Play video content TMZ.com Tamika Mallory says there’s an underlying problem that explains why PnB Rock was murdered in cold blood — and, to her, it all has to do with economics. We got the activist in NYC Tuesday where she gave us her take on Rock’s killing … and she’s pretty passionate about her

Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles finds itself in a tough spot 24 hours after PnB Rock‘s murder — it’s a crisis many businesses are facing amid a violent crime wave — when and how to resume normal operations. The South L.A. location where the rapper was killed is open for business Tuesday, and these pics from

Mariah Carey‘s massive pad in Atlanta hit the market with a hefty price tag … and the singer is looking to sell some SERIOUS real estate to the right buyer. Her 12,575-square-foot home spans 4 acres of gated land … and the word “luxury” doesn’t even begin to cut it for the $6.5M space. The

Rapper PnB Rock has died after he was shot while eating at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles with his girlfriend. The “Selfish” rapper was pronounced dead at an L.A. area hospital Monday, where he was rushed just minutes after the shooting. TMZ broke the story … PnB Rock was shot Monday afternoon while dining with his

Play video content Rapper PnB Rock was shot while dining with his girlfriend at a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant … and video shows him fighting for his life. The shooting just happened, with restaurant employees in a panic as the rapper lay on the floor. Law enforcement sources say they got a call to

Play video content TMZ.com “Old Streets” rapper 2KBABY isn’t letting his face tat critics stop his grind … if anything they’re motivating him ahead of the release of his “Scared 2 Luv” album. We caught up with 2KBABY this week … fresh out the tattoo parlor, of course, where he added even more ink to

Rapper Swae Lee has a 1-year-old child, TMZ has learned … and he’s filed in L.A. court to establish joint custody. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Swae had a daughter back in 2020 with Brazilian model Aline Martins. He filed in July and will ask for 50/50 custody of 1-year-old Angel. Aline discussed

Play video content TMZ.com Swedish House Mafia had their fans dancing in the pouring rain, despite their team begging them to cut things short in order to save millions of dollars worth of equipment. The DJ trio sold out Banc of California Stadium Friday in LA while the rain poured down for almost the entire

Tommy Lee is going where many others have gone before him to show a little skin — namely, OnlyFans … where TL suggests he’ll post penis pics and then some. The Mötley Crüe drummer was performing in Vegas Friday night — the final stop on the band’s tour — and at one point, he made

Play video content TMZ.com YG is fully focused on his upcoming sixth studio album “I Got Issues” and the West Coast rhymer fulfilled a dream by getting Nas on one of his tracks. The proud Bompton rapper recently held an L.A. listening session for the sturdy new project, and tells TMZ Hip Hop he was

Congratulations are in order for Gucci Mane and his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir — the “So Icy” couple announced Friday that their 2nd kid together is on the way. Keyshia made the big announcement by posting a video of her surprising Gucci in bed with the positive pregnancy test — and she also showed them at

Play video content TMZ.com Susan Sarandon‘s progressive activism isn’t preventing her from bonding with folks on the other side of the aisle on her new TV show, “Monarch” — which she sees as a sign of hope for the country. The Oscar winner’s going full country and western for the new FOX drama, and she

Eminem is opening up about nearly losing his life after suffering a drug overdose years ago. On the new episode of Paul Rosenberg‘s “Paul Pod” podcast, Eminem and his manager discuss his 2007 methadone overdose … and the effects it had on his thinking cap. Paul recalls asking the doctors about any potential brain damage

Pusha T‘s 2013 Kanye West-produced track “Numbers on the Board” is a war anthem, of sorts, for the government of Ukraine … and Pusha is here for it. The war-torn country’s Ministry of Defense fired off a tweet Wednesday listing various Russian casualties, and it used the lyric — “I put numbers on the board”

Reclusive rap legend MF DOOM passed away in October 2020 but his handwritten book of lyrics and rhymes remains with record label exec Eothen “Egon” Alapatt … at least according to DOOM’s widow. TMZ Hip Hop obtained a statement from DOOM’s widow claiming Alapatt still has her late husband’s rhyme book. Jasmine Dumile tells us

