Exclusive Getty Kodak Black is pushing for a lighter prison sentence because he thinks the judge unfairly threw the book at him. The rapper’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ … they’ll be filing legal docs soon appealing the 46 months he got in his federal gun case. They’re looking to get several months cut off
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Safaree and Erica Mena are beaming over their little bundle of joy … and they’re showing off their first child together like proud parents!!! Erica just shared the super-cute snap on her social media … and Safaree looks like he’s loving the whole fatherhood thing. Remember, he’s a #girldad now! The ‘Love and Hip Hop’
Play video content Breaking News FOX Jennifer Lopez and Shakira just brought Miami to its knees with a Super Bowl Halftime performance for the ages … one which Shak opened, and J Lo tied up in the end. The two Latina singers were co-headliners Sunday during the big game, and things kicked off with Shakira
Exclusive TMZ.com Tekashi 6ix9ine plans to get the hell outta dodge once he’s released from prison and bolster his security detail like no rapper ever before … but it’s going to be easier said than done. The rapper’s still months away from becoming a free man, but he’s already looking toward his exit strategy …
Play video content FOX Demi Lovato fulfilled her own 10-year prophecy by belting out the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIV — and she handled it like a pro. The singer was decked out in all white Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami ahead of kickoff and with a line of troops behind
Mega Lady Gaga lit up Miami Saturday night with a spectacular performance. Gaga hit the stage at the AT&T Super Saturday Night concert on the eve of SB 54. She was slick as hell, glittering up the venue with a bunch of costume changes during her set. She strummed the guitar with her boot, played
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Post Malone came bearing strip club-esque gifts to a regular night club ahead of Super Bowl LIV in Miami … and people were just as willing to stoop low for a taste of cheddar. The singer touched down in Miami a couple days before kickoff on Friday, and at the
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Offset‘s rap partners are defending their buddy after he let the fists fly when someone sprayed champagne on his wife — and their rationale is basically … WWYD? That’s pretty much what Takeoff and Quavo told us Saturday in Miami, where all the rappers are hanging out in the days
Play video content TMZ.com Pitbull did not disappoint at Shaq’s Fun House in Miami Friday night, getting the crowd fired up and then delivering a rousing tribute to Kobe. Mr. Worldwide sang “Give Me Everything,” and then launched into his commentary, saying Kobe’s memory will endure. He then went into a diatribe over the cauldron
Exclusive TMZ.com Justin Bieber is adding to his growing cartoon art collection … with a tribute to Kobe Bryant … complete with imagery of the Black Mamba balling out with the Lakers. Our sources tell us Justin’s team reached out to Idiot Box Art owners Emily Bright and Tamara Martin to purchase their newest original
TMZ.com Mase, one of Diddy‘s biggest Bad Boy Records stars, is coming for blood … calling the mogul a hypocrite for his Grammys speech, and for keeping him under a horrible contract. The “Mo Money, Mo Problems” rapper went off on Diddy Friday saying it’s ironic Bad Boy’s honcho is calling on black artists to
Getty Lizzo teaming up with Harry Styles is the collab that had to happen in 2020, and when it finally did — to exactly NO ONE’s surprise — everyone went berserk!!! The awesome tag team went down Thursday night for SiriusXM and Pandora’s Opening Drive Super Concert Series at South Beach. Lizzo was billed as
Backgrid Justin Bieber found more real estate on his body to add a new tat, and this one says a lot about where he is right now … and where he plans on going. The Biebs really branched out this time, getting a laurel wreath across his collar bone. The 2 branches connect in the
The music video for “All That I Want,” the first single from Kings County’s debut album (titled only Kings County), gets us started with a close-up shot of a shapely female figure, her swaying hips finding a slow-motion cadence with the rhythm of the song playing in the background. Raw film interrupts the image and cuts
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Billy Porter‘s got some solid advice for Lil Nas X on the heels of Pastor Troy‘s homophobic rant … brush the dirt off that shoulder. We got the “Pose” star out Thursday morning in NYC and got his take on Pastor Troy’s hateful message directed at Lil Nas X just
