Coolio‘s family got a supercool headstone so they can pay their respects to the rap legend … and it includes an homage to his most famous song. The late rapper was cremated, but we’re told his family wanted to make a headstone so they had a physical place to go to remember him. The family

Young Thug might soon be fighting more than charges … as a COVID-19 outbreak has hit several of his codefendants in his RICO case. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a bunch of the defendants and attorneys in Young Thug’s ongoing case have tested positive for COVID. The court order states Young Thug could

YFN Lucci is not a witness to be used against Young Thug in his RICO case … this according to the rapper’s attorney. YFN Lucci’s attorneym Drew Findling, tells TMZ … Rayshawn Bennett, AKA Lucci, has not been named as a witness in the YSL case, whatsoever. He makes it clear that Lucci has never

Play video content TMZ.com The Jewish Federation of L.A. is fighting antisemitism with billboards all over the city … and the org.’s CCO believes it can help thwart the proliferation of hate. Rob Goldenberg joined us on “TMZ Live,” telling us all about his org.’s new campaign — focusing on harmony and love, while looking

UPDATE 1:40 PM PT — Fivio Foreign has responded to Jasmine Giselle with a rather sunny deposition … claiming he and Asian Doll are just friends. UPDATE Fivio Foreign pissed off his girlfriend/baby mama Jasmine Giselle after he got a little too cozy on TikTok with Asian Doll. FF and AD have been teasing a

Former Kanye West collaborator Theophilus London has vanished without a trace, so says his family … who’s now pulling out all the stops to lock down his whereabouts. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Hip Hop that London’s relatives filed a missing person report with the LAPD on Tuesday … and cops are now investigating the

Diddy just dropped something major on social media, and it ain’t new music — it’s the first full look at his beautiful new baby girl. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs put up the cute pic Tuesday … showin’ off his daughter, Love Sean Combs, to the world — this after spending the holiday weekend with his family

Bob Marley‘s grandson, reggae artist Joseph ‘Jo’ Mersa Marley, has died. Sources tell TMZ Joseph, known in the music world as Jo Mersa, passed away Tuesday due to asthma-related conditions … although the specifics surrounding his death are unclear. Joseph, son of Stephen Marley, took to Miami Dade College and studied audio engineering after spending

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried must be worried about serious prison time for his multiple fraud charges … but have no fear — because “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli‘s advice is to listen to some rap before hitting the slammer. Shkreli, the once-pharmaceutical exec and hedge fund manager, offered his questionable tips and tricks to Bankman-Fried

Cher is either engaged, or trolling … and we’re not sure which it is, ’cause the rock she’s showing off certainly looks like something you receive when someone wants to marry ya. The singer posted a photo Sunday of a massive diamond ring that she says her boyfriend, Alexander A.E. Edwards, gifted her for Christmas

Play video content The Zeze Millz Show Akon says Nick Cannon should keep on making babies, even if he has to miss a recital or two … because, from his POV, that’s something only white folks care about anyway. The singer sat down for an interview this past week with Zeze Millz that’s making

Ghislaine Maxwell and R. Kelly are rockin’ around the Xmas tree behind bars once again, while “Cheer” star Jerry Harris and Josh Duggar are celebrating the big holiday locked up for the first time … but bein’ in the clink doesn’t mean they’re missing out on a feast. TMZ has obtained prison and jail menus

Play video content TMZ.com Too Short isn’t sweating the Golden State Warriors’ current slump in the season, and is advising all die-hard fans to follow his lead!!! We recently spoke to the Oakland rap legend — who made sure to rep in his authentic Warriors gear while offering his two cents on the Warriors season.

