NLE Choppa has issued a public apology to Chrisean Rock after remarks he made about her young son during a dispute involving Blueface. The Memphis rapper addressed the situation during a livestream on March 9, acknowledging that his comments had crossed a personal boundary. His statement was directed toward Rock and her child, Chrisean Jr., whose parentage has been publicly debated in recent weeks. Choppa said he regretted allowing frustration to shape his response. Speaking candidly during the broadcast, the rapper said he felt compelled to address the issue directly. “I genuinely apologize for what I said about your beautiful baby boy,” Choppa said. “It was not right in no way, shape, or form, and I can’t believe I let my emotions get me that far. … You didn’t deserve that, your baby didn’t deserve it.” His comments suggested a shift in tone from earlier exchanges that had played out across social media. Choppa also used the moment to acknowledge what he described as Rock’s efforts to focus on family and personal growth. The rapper told viewers he had noticed her attempts to navigate public attention while raising her child. “I see you trying your best to be great, I see you trying, and I salute you,” he said. “I feel like I was like a test on your spirit in that moment, and you passed it with grace.” View this post on Instagram NLE Choppa Walks Back Comments About Blueface’s Son The apology followed an earlier message Choppa directed to Blueface, who has been involved in a long-running conflict with him online. In that previous statement, Choppa said bringing the child into their dispute had been inappropriate. “Last time we had words he apologized for bringing my mom in stuff I owe you the same respect,” Choppa wrote. “I apologize for what I said about your son @bluefasebabyy. From the heart.” The dispute between the two artists has unfolded publicly for months. Earlier this year, a widely shared video captured Choppa rejecting the idea of a physical confrontation while referencing their children. “Take your son and stand him beside my son and let’s see which one of them know how to operate,” he said. “Put your son beside my son and let’s see them box!” Although the apology suggested a desire to cool tensions, the broader rivalry appears unresolved. Only days later, Choppa revived the dispute by proposing a fight with Blueface in an “octagon,” indicating the conflict may still continue despite his attempt to clarify his earlier remarks.

A 12-year-old middle school student in Georgia has died after an after-school fight with another student, prompting an ongoing police investigation and raising concerns about bullying and student safety. The girl, identified as Jada West, was a student at Mason Creek Middle School in Villa Rica, Georgia. According to reports, the incident began with an argument on a school bus that escalated into a physical fight after the students got off in a neighborhood near her home. Witness videos circulating online show the two girls fighting in the street in front of other students. After the altercation, West reportedly walked away from the scene but collapsed shortly afterward. She was rushed to a hospital and later fell into a coma. Doctors determined she had suffered a severe brain injury, and she died several days later. Family members say the 12-year-old had recently transferred schools and had been dealing with bullying, though authorities have not yet confirmed what led to the fight. “We have to teach our children. I’m angry. What happened to the love? We lost our love, people. Teach your children to love,” Jada’s mom said following the tragic incident. The Douglas County School System, which includes Mason Creek Middle School, released a statement as well. “Any situation that results in harm to a child is one we take with the highest level of urgency. This incident did not occur on school property or during school hours, and there is nothing to indicate that this is related to any on-campus activity. Therefore, this matter is under the jurisdiction of the Villa Rica Police Department. To protect the privacy of the student and her family, we are not able to share additional details at this time,” the school district statement said.

Large billboards appearing across Los Angeles have reignited speculation that Kanye West’s long-discussed album BULLY may soon arrive. Several of the displays promote the project with a stark design and a single date: March 27, 2026. The advertisements began circulating online after passersby photographed them around the city, prompting renewed conversation among listeners who have been waiting months for the album. While West has not publicly confirmed the date, the timing has fueled expectations that a release could be approaching. Earlier reporting had pointed to a slightly different timeline. In January, Rolling Stone suggested the record might arrive around March 20. The magazine described the project as grappling with themes of “remorse, memory, ego, faith, and consequence.” According to that report, the album is framed less as a public apology than as a reflection on West’s personal experiences and internal struggles. Those themes echo remarks West made earlier this year in a rare written statement about his mental health. In January he purchased a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to address past behavior and speak openly about bipolar disorder. “The scariest thing about this disorder is how persuasive it is when it tells you: You don’t need help,” he wrote. “It makes you blind, but convinced you have insight. You feel powerful, certain, unstoppable.” BULLY Toronto, Canada pic.twitter.com/cGpEcP9toS — Kurrco (@Kurrco) March 10, 2026 West Acknowledges Past Harm Ahead of His Live Comeback West’s statement also included an acknowledgment of how those periods affected people around him. He described a gradual loss of perspective that unfolded over time. “I lost touch with reality. Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem,” he wrote. “I said and did things I deeply regret.” The message continued with a reflection on relationships strained during those years. “Some of the people I love the most, I treated the worst,” West wrote. “You endured fear, confusion, humiliation, and the exhaustion of trying to have someone who was, at times, unrecognizable.” The appearance of the BULLY billboards comes as West prepares for a return to the stage. He recently announced a concert scheduled for April 3, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. If the album arrives beforehand, the performance would mark his first major live show in about five years and potentially introduce the new material to audiences in real time.