Breaking News TMZ.com The woman Soulja Boy describes as a bitter ex-GF is suing him over the alleged kidnapping and assault case that led to him doing time last year. Kayla Myers says she was partying with Soulja and co. at his Malibu home on Feb. 1, 2019 when she decided to leave at 2
Minnesota-born Kurt Harland (aka Kurt Harland Larson) was only 25 years old when he gained fame for founding and fronting the ’80s experimental synthpop group, Information Society, which released their hit single, “What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy)” that was also found on their 1988 self-titled album Information Society. Fun Fact: In the “What’s On
Hello Emily! Thanks for taking time to chat with us today! We know you are busy out on the road – for fans that haven’t seen you – what can they expect when they come out and catch a live show? Hi, Thank you! For fans that have not seen me live, they can expect
Hey Kendra! Thank you for your time today! You have a new single coming out called Silent Sleeper. What kind of insight can you give us? Thanks for inviting me to interview! I am really looking forward to the release of this single on February 6. It marks a new era in my career, as
Here’s Harry Styles frolicking with sexy bikini models on a beach in Malibu for a music video shoot, and he can’t keep his hands off … the props. We know what you’re thinking, but it’s all good, clean fun. Harry’s shooting the vid for his new single, “Watermelon Sugar” … so, naturally there are plenty
As important as any of the lyrics to his new single “Sensy Girl” are, the beats that adorn every pulsing stitch of rhythm in this hot track courtesy of Gino McKoy and Diamond are perhaps more expressive than they actually need to be, but nevertheless, they’re getting this collaborative pair a lot of attention this
Exclusive TMZ.com That didn’t take long … DJ Khaled‘s clearly a believer in carrying your own weight, ’cause he’s already making his newborn son bring home the bacon. The mega-producer and his wife, Nicole Tuck, filed to trademark their newborn son Aalam Tuck Khaled‘s name through a Florida-based company called ATK Entertainment so they can
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Nicki Minaj and her husband got a nasty stare-down by Meek Mill … and THAT’S what started the epic shouting match. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … Nicki and hubby, Kenneth Petty, had barely walked into the high-end clothing store, Maxfield in WeHo, last weekend when Meek immediately gave them a
Play video content Exclusive Details Team Roc, Roc Nation’s philanthropic arm, is releasing video it says graphically illustrates the inhumane conditions inside a notorious Mississippi penitentiary … as Yo Gotti continues fighting for federal assistance. These videos and photos were shot by inmates using contraband phones, according to Team Roc. The images include what looks
“Play the music, give it to the people / Don’t you know you’re doing fine? / Sing the chorus, never mind the verses / You know you are a friend of mine,” croons Rob Alexander, his words echoing the emotion in his band’s play with a powerful vocal thrust to the rhythm of “Friend of
Exclusive Getty Juice WRLD had a massive cache of unreleased music when he died, and some of those songs could find their way onto a new album. Sources close to Juice WRLD tell TMZ … the rapper had about 2,000 unreleased tracks when he passed, and his team is discussing ways to pay tribute with
Exclusive Details TMZ.com Pitbull was so devastated over the tragic news of Kobe Bryant‘s death, he had to cancel as the headliner for a charity event … but the show went on. Steven Tyler held his 3rd annual private dinner and Grammys watch party in Hollywood Sunday night to benefit Janie’s Fund, his mission to
Exclusive Getty Composite Nicki Minaj‘s brother was just sentenced to 25 years to life in prison following the guilty verdict in his child rape trial. Judge Robert McDonald sentenced Jelani Maraj in a New York court Monday … several months after the verdict been reached. As we reported … Maraj was found guilty of predatory
It was a monumental night for Billie Eilish and it’s pretty obvious everyone was ready to continue the party with her after she got the final Grammy of the night. Billie and scores of other music stars on Sunday night hit up Grammy after-parties scattered all over L.A. She showed up to Universal Music Group’s
Play video content Diddy railed on the Grammys Saturday, saying it’s turned a blind eye to black artists … notably, hip-hop artists. Ironically, Diddy unloaded on the Grammys during his acceptance speech for receiving an Industry Icon award. It all went down at Clive Davis‘ pre-Grammy gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. As you know,