Paul Anka just got a huge tribute over in France … where President Emmanuel Macron presented him with one of the nation’s highest honors. The “Put Your Head On My Shoulder Singer” tells TMZ … he’s humbled and proud to become an officer in the French order of merit, with Macron bestowing the honor this

Ricky Martin says he’s been “persecuted, besieged, harassed, stalked and extorted by a maladjusted person” — AKA his nephew — and he’s now suing the guy who made wild accusations against him. Martin filed a lawsuit Wednesday in San Juan against Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, who the singer claims is trying to “assassinate” his reputation. Dennis

Rapper 600 Breezy is mourning his girlfriend’s sudden death … and it appears she died by suicide. 600 Breezy just posted a social media tribute to his girlfriend of two years, Raven Jackson, including photos of them together and screenshots of what appear to be a suicide note. In the text message, Breezy’s girlfriend tells

Play video content TMZ.com Usher is happily accepting the “King of R&B” title, and while Tevin Campbell doesn’t disagree with that high honor, he does think there’s someone who could challenge … if he weren’t in prison. We caught Tevin at LAX … fresh off his jaw-dropping cameo during Usher’s Las Vegas residency, where Usher

Britney Spears is calling out her son Jayden James … accusing him of undermining her and wondering if he’s pissed the gravy train is about to run dry. Britney went on a long rant Monday on social media, and it was mostly a response to Jayden publicly talking about her challenges as a mom. Play

Kelly Clarkson is fully back in the saddle of the show that made her famous … after a long period where she wanted no association with the show. Kelly posted an homage to “American Idol” Sunday … marking a big anniversary … “20 years ago today I won American Idol and it forever changed the

John Legend says his friendship with Kanye West dissolved because of who JL supported in the 2020 election — not so much who Ye’s supported of late … namely, Donald Trump. The singer did an interview with the New Yorker this weekend, and they covered a range of topics — but the most interesting, perhaps,

Marjorie Taylor Greene has a lot of people thinking she might’ve flexed her pipes on ‘American Idol’ once upon a time — based on a viral video — but the speculation is bogus. The Georgia Representative is getting talked about on Twitter right now, but not for the usual political reasons. This time it’s about

Play video content Kevin Bacon might be the winner of the “It’s Corn” challenge … ’cause he’s got a take that’s stripped down, but so damn soulful. Seriously, just look at this thing! Here’s the actor taking up his trusty guitar to do a rendition of the now-viral track — which was recently remixed by

Dave Grohl did Taylor Hawkins proud during the latter’s tribute show in the UK — with the Foo Fighters frontman taking on the station that his late bandmate once helmed. The show is currently underway in London, where Dave and a slew of other artists are doing a huge concert at Wembley Stadium in honor

Kanye West is back to taking shots at his family on Instagram, targeting Kim and the rest of the Kardashians in a flurry of posts that touch on everything from where his kids go to school to labeling himself, Scott Disick, Tristan Thompson and Travis Scott “c** donors.” Ye put up a bunch of now

Britney Spears is clearly thankful to Elton John for launching her name to the top of the charts once again … gifting him personalized rocket-inspired salt and pepper shakers! Elton thanked Britney on Twitter, Friday, for the special gift. He wrote, “Thank you @britneyspears for the fabulous rocket salt and pepper shakers!! David and I

Play video content TMZ.com Bye Bye, Florida Georgia Line … country duo Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley played their final show together before going their separate ways. Emotions were high at the Minnesota State Fair Wednesday night, as FGL did their last set ever … before their final song, Tyler and brian took a minute

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz‘s walk-out song, “Narco,” sounded a little different on Wednesday … ’cause Timmy Trumpet was there to perform a live rendition of his song, right on the Citi Field grass, and it was awesome! It all went down during the Dodgers and Mets game in Queens … when New York

Russell Wilson‘s wife, Ciara, showered her man with love, calling him her “greatest inspiration,” after the QB received a massive 9-figure contract extension from the Denver Broncos!! Ci tweeted, “Baby @DangeRussWilson, I am so proud of you! You’re the most dedicated and hardworking person I know! It’s been so beautiful to see you become a