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Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s attorney says the director of an upcoming docuseries who called the rapper a “horrible human being” should zip it … because they’ve never even met. Tekashi’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, tells TMZ … “Supervillain” director Karam Gill is 100 percent wrong in his assessment of 69 and has no clue what he’s talking

The insurrection is dividing heavy metal band Iced Earth … the lead singer and bassist quit after the group’s founder was arrested for allegedly raiding the Capitol. Stu Block and Luke Appleton announced Monday they’re no longer rocking with Iced Earth, citing Jon Schaffer‘s role in the deadly riot as the catalyst. Stu, the lead

Exclusive Yella Beezy was arrested Saturday on weapons charges, but the rapper says this was a set-up … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Yella Beezy was driving in Dallas when cops pulled him over after they claim he was running stop signs. They searched his car — unclear why — and

Janet Jackson got more than an apology from Justin Timberlake … she got a revival. Janet’s 1986 album, “Control,” has skyrocketed on the charts since Justin issued his mea culpa Friday over her 2004 Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction. As you know, she was skewered by critics, while Justin remained silent and unscathed. Well, “Control” hit

Exclusive Nicki Minaj‘s father, Robert Maraj, has died after being struck in a hit-and-run accident … TMZ has learned. Nassau County Police in New York say he was walking on the road between Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue Friday evening around 6 PM ET, when he was hit by a vehicle heading northbound. Cops say

Exclusive Britney Spears does NOT have her own documentary in the works … we’re told fan speculation and media reports to the contrary are not accurate. A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ … a doc from Britney and her team is definitely NOT happening. We’re told a project of this magnitude would need to

Taylor Swift‘s experiment with her old songs is proving to be fruitful out of the gate — the early numbers are in for the first song of the big batch ahead of her, and they’re not too shabby. Billboard documented the single-day download and radio play data that has come in since Taylor released “Love

Play video content Cardi B is one happy lady, because she got a pretty spectacular pre-Valentine’s Day gift from her hubby. Cardi, with Kulture in tow, surveyed Offset‘s handiwork Friday … their living room filled with beautiful floral arrangements. Cardi and Kulture were gleeful as they checked out a bed filled with rose petals in

Nelly‘s flip turned out to be a flop … so he’s unloading this Missouri mansion to finally 86 it from his real estate portfolio. The “Hot in Herre” rapper has put this Wildwood, MO home on the market for $599,000 … 19 years after he purchased the home. The plan was to remodel it and

Exclusive Britney Spears‘ younger sister and her former business manager insist they didn’t hop on Zoom for a virtual #FreeBritney rally, despite how it appeared … we’re told it was just a total catfish. Thousands of Brit’s fans were buzzing Thursday when they noticed a profile claiming to be Jamie Lynn Spears appear on the

Justin Timberlake says he’s remorseful over the unkind things he said about Britney Spears after their breakup … and while he’s at it he also apologizes to Janet Jackson. Justin posted his apology, which reads, “I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these

Exclusive Morgan Wallen‘s apology for dropping the n-word after what he calls a 3-day bender has not moved radio stations to play his music again. Sources at Entercom — which owns 235 radio stations, 20 of which are country music stations — tell TMZ … the company has no plans to reinstate Wallen’s music to

Exclusive Britney Spears‘ bid to have her father less involved in her life didn’t pan out … as he’s to remain co-conservator after the latest court hearing about the case. As you may recall … Britney’s legal team had requested the Bessemer Trust Company become the sole conservator of her business affairs … booting Jamie

The steady unfurling of a harmony is likely to hypnotize just about anyone who really loves music, but for those of us with an especially deep appreciation for the medium, something like the new single “Are You Lonesome Tonight” by Des Cox is a particularly stellar find. Though created with a bit of jest with

Play video content Breaking News ABC Taylor Swift‘s a businesswoman who knows how to sell, so she’s giving fans more than just a re-recorded version of her “Fearless” album — she’s adding all-new songs to it. The singer made a surprise announcement Thursday on ‘GMA’ that the first big step in her full album do-over

