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Feds to Seize R. Kelly’s $27,000 Prison Commissary Fund After He Failed to Pay Court Fines

Feds attempt to stick Kelz for his paper.

R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking and Racketeering – Report

R. Kelly is going away for a long time.

R. Kelly Found Guilty of All Counts in Racketeering and Sex Trafficking Case, Faces 10 Years to Life in Prison – Report

R. Kelly faces a lengthy prison sentence.

DMX Dead at 50

Def Jam Recordings, the record label DMX was signed to at various times throughout his career, has released a statement on his passing following the news on April 9. The rapper was set to drop a new album with the label before his death.

President Trump Praises Lil Wayne, Calls Him an Activist

Trump is loving this.

Kanye West Could Face Election Fraud Investigation: Report

This is bad.

Kanye West Removed From Illinois Ballot After Nearly 1,900 Invalid Signatures Discovered: Report

Kanye West has been removed from the presidential ballot in his home state.

Kanye West Announces He’s Officially Running for President

Kanye is either bringing on more publicity for his album rollout or he's really running.

Death Row Records Purchased by Hasbro Toy Company

Death Row has a new home.

The Game Thinks African Americans Should Get 40 Acres and a Lamborghini as Reparations

"It looks like 40 aces and Lamborghini. Forty acres and a Lambo," he responded, playing on the old adage that former slaves should receive 40 acres and a mule for their services.