Dr. Dre has reached a financial milestone that reflects both his musical legacy and years of business ventures beyond the studio. In its latest ranking of the world’s wealthiest individuals, released March 10, Forbes placed the producer and entrepreneur among its billionaires for the first time. The magazine estimates his fortune at roughly $1 billion, positioning him at No. 3,332 globally. The achievement places Dre among a small group of musicians whose wealth has crossed that threshold. Within hip-hop, the distinction carries added significance. Dre now ranks as the second wealthiest figure in the genre, trailing only Jay-Z. The list also includes a handful of other artists from across the music industry, among them Beyoncé. Forbes attributes Dre’s wealth to a combination of his influential career in music and the long-term success of his Beats electronics brand, along with investments and real estate holdings accumulated over the years. The Beats deal remains central to that story. More than a decade ago, Apple purchased the headphone company in a transaction valued at about $3 billion. Dre’s share of the sale reportedly totaled around $500 million, a figure that significantly expanded his fortune but did not immediately place him among billionaires. At the time, the deal nonetheless made him one of the richest figures associated with hip-hop. T.I. Reveals New Dr. Dre Record Featuring Anderson .Paak Despite his growing business empire, Dre has continued to stay involved in music. Collaborations and production work remain a steady part of his career. One recent example surfaced through comments from the Atlanta rapper T.I., who spoke about working with Dre on a forthcoming project. “Dr. Dre blessed me with a record,” T.I. said during a conversation with AllHipHop. “It happens to have Anderson .Paak on it and a young lady by the name of Stallone. It’s a dope record. It’s called ‘Where I’m From.’ Dope record.” He also described how the collaboration came together once Dre sent the track. “He sent it to me, and I went to the house, and I laid it. And then I laid another verse, and I went back,” T.I. said. “It’s always for the best outcome, for the betterment of the record. I’m always for someone who I know is dedicated to making the absolute best sh*t we can make.”

A brief but noticeable exchange on social media has placed Megan Thee Stallion and BIA at the center of a new online dispute. The episode unfolded over the weekend after Megan shared a video of herself listening to Cardi B’s track “Pretty & Petty.” During the clip, Megan reacted to a lyric referencing BIA, replaying the moment with visible amusement. The line—”Name five BIA songs with a gun pointed to your head/Pow, you’re dead.” — prompted Megan to laugh before asking aloud, “Why would she say that?” Soon after the video circulated, BIA appeared to answer indirectly. In a post on her Instagram Story, she uploaded a selfie set to Nicki Minaj’s diss track “Big Foot,” a song widely interpreted as targeting Megan. BIA highlighted one lyric from the record, “Lying on your dead mama,” and paired it with a screenshot of Megan’s 2022 interview discussing the shooting involving Tory Lanez. Alongside the image, she added a pointed caption: “When I know someone lying, but I let them keep going anyway.” The exchange quickly drew reactions across comment sections and fan pages. One user accused BIA of unnecessarily escalating the situation by inserting herself into the moment. BIA responded directly beneath the post, pushing back against the criticism with a remark aimed at online defenders. “Girl, go to the courthouse and support her. The keyboard activist is not helping,” she wrote. Old Rap Feuds, New Moment Megan Thee Stallion has not publicly responded to BIA’s remarks. The moment unfolded against the backdrop of several long-running rivalries within the rap world. Cardi B and BIA have been at odds for years, and Cardi’s song “Pretty & Petty”—which sparked the latest exchange—appeared on her second album Am I the Drama?, released last September. In past interviews, BIA has downplayed the idea of turning that rivalry into a musical confrontation. Speaking with radio host Nessa, she dismissed the possibility of trading diss tracks with Cardi. “Why would I? I don’t care about anybody that much to get up and dedicate my life to like, ‘Oh, let me get at her.’ Like, no way, bro, that’s crazy.” Megan’s own tensions with Nicki Minaj have also shaped the atmosphere around the current exchange. Their conflict intensified in 2024 when both artists released pointed songs directed at each other. Minaj issued “Big Foot,” while Megan responded earlier with the track “Hiss,” setting off a widely discussed moment in contemporary rap.

