Tag: Rapper

Chris Brown is slamming Texas State Representative Venton Jones after he apologized for honoring the singer amid backlash. The singer is pissed at Jones for apologizing for appearing on stage with Chris to announce that Chris had been placed in the Congressional Record for his musical and entertainment achievements, along with Usher. Jones made the apology Tuesday on Don Lemon's show after the politician caught heat for honoring a woman abuser, as you know, Brown was convicted of physically abusing Rihanna in 2009.

Late Migos rapper Takeoff's alleged murderer, Patrick Xavier Clark, is making moves to examine evidence, including the supposed bullets from his fatal shooting. According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Clark wants permission to review certain items in the Houston Police Department's possession. Patrick said he wants an independent expert to examine the evidence to help build his defense ahead of trial, which is scheduled for November.

Legendary Baton Rouge rapper Webbie collapsed and passed out shortly after stepping off the stage at a packed nightclub performance in Roanoke, Virginia. His team blamed the incident on extreme heat stroke and severe dehydration from the suffocatingly hot venue.

Lil Durk's father, Big Durk, is celebrating his son's courtroom victory, telling TMZ it's an incredible moment for the entire family. Big Durk spoke with cameras outside court Friday in downtown Los Angeles just minutes after a jury found Lil Durk not guilty on all five charges in his federal murder-for-hire case. He tells TMZ he's bursting with joy and can barely contain his happiness, adding the entire family is on a high following the verdict.

St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red could be on the hook for a $5 million default judgment in a case filed against her by her child's grandmother, who claims the artist goaded fans on social media to beat her up and shared her address. Nicole Barnes says Sexyy asked her large social media presence to conduct acts of violence at her home, forcing her to leave and putting her in immediate danger.

Carmen Bryan has accused N.O.R.E. of sexually assaulting her at an NYC club in the '90s. She alleges N.O.R.E., whose real name is Victor Santiago, came up to her visibly intoxicated and committed an act of nonconsensual digital penetration in front of her friends. Bryan claims she begged him to stop, but he physically overpowered her until other clubgoers pulled him off. She says she ran crying from the club, but the rapper followed her. Bryan stayed silent publicly for years but was inspired to come forward after seeing Cassie sue Diddy over assault allegations. She is seeking compensatory damages for emotional distress and mental anguish.