DMX explains how Snoop Dogg inspired his 1998 single “Get at Me Dog”

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Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesLast night was another epic Verzuz battle for the books.  Rap legends Snoop Dogg and DMX had over 500,000 viewers on Instagram Live jamming to hits from their decades-long career, which saw them become prominent fixtures in hip-hop and rap.  DMX kicked off the battle

Jacob Latimore announces his new EP, 'Leo Season'

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Leon Bennett/WireImageR&B sensation Jacob Latimore dropped a surprise for fans on Instagram Thursday, announcing his upcoming EP and dropping a video for its latest single.  “My surprise birthday gift to you! Leo Season,” he captioned the EP’s cover art while tagging a few featured artists on

An 'Empire' spinoff starring Taraji P. Henson is in the works

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Chuck Hodes/FOXEmpire might be over, but Cookie Lyon is here to stay.  According to the Hollywood Reporter, Fox is in the early stages of developing a spinoff of the Lee Daniels series, starring Taraji. P. Henson, who played Cookie for all of the show’s

Marlon Wayans mourns the loss of his family's matriarch

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Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Black Hollywood sends condolences to Marlon Wayans as he mourns the loss of his family’s matriarch, “Ma.”  On Thursday, the actor/comedian penned a touching Instagram post celebrating his mother on their joint birthday. “Losing you shattered me into 1000 pieces. I’m putting