TMZ.com Waka Flocka is bringing self-awareness and self-deprecating humor to a whole new level — saying he was a wack rapper at the peak of his career … but honest nonetheless. The hip-hop star was chopping it up with the team at Everyday Struggle, where he made the startling declaration … that he was wack,
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TMZ Composite Tom Steyer tried one last Hail Mary to gain traction in the South Carolina Primary — bringing up Juvenile at a campaign rally … and shaking what his momma gave him. The billionaire Democratic candidate held one final event Friday night in Columbia before voters went to the booth the next day, and
Exclusive Getty Pop Smoke‘s murder is still a mystery, and police are making little progress in finding suspects due to a variety of issues … but they’re still pressing on. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … detectives have hit a road block in the rapper’s murder investigation, specifically with regard to witness testimony. We’ve heard
Play video content Breaking News Knock on wood if you think this is hilarious!!! Jon Gruden commissioned an impromptu Jon Gruden impression from Frank Caliendo at an Aerosmith concert recently … and the video is laugh-out-loud funny. FYI — Caliendo has been doing an insane JG impression for YEARS … and even famously did the
Play video content Adam Levine‘s owning his lackluster performance at a huge festival in Chile, saying he acted unprofessionally and struggled on stage … and apologized to everyone in the crowd. The Maroon 5 frontman and the band were widely criticized for their set during the country’s Viña del Mar Festival Thursday, which was broadcast
Exclusive Lil Scrappy and his wife Bambi Benson are adding to their brood … with baby No. 2 on the way!!! Sources close to the couple tell TMZ … the “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” stars are ecstatic about expecting their second kid together. We’re told Bambi is currently around 18 weeks pregnant but they
Breaking News Getty Grammy-winning singer Duffy is emerging from years of obscurity to make a startling revelation — she’s been trying to recover after getting drugged and raped. The “Mercy” singer said she was finally ready to discuss her virtual public disappearance since 2011 when she’d released her second album. She says, “The truth is,
Play video content Britney Spears is giving pop music a whole new meaning … it’s the very loud sound her foot makes after breaking it following this electric dance routine. You’ll recall Britney’s boyfriend, Sam Asghari, revealed last week Britney broke her metatarsal bone on her left foot that required a trip to the hospital.
Kristen McDow (maiden name Kristen Rodeheaver) got a glimpse of the limelight when she was cast as the teen crush in a striped shirt — who JB falls for during the synchronized dancing and pool-splashing teen party … complete with silly string fights — in the music video for Justin Bieber‘s 2009 single, “One Time,”
Exclusive Details TMZ Composite Future says his alleged baby mama’s treating her baby girl like an ATM to squeeze money out of him, and he even claims she’s given the child a nickname … “check baby.” According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the rapper claims Eliza Seraphin has referred to the 9-month-old little girl
Post Malone proved he can read a crowd … busting out an awesome custom tee honoring his late pal, Mac Miller, which got concert-goers on their feet and 100% amped. The singer was performing Monday night at the PPG Paints Arena in Mac’s hometown … and he came out wearing an oldie but goodie that
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Lil Nas X got his week started with what looks to be a brand new music video — and like he has in the past … it seems he’s about to wow us with a crazy production. The rapper was filming Monday atop a parking structure in Downtown L.A., where
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Don McLean says he saw Tyson Fury sing his #1 song, “American Pie,” after beating Deontay Wilder in Vegas Saturday night .. and tells TMZ Sports he thought it was AWESOME!!! After Fury got the TKO against Wilder in the 7th round, he took the mic during the post-fight interview
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite The Weekend and Kendrick Lamar might want people to say some prayers for them … they’re being sued for allegedly jacking music for their hit song, “Pray for Me.” A Brooklyn-based rock band called Yeasayer claims the duo lifted material from its 2007 song, “Sunrise,” slightly altered it … and inserted it
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 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 …
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
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 BACKGRID Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, have been seen out in public before — but on his 29th birthday … they seemed to go above below and beyond to hide for some reason. Here’s the deal … paps got photos of these two goofballs Saturday walking out of London’s Bob
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
John Travolta sharing a stage with Pitbull at a Latin music awards show definitely sounds like a dream, but pinch yourself, ’cause it really happened … and it was kinda glorious to see. The rapper emceed Premio Lo Nuestro 2020 Thursday night at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami but playing host wasn’t all he was up
Exclusive Details TMZ.com Cardi B is getting sued for allegedly assaulting, striking and spitting on a female security guard, but witnesses saw it differently and feel Cardi was the one wronged. The woman, named Emani Ellis, filed the lawsuit against Cardi Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. According to the suit, Ellis was at
Exclusive Getty Pop Smoke‘s tragic death came as a devastating shock to his family … who are now heavily involved in trying to solve the who, what, why and how of the rapper’s murder. Family sources tell TMZ … Pop Smoke’s loved ones, who live in NYC, beelined it to the airport to fly to
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
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
Exclusive X17 Justin and Hailey Bieber‘s potential starter home is one that’s still under construction — but we’re hearing they’re eyeing it pretty hard, and could spend a fortune to get it. Sources tell TMZ … Mr. and Mrs. Bieber have been looking at this monster of a home in Brentwood, which is currently owned
6:56 AM PT — The home is owned by Teddi Mellencamp‘s husband, Edwin Arroyave, who owns several homes in Los Angeles. It’s possible Pop Smoke was renting the property. 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.
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 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