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Exclusive TMZ.com As cops try to figure out who targeted Pop Smoke for death … we know the rapper shut down one of his own performances just days before his murder out of concern there were gang members in the audience. Pop was scheduled to play the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn last Sunday night, but

John Travolta sharing a stage with Pitbull at a Latin music awards show definitely sounds like a dream, but pinch yourself, ’cause it really happened … and it was kinda glorious to see. The rapper emceed Premio Lo Nuestro 2020 Thursday night at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami but playing host wasn’t all he was up

Exclusive Details TMZ.com Cardi B is getting sued for allegedly assaulting, striking and spitting on a female security guard, but witnesses saw it differently and feel Cardi was the one wronged. The woman, named Emani Ellis, filed the lawsuit against Cardi Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. According to the suit, Ellis was at

Exclusive Getty Pop Smoke‘s tragic death came as a devastating shock to his family … who are now heavily involved in trying to solve the who, what, why and how of the rapper’s murder. Family sources tell TMZ … Pop Smoke’s loved ones, who live in NYC, beelined it to the airport to fly to

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Macklemore‘s had something brewing with a West Coast coffee chain, and he made the surprise reveal himself … he’s taking his talents to the creative directing team!!! The rapper’s partnering up with Dutch Bros. Coffee to help develop new products and flavors with the brand … and he made the

TMZ.com JaVale McGee‘s music career has reached Justin Bieber status … ’cause the L.A. Lakers star helped write and produce a song on the Biebs’ new album!! Yes, you read that correctly — the 7-foot tall NBA center is a big-time music producer in his free time … and officially got credit for his role

Exclusive Getty Pop Smoke‘s death wasn’t a robbery gone wrong … it was a targeted hit … and that conclusion is supported by surveillance video. People who have seen the surveillance footage from outside the Hollywood Hills home where Pop was killed Wednesday morning tell us … you see 4 men approach the home at

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com James Harden had a front-row seat for a Desiigner performance in Vegas, but he got more than he bargained for … ’cause the rapper fell off stage right into the NBA superstar!!! Desiigner was in the middle of his hit song “Panda” Tuesday around 1:30 AM at JEWEL Nightclub when

Exclusive TMZ.com Rapper Obie Trice is going 1 for 2 in his Michigan gun case — avoiding a more serious charge for shooting a guy, but the D.A.’s Office isn’t letting him off the hook completely. The former Shady Records MC will NOT be charged with felony aggravated assault after a gun went off and

Pop Smoke, an up and coming rapper, was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what appears to be a home invasion robbery … TMZ has learned. The rapper was at a home in the Hollywood Hills at around 4:30 AM when 2 men wearing hoodies and masks broke into a house … this according to

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Royce da 5’9″ is opening up about how therapy sessions are helping him grow … and he’s trying to spread the word to improve other people’s lives, as well. The Detroit rapper has a new album out, and he gets pretty personal on it. One track, “Hero,” is a lyrical

Breaking News Getty An MLS soccer coach is learning the hard way … DON’T SING ALONG WITH SONGS THAT FEATURE THE N-WORD!! FC Cincinnati head coach Ron Jans just resigned after a player complained he used the n-word out loud in the team’s locker-room. The player filed the complaint with the Major League Soccer Players

Exclusive Getty A super scary moment went down during a Sunday night showing of The Beatles LOVE in Las Vegas … when one of the stunt performers took a nasty fall. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … a member of the Cirque du Soleil team was injured during the show at The Mirage and transported

Play video content Exclusive @ogafroman Afroman took a giant misstep while performing one of his hit tracks, and even though he went down hard … he found a way to save his beloved pimp cup!!! The rapper was in the middle of his famous song “Crazy Rap” — AKA “Colt 45 and 2 Zig Zags”

Play video content Justin Bieber is going through changes — and one of them just happened on his face. The singer posted video Sunday showing himself taking an electric razor to his mustache, which he’s been rocking proudly for a minute now. Unclear why he decided to get rid of the epic stache, but his

Play video content Elton John struggled to power through his performance Saturday night, but eventually, he was forced to throw in the towel due to a bad case of walking pneumonia. Sir Elton performed in Auckland and made it clear to the crowd … he was hurting. Nevertheless, he performed until he couldn’t. He had