Gucci Mane links with his doppelgängers at Foot Locker. Gucci Mane teams up with HOKA and Foot Locker to launch a new campaign for HOKA’s new Bondi 7 Stealth Tech Sneaker. Foot Locker & HOKA The Atlanta rap legend is leaning into the internet jokes and turning them into hilarious moments with his new HOKA and Foot Locker’s “Right Shoe, Wrong Gucci” campaign. The collaboration is a playful nod to the viral social media chatter comparing him to NBA referee James Williams. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: Referee James Williams #60 officiates the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns at Chase Center on December 27, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images THE Campaign The ad shows Gucci Mane stepping into a Foot Locker to search for some new kicks. His choice? The new HOKA Bondi 7 Stealth. The real twist comes when Gucci is met by two Foot Locker employees who favor him. Gucci Mane teams up with HOKA and Foot Locker to launch a new campaign for HOKA’s new Bondi 7 Stealth Tech Sneaker. Foot Locker & HOKA The two doppelgängers guide the “I Get the Bag” rapper through the shopping experience without actual dialogue. Instead, they communicate using nothing but classic Gucci Mane ad-libs. As they progress through the store, Guwop realizes that there are two lookalikes standing in front of him. He does a double take, points at both of them and they point right back him. The triplets proceed to celebrate the unifying moment by signaling a made three-pointer. Gucci seals the scene by saying his signature tag: “Guwop.” View this post on Instagram Beyond the humor, the campaign highlights the HOKA Bondi 7 Stealth Tech. The sneaker is designed with translucent mono mesh, speed lacing, and reflective graphic waves that transition effortlessly from daytime wear to nightlife style. It aims to bridge the gap between music, sport, and fashion, a lane that Gucci Mane is very familiar.

Meet Brianna Harrison – VP of Marketing at 10K Projects and Atlantic Records, who’s spent 14 years shaping the careers of global artists like In this inspiring Women’s History Month feature, Brianna shares: Her journey from college intern to VP of Marketing How she earned the nickname “International Bre” working with artists worldwide The reality of fighting for artists as a Black woman in the music industry What artist development and marketing really mean in today’s music landscape Powerful advice from her mom about showing up fearlessly Key Moments:0:00 – Introduction: “I work in the industry, but I’m not the industry”0:45 – The day she fell in love with music marketing1:10 – What marketing really means: bringing artist visions to life2:09 – Working with Rico Nasty, Sabrina Claudio, and Burna Boy’s historic Grammy performance2:54 – Her mom’s influence: “Pull up the folding chair. Stand on the table.”3:42 – Real talk: Fighting for artists as a woman of color5:13 – Message to the next generation: Trust yourself and remember your why This is more than a career story—it’s about passion, perseverance, and the power of authentic representation in music.

Travis Scott has stepped into a constitutional debate unfolding before the United States Supreme Court. He is lending his voice to concerns about how rap lyrics are used in criminal trials. Through his legal team, the Houston rapper submitted a filing supporting James Garfield Broadnax. Broadnax is a Texas man sentenced to death after being convicted of a double homicide near Garland in 2009. The case now raises broader questions about whether artistic expression can be presented as evidence of criminal character. Additionally, attorneys involved in the brief argue that the practice risks undermining basic First Amendment protections. The filing focuses on the sentencing phase of Broadnax’s trial, where prosecutors introduced rap lyrics he had written. According to the brief, those lyrics were shown to a jury that was nearly entirely white. This shaped how the defendant was portrayed. “The manner in which prosecutors presented rap lyrics written by petitioner James Garfield Broadnax, a Black man, to an almost all-white jury during his capital sentencing hearing presents an ideal vehicle for addressing this issue because the prosecutors’ conduct here was particularly egregious,” the document states. Scott’s legal team argues that the prosecution treated the lyrics not as creative work but as evidence suggesting future violence. In the brief, attorneys contend the argument implied that participation in “gangster rap” signaled a likelihood of criminal behavior. “The prosecutors argued Mr. Broadnax was likely to be dangerous in the future simply because he engaged in ‘gangster rap,’” the filing explains. “Such an argument functionally operates as a categorical and straightforwardly unconstitutional content-based penalty on rap music as a form of expression.” The document also emphasizes that rap lyrics fall squarely under First Amendment protections. It notes that the genre, often created by minority artists, has frequently faced heightened scrutiny from law enforcement and prosecutors. As an example, the filing references reporting on the New York Police Department’s former unit informally known as the “hip-hop police.” This unit monitored rap culture and artists. Rap Lyrics on Trial Scott is not alone in supporting the appeal. Several artists and scholars have filed additional briefs raising similar concerns about the legal treatment of rap lyrics. Young Thug, T.I., and Killer Mike are among those who have publicly backed arguments that creative expression should not be interpreted as literal confession. One supporting brief highlights another aspect of Broadnax’s trial that critics say is troubling. The lyrics were not introduced during the phase determining guilt. Instead, prosecutors presented them during sentencing to depict Broadnax as someone living a “gangster” lifestyle. This, they argued, meant he would remain a danger to society. The case arrives amid a broader conversation about how courts interpret artistic work. Critics argue that rap lyrics are often treated as autobiographical statements. In contrast, violent imagery in other genres rarely receives the same legal scrutiny. The debate intensified during the YSL RICO case involving Young Thug in Georgia. At that time, artists including Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, and Post Malone backed a public campaign urging lawmakers to “Protect Black Art.”