Aaron Carter‘s memory will be honored this holiday season — thanks to his fiancée, Melanie Martin, who’s keeping his spirit alive with a number of tributes as Christmas fast approaches. Sources close to Melanie tell TMZ … she is still very much mourning the death of her fiancé, and that this first Christmas without him

Megan Thee Stallion might still not have all of hip hop in her corner after the Tory Lanez verdict — but she’s got one of the biggest pop stars around backing her … Adele. The singer sent a heartful message of support Friday to MTS … who was just vindicated after a jury unanimously decided

DJ Vlad says he feels guilty for not putting more pressure on the late DJ Kay Slay to get vaccinated for COVID-19 — a battle that took his life. Vlad and Michael Jai White were America’s problem with obesity … both agreed an aggressive approach is best for convincing loved ones to eat healthily and

Memphis rapper Big Scarr died as a result of a fatal prescription pain med OD … relatives tell TMZ. The up-and-coming rapper’s uncle, Arthur Woods, tells us Big Scarr overdosed Thursday on prescription pills at his girlfriend’s house in Memphis. Big Scarr’s uncle says he did not know when his nephew got the meds …

Play video content BACKGRID Tory Lanez‘s father is blowing a gasket after watching his son’s conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting trial … directing his anger at cops, prosecutors and even Jay-Z. Ya gotta see the video … Tory’s father launches into an epic rant outside the courthouse where his son was hauled off

Both sides have rested their case in Tory Lanez‘s shooting trial … and now, the singer’s fate will be decided by the jury. The jury started deliberations Thursday, after 9 days of trial. Closing arguments from the prosecution started Wednesday afternoon, with Deputy District Attorney Alexander Bott making one last effort to convince jurors that

Megan Thee Stallion‘s boyfriend, Pardi, is publicly sharing his thoughts about Tory Lanez‘s shooting trial for the first time … saying he “wouldn’t wish this on anyone.” Pardi took to social media Thursday, as the jury began deliberating on a verdict … saying, “To any woman especially ones of color that has suffered an injustice

The life and times of Soulja Boy are considered must-see TV for many — so the “Crank Dat” rapper is back with Diddy’s Revolt TV for another round of his reality show!!! An excited Soulja Boy checked in with TMZ Hip Hop and promised nothing but fireworks for “Life Of Draco” season 2 … which

21 Savage will now be recognized for many years to come in the state he calls home … getting his own day to celebrate his legacy and humanitarian efforts in the state of Georgia. The rapper and his Leading By Example Foundation were on hand Wednesday for the 4th annual holiday Grant-A-Wish event, where 100

Joe Budden’s opinion of Megan Thee Stallion is highly unfavorable, and it’s rubbing the women of Fox Soul’s “Cocktails with Queens” the wrong way!!! Both Vivica A. Fox and Claudia Jordan completely laid into JB during a recent episode … and despite it being a holiday-themed show, they dropped some choice words. And, we don’t

Lil Wayne fired his personal chef at the drop of a hat, this after she ditched him in Vegas to deal with a pressing family emergency … so claims the woman in a new lawsuit. Morghan Medlock just filed suit against Weezy for what she claims is wrongful termination, retaliation and a number of unlawful

Britney Spears isn’t missing, in trouble or dead as growing fan theories might suggest — in fact, it’s quite the opposite — TMZ has learned. Britney fans have been on high alert in the last several weeks, monitoring her social media posts and even the movement of her family members around the country. There’s also

Romeo Miller is proverbially snapping the olive branch his dad Master P offered in half … with yet another round of receipts that paint his dad like a money-loving overlord!!! In a scathing clap back, Romeo accused Master P of never paying any earnings from the family “Rap Snacks” brand … claiming to have blindly

Jack Johnson has gotten legal protection against a female fan he says poses a serious and alarming risk to his safety. The “Better Together” singer testified at a hearing in Los Angeles Thursday about a woman he says keeps popping up at his shows and hotels, trying to get close to him. Jack called into

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are finally ready to show their child off to the world — introducing him with a pretty scenic background … waves crashing on the California coast. The couple was on hand for a photo shoot Friday afternoon in Malibu, where they were wearing matching black outfits and cozied up next to

50 Cent trolled the hell out of Megan Thee Stallion — and while he’s catching flak for it, the real question that seems to be getting asked is … does he single out women to beef with??? That’s the conversation taking place on Twitter right now — this after Curtis posted a meme this weekend

Lil Wayne and Mack Maine are putting a big smile on a bunch of teen faces for a Weezy Christmas … rewarding their hard work with a fun-filled day at Dave & Busters! The diamond-certified Weezy and his pal Mack teamed up with Wilson Sporting Goods to throw the ultimate day at D&B for kids