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

Play video content Lil Nas X trumped Mickey Mouse Saturday, by crashing a wedding reception at Disney World, and some of the guests fully melted down! The “Old Town Road” icon apparently schemed with the bride, because the 2 of them walked into the reception hall and guests as his song filled the room …

Exclusive Pop Smoke‘s loved ones will be gathering this weekend to remember him, say some prayers and grieve together … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the rapper’s family tell us … they are taking care of some final formal business, but will be transporting his body back to New York soon. We’re told a

Exclusive TMZ.com Meghan Trainor‘s father has been hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in what appears to be a hit-and-run — but, fortunately, it looks like he’ll be okay. Sources close to the family tell TMZ … Gary Trainor was transported to an area hospital in Los Angeles Friday night, after we’re told he

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Dwyane Wade followed up his jersey retirement ceremony with a late night full of booze, tunes and sweaty nightclub goers — the only way to go out in Miami. D-Wade hit up the city’s hottest spot for raging after the Miami Heat put the man’s No. 3 jersey up in

Play video content Kanye West has linked up with another A-list celeb who’s just as religious as he is … one Justin Bieber, who put his talents to good use at Sunday Service. The Biebs was a special guest this weekend at Kanye’s latest gathering, which appears to have migrated indoors after almost a full

Drew Carey‘s still reeling over the murder of his ex-fiancee, Amie Harwick, who he’s calling a “beautiful person who didn’t deserve to die like she did” … in his first heartbreaking public tribute to her. Carey opened up about Harwick on his weekly SiriusXM show, calling his engagement to her the “best relationship of my

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

Play video content Exclusive Madison Beer splurged for her personal assistant’s 30th birthday gift … and we ain’t talking expensive booze or jewelry, more like luxury wheels. The surprise reveal went down Monday night in L.A. after the singer and some friends celebrated her assistant’s birthday. When dinner ended, Madison handed her assistant a bag,

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 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

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

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 Tank says some good old-fashioned bedroom lovin’ is more than an acceptable gift from a woman come Valentine’s Day — but there’s a catch … it’s gotta have a kick to it. We got the R&B singer heading to Delilah in WeHo Friday night for Michael B. Jordan‘s birthday party,

Mega Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth had a short marriage and a rough divorce, so it had to be awkward for them to land at the same pre-Oscar bash. Miley and Liam hit up the WME party Friday night in Bev Hills. There are no pics of them together, but there’s little doubt each knew

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Sean Kingston was detained Saturday night after cops suspected he might be illegally packing heat, but he wasn’t. It went down at 8:15 PM at Dino’s Chicken & Burgers. LAPD tells us … officers got a call a male was brandishing a gun, and that’s all it took to light

TMZ.com Tekashi 6ix9ine is being sued by a guy who says the rapper jacked his vocals to hype up a track right from the 0:01 mark … and the proof seems to be online right now. An artist named Yung Gordon filed suit against T69, his label 10K Projects and others claiming he recorded a

Exclusive Getty The doctor who was charged but acquitted in the death of former 3 Doors Down guitarist, Matt Roberts, is in hot water once again … and at risk of having his medical license revoked. Dr. Richard Snellgrove‘s been hit with an administrative complaint by the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners, and he’s

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com The Doors snagged a ton of big-time talent, including Miley Cyrus, to help them celebrate a milestone in music — and it seems they rocked too hard … ’cause sirens had to respond. The iconic rock band held a little shindig Saturday night at the Sunset Marquit Hotel in West

Exclusive TMZ.com Justin Bieber and Quavo are helping shine a light on a good cause … and their new music video is helping a shelter for homeless women. Here’s the deal … the music vid for Justin and Quavo’s collab, “Intentions,” tells the story of a group of women in search of a better life

Got the itch for some old school hip-hop vibes? Ya better be rich ’cause that’s what it’ll take to land this Vibe poster … signed by The Notorious B.I.G. and Puff Daddy on the night Biggie was tragically gunned down. The folks over at Moments in Time are brokering the sale of this 2-foot by

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 …

TMZ.com Jay-Z is once again explaining why his partnership with the NFL is actually for the same cause Colin Kaepernick fights for … it’s just the approach that’s different. Jigga sat down with the NYT this weekend ahead of Super Bowl LIV and re-defended his collaboration with the league, which many saw as a betrayal