A brief message from Young Thug on social media set off a wave of speculation this week after the rapper publicly wondered about the whereabouts of his fiancée, the singer Mariah The Scientist. Responding to an unrelated post online, he wrote a short question that immediately caught the attention of fans: “When is Mariah coming home?” The remark offered little context, but that did not stop followers from interpreting its meaning. Some readers responded with confusion, questioning whether the message hinted at tension between the pair. “Isn’t she your fiancée?” one user replied beneath the post. Others referenced recent rumors about the rapper’s personal life, repeating allegations that had circulated online in recent weeks. It seems Mariah was on the minds of many commenters. One commenter answered bluntly, “When you stop cheating.” Supporters of the couple offered a different interpretation. Several pointed out that Mariah The Scientist has spent much of the past several months traveling for her current concert run. From that perspective, the post seemed less like a complaint and more like a passing comment from someone missing a partner while she works on the road. The singer has been performing across the country as part of her Hearts Sold Separately tour, which has drawn strong attendance. In a recent online message reflecting on the experience, she emphasized the scale of the turnout and the independence behind the effort. “My (current) tour is sold out, 125k tickets sold all on my own… Packed from the front to the back & not a single lyric goes unsung,” she wrote. “It’s really something, u should see it in person. I thank God for it everyday. I’ve been able to support myself and my entire family by simply being myself.” When is Mariah coming home? https://t.co/c1FHVcYG5Q — Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) March 9, 2026 Young Thug Responds to Viral Club Footage and Online Rumors She also highlighted the close circle that helps guide her career. “My sister is my manager, my cousin is my assistant,” she added. “My fans (friends) have grown with me and related to me in ways that I never thought were possible.” Notably, Mariah continues to credit her inner circle for her achievements. Meanwhile, the speculation about Young Thug intensified after a video circulated online showing him dancing with a woman in a club. The clip quickly spread across social media and became the basis for rumors about possible infidelity. The rapper addressed those claims directly in a follow-up post. “N***a can’t even show luv to fans lol I was just being nice and having fun with humans,” he wrote. “I don’t know that girl or want too, no shade to her tho she’s beautiful.” In summary, the controversy continues to link back to Mariah and Young Thug’s public profiles.

T.I. says his forthcoming album, Kill the King, will feature a collaboration that connects him with one of hip-hop’s most influential producers. The Atlanta rapper recently confirmed that Dr. Dre contributed a track to the project, bringing together an unexpected lineup that also includes Anderson .Paak and a singer known as Stallone. According to T.I., the record came together through a straightforward exchange that evolved into a full collaboration. “Dr. Dre blessed me with a record,” T.I. said while discussing the project. “It happens to have Anderson .Paak on it and a young lady by the name of Stallone. It’s a dope record. It’s called ‘Where I’m From.’ Dope record.” The rapper described the process as collaborative but efficient, beginning when Dre shared the track and invited him to contribute. “He sent it to me, and I went to the house, and I laid it,” T.I. explained. “And then I laid another verse, and I went back.” For him, revisiting a song multiple times is part of the process of refining it. “It’s always for the best outcome, for the betterment of the record,” he said. “I’m always for someone who I know is dedicated to making the absolute best sh*t we can make.” Why T.I.’s Kill the King Could Mark the End of an Era The album itself has been in progress for several years, though a release date has not yet been announced. Earlier this year, T.I. offered a first glimpse of the project with the single “Let ’Em Know.” Around the same time, he suggested that Kill the King may mark a turning point in his career, describing it as the final album he plans to release before stepping back from music. The title of the project carries a deeper personal meaning for the rapper. T.I. has long been associated with the phrase “King of the South,” a nickname that became central to his public identity. Over time, however, he began to reconsider the weight that label carried. Reflecting on the name, he recalled advice he once received from the OutKast rapper Big Boi. “Big Boi said, ‘It sounds cool. I like it, but understand when you are king you put a big bullseye on your back.’” The message stuck with him. “Life is a game of chess,” he remembered Big Boi saying. “And the name of the game is called Kill The King.”