Morgan Wallen says he’s gained an understanding of the hate his words carry and he’s a sober and changed man since video of him casually using the n-word was published. Wallen posted a lengthy apology video Wednesday, saying he’s taken the last week to gather his thoughts and get an education. Wallen revealed he’s met

Morgan Wallen‘s album sales are still rising — despite the industry largely canceling him for using the n-word — but that boost is actually helping the NAACP, financially. The country music star’s second album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” is still topping the Billboard charts and selling like hotcakes. That means more money in the pockets

Exclusive Details Lauren London is NOT pregnant contrary to a rumor that’s running amok … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … there is no truth to a report from a weekly L.A. outlet “confirming” Nipsey Hussle‘s widow is pregnant. That’s backed up by J Roc, a close family friend who

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Hoobastank’s “The Reason” is all the rage with kids today … is something you haven’t heard since 2004, but the band wants to capitalize on its newfound 2021 fame. We spoke to lead singer Doug Robb about the surge in popularity for one of his group’s most famous tunes on

Exclusive Dr. Dre‘s estranged wife is looking into whether the mogul is funding the lifestyles of his alleged mistresses … and she wants to talk financials with them. Nicole Young wants three women whom she claims were intimate with Dre during their marriage to sit for depositions … and according to new docs, obtained by

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Britney Spears‘ boyfriend Sam Asghari is telling the world how he really feels about her father — calling Jamie Spears a “total dick” who’s meddled in their relationship. We got Sam at Bristol Farms in L.A. Tuesday, who certainly didn’t pull any punches on the heels of a new Britney

Justin Bieber may wanna drive despacito when he’s behind the wheel of his futuristic Rolls-Royce … ’cause everyone’s gonna want to enjoy its awesomeness. TMZ’s obtained pictures of what the Biebs’ custom 2018 Rolls-Royce Wraith looks like and it’s so jaw-dropping, RoboCop’s somewhere out there jealous AF. The boys over at West Coast Customs are

Exclusive Details YFN Lucci is back on the outside after being arrested for murder — but a judge is imposing limitations to keep him from booking it outta town, or hurting anyone. Photos and video emerged Monday of the Atlanta rapper getting sprung from jail — where he’d been in custody since turning himself in

The Weeknd came, he saw, and he conquered his Super Bowl halftime performance … and, boy, was this one different in the midst of a pandemic. Abel rocked Raymond James Stadium Sunday in between halves, headlining the Pepsi Halftime Show solo … as promised. For starters, almost 80% of his set was done on an

Exclusive Kodak Black is extending his charitable streak by reaching out to the families of the FBI agents killed in the line of duty this week in Florida. TMZ has learned the Florida rapper — fresh out of prison after his Presidential pardon — had his attorney, Bradford Cohen, send a letter to the FBI

A pair of awesome performances opened Super Bowl LV, with their own unique spins on some of America’s most treasured anthems … including one from H.E.R. that truly stood out. The R&B crooner was tapped Sunday to sing ‘America the Beautiful,’ which she handled seamlessly from an elevated platform near the stands. She had an

Breaking News Rapper Casanova is in even more trouble after busting a move behind bars. The 34-year-old rapper is in Westchester County Jail in New York in connection with a gang-related racketeering case. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. A woman recorded him accepting the “Junebug Challenge” during a video visit. Gotta

Exclusive Mod Sun might want to grab a turtleneck the next time he wants to keep his relationship a secret … ’cause a huge “Avril” tattoo on his neck exposed what everyone’s thinking — he and Avril Lavigne are in a serious relationship. A hawk-eyed TMZ producer spotted the tat on the back of Mod’s

Play video content TMZ.com Steve Aoki partied like it was 2019 Friday night, because there was absolutely no evidence of a pandemic. The famed DJ headlined at WTR Tampa Pool inside the Godfrey Waterfront Hotel, in front of a massive, mostly maskless crowd … you see a few masks, but that’s about it. As for