Play video content TMZ.com Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” Drake diss is blazing a path to be rap’s biggest song of the year — a path cleared by his blistering “Meet the Grahams” record which dropped just hours before. TMZ Hip Hop caught up with ‘MtG’ producer The Alchemist at LAX, and he tells us

JoJo Siwa‘s finally revealing her long-awaited album art, and in a very permanent way — tattooing her arm with a cuddly image. The singer hit up Costello Tattoo Studio this week in Sherman Oaks, and got the new ink on her right arm — a teddy bear with angel wings. Check out the pics …

Play video content BACKGRID Kesha tried to pull off a gas station photo shoot — while seemingly jabbing at Katy Perry — but the manager wasn’t having it, and told her and the photog to get the hell out!!! The “TiK ToK” singer pulled into a Sinclair gas station Thursday afternoon in L.A., and started

Gavin Rossdale is like a fine wine … he just keeps getting better with age, because he’s 58 and still looking like an absolute hunk. The Bush frontman just posted this sexy, shirtless thirst trap, and his fans are going absolutely feral over his jacked physique in the comments. In other words, they’re taking the

Travis Scott could have avoided his arrest in Miami last week if he hadn’t left some stuff behind on the yacht where the incident went down … TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … the rapper had been driven away from the yacht, when he told his driver to go back

Play video content Bhad Bhabie‘s motherhood version of living her best life looks a lot like it did before she had a kid … twerking like there’s no tomorrow and making the most of L.A.’s scorching summer on a yacht. The rapper, who gave birth in March, rocked a sizzling black bikini, flaunting her inked

12:10 PM PT — A rep for Firerose tells TMZ … “Billy Ray’s story keeps evolving and this filing is simply another abusive tactic to distract away from the serious, true allegations brought against him, backed by an abundance of evidence. The only individuals supporting his false claims are those on his payroll, whose credibility

Disney ain’t gonna be singing “YMCA” anytime soon — ’cause the wife of the most famous member of the Village People is taking the entertainment behemoth to court … alleging they blackballed the band from booking gigs at its theme parks. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Karen Willis — the wife of Victor

Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock‘s sudden death is under investigation … and law enforcement sources tell us cops are looking into the possibility of a fatal drug overdose. We’re told police and fire responded to Shifty’s L.A. area home Monday afternoon, after someone stopped by the house and found his body on the floor. Our

Play video content TMZ.com Gayle King‘s continuing to stick by Justin Timberlake through his DWI drama … slamming cancel culture for pouncing on people over one misstep, which is what she considers this. We caught Gayle King in NYC Tuesday, