of making false and damaging allegations that have harmed his reputation. The legal action stems from statements made by Odumodublvck on June 29, in which he publicly referred to Blaqbonez as a “sexual abuser”…
Afrobeats continues to make a strong global statement as Nigerian music stars dominate the 2026 BET Awards nominations ahead of the June 28 ceremony in Los Angeles. Leading the African nominees is Grammy-winning singer Tems, who earned three major nominations. The singer received recognition in categories including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award, and…