Getty Justin Bieber seems to see himself in Billie Eilish — whom he says he wants to protect at all costs from going through the same sort of hell he did as a rising child star. Biebs sat down with Beats 1’s Zane Lowe for a new interview to plug his new album, ‘Changes,’ and

Play video content Exclusive 9/15/18 ATL Police Department Two members of Machine Gun Kelly‘s crew are still feeling the sting over their involvement in a 2018 brawl … ’cause they just got indicted by a grand jury. MGK crew members Brandon Allen and John Cappelletty have each been slapped with 2 counts of felony aggravated

Exclusive Pasco County Sheriff A country singer under investigation for child sex abuse crimes has committed suicide … TMZ has learned. Daniel Lee Martin died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound … this according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office in Florida. Martin was arrested January 27th after the alleged victim, a child, told cops Martin

Mega What you want? Baby, Jennifer Hudson‘s got it … especially if you’re looking for someone to nail the role of Aretha Franklin!!! Jennifer and Forest Whitaker were filming the upcoming biopic — aptly titled “Respect” — Friday in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park. Props to the wardrobe and hair department too … ’cause Jennifer’s got

Exclusive Getty James Brown was NOT murdered, regardless of what a woman who knew him is now suggesting … so says the doctor who signed the legendary singer’s death certificate. Dr. Marvin Crawford tells TMZ … the Fulton County D.A.’s Office is wasting its time in looking into so-called evidence from Jacque Hollander because he

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Brandon Casey doesn’t want to dignify the allegations of harassment Mathew Knowles directed at his R&B group with a response … other than to say those involved already know the truth. If you don’t know … Beyonce‘s dad claimed recently that Bey and Kelly Rowland were “constantly being harassed” by

Breaking News Getty James Brown might have been murdered … so claims a woman who knew Brown, and just handed prosecutors stacks of what she believes is possible evidence of foul play. A Fulton County D.A. spokesperson confirms Jacque Hollander met with Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard on Wednesday and gave him a bin

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Rebecca Black poured her heart out for the anniversary of her song, “Friday,” and says the honesty paid off … and might even unlock some doors in the near future. We spoke to the singer Wednesday in L.A. after she posted an emotional reflection on her viral hit 9 years

Exclusive Details TMZ/Elliot Eliantte City Girls rapper JT says she “spent a car” on Yung Miami‘s birthday gift, but clearly she was being modest — it’s easily the price of a house!!! Or maybe she drives really pricey cars. JT surprised her partner with some shiny bling for her 26th birthday Tuesday … leaving YM305

Play video content The Image Direct Justin Bieber‘s getting real about being married to Hailey Bieber … he loves it but admits there are challenges. The Biebs opened up about life as a married man Tuesday night at London’s O2 Arena where he held a Q&A sesh. It’s kind of funny … as he’s riffing

Exclusive TMZ Composite The father of Malika Haqq‘s unborn son is her ex-BF, O.T. Genasis, but there’s zero awkwardness — they’re still great friends and plan to be greater co-parents. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … Khloe Kardashian‘s BFF and the rapper still have a wonderful relationship despite breaking up last summer, and

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com NBA teams in need of a 5’10” point guard need to look no further … ’cause Quavo says he’s available and ready to make a jump to the Association, telling TMZ Sports he’s the next Master P!! Of course, the Migos rapper balled out with Justin Bieber, Sheck Wes, Drake

Exclusive TMZ/Idiot Box Art Justin Bieber started a trend with some cartoon Kobe Bryant tribute art … and now Kobe’s foundation is reaping a sizable benefit. Here’s the deal … Justin bought some fresh Kobe-inspired artwork from Idiot Box Art owners Emily Bright and Tamara Martin, and then the artists started making and selling miniature

Play video content SplashNews.com Justin Bieber capped off a big weekend on the ice … where he showed off a different set of skills for his fans. Bieber rented out Wollman Rink in Central Park late Sunday night so he and his friends could unwind by playing some pick-up hockey, and JB’s performance on skates