The head of Takeoff‘s label wants his fans, the public and hip hop, in general, to take one thing from his death … violence isn’t the way to go when things get heated. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Pierre “Pee” Thomas, CEO of Quality Control, posted an emotional message late Tuesday
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Migos rapper Takeoff was shot multiple times, resulting in his death … according to the report from the medical examiner’s office. The Harris County Medical Examiner lists Takeoff’s primary cause of death as “penetrating gunshot wounds of head and torso into arm.” As we reported, Takeoff was gunned down after shots rang out following an
UPDATE 9:55 AM PT — Offset was scheduled to perform at MGM Music Hall in Boston tomorrow, but an employee at the venue says that’s no longer happening due to Takeoff‘s passing. We’re told the event will still go on as planned, but Offset won’t be there. Offset has yet to speak out about the
Play video content King Akademiks DJ Akademiks is calling out anyone defending today’s hip hop culture — on the heels of Takeoff‘s slaying — because he says the culture’s adopted too many street ethos. Ak went live on Twitch for over 3 hours Wednesday morning … going over key facts in the Houston case, identifying
Gucci Mane and his newly signed artist Baby Racks have parted ways … which wouldn’t be all that shocking — if the rookie rapper wasn’t under contract for only 24 hours. La Flare laid down the stern A&R hand Wednesday, making the grand announcement to his 9.4 million Twitter followers he had dropped Baby Racks
Young Thug and Gunna‘s label head Kevin Liles is campaigning for their freedom, and he’s also dismissing the notion hip hop culture played a part in Takeoff‘s death. Kevin helped foster Migos’ career with Coach K and Pee Thomas and Wednesday morning on “The Breakfast Club,” he lamented Takeoff’s slaying — blaming it more on
Rock ‘n’ roll icon, Jerry Lee Lewis has died … TMZ has confirmed. The “Great Balls of Fire” singer’s team released a statement Friday, saying, “Lewis, perhaps the last true, great icon of the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, whose marriage of blues, gospel, country, honky-tonk and raw, pounding stage performances so threatened a young
Chlöe Bailey is spilling the deets on her short-lived romance with Gunna … hinting she was just another cog in his wheel of women during their time together. The R&B star previously revealed her new song “For The Night” was specifically written about the incarcerated YSL rapper and delivered the final product on Friday. Waiting
Play video content TMZ.com Halloween is just around the corner and Memphis rapper Duke Deuce is bringing the carnage … with his new horror-themed mixtape “Memphis Massacre 3.” TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the Quality Control Music rapper on the hallowed eve ahead of his release — one he’s extremely proud of, considering he
Chaka Khan thinks singers who rely on Auto-Tune need to try a different J-O-B, and she’s even got a suggestion for ’em … delivering packages to her doorstep!!! The R&B icon laid an opinionated smackdown on a portion of this generation’s studio-boosted singers when she said, “There’s some very fine young artists out there doing
Madonna is certainly feeling herself this Friday, posting some topless selfies for her fans to enjoy heading into the weekend. Madonna took to her IG account to share the sexy snaps … carefully placing some emojis over her nipples. Of course, she’s gotta be careful to censor herself on the platform, hoping not to piss
Play video content TMZ.com R&B virtuoso Babyface is back with his first solo album in nearly 6 years, and he celebrated like he was backstage at one of his concerts … with Kim Kardashian, Chris Tucker, Tank and plenty of other famous faces in tow!!! Babyface took over Hollywood’s Beauty & Essex to celebrate his
Play video content TalkTv Kanye West is ripping President Biden for not picking Elon Musk‘s brain, and using some offensive language — claiming the Prez is “f**king ret***ed.” Ye went off on POTUS in his interview with Piers Morgan, claiming he could use the r-word, and anything other words, due to the fact he’s been
Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford aren’t hiding it anymore, locking lips in public and letting the world know they’re together. The two were showed off some PDA Tuesday night in Studio City — where they were on the streets and making out in front of cameras, no longer blurring lines — they’re a couple and
Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce all have one very significant life experience in common, and it’s not just being super talented and famous … they’re all recent divorcees and will be hitting the stage together for the first time to sing about lousy men. Production sources from the upcoming Country Music Awards tell
Play video content Twitter/@ItsCodyCarson/TikTok/@edwinloseordraw Post Malone‘s concert stages have it out for him, because he got a fresh injury — a banged-up ankle — at his show in Atlanta, just one month after busting a rib onstage. PM was in Atlanta for his Twelve Carat Tour when he took a wrong step up during his
Kanye West‘s mouth is forcing LeBron James and his producers to scrap an entire episode of “The Shop” … after they say he spewed “dangerous stereotypes” while they were recording. LeBron’s show normally drops on his Uninterrupted YouTube channel, but late Tuesday night — after shooting with Ye on Monday — he and Maverick Carter
Play video content TMZ.com G Herbo is feeling great these days … partly due to the release of his new album, but also because he keeps his mental health in good standing!!! We recently caught the Chicago rapper out in NYC, promoting his new ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ projects, which are layered with references to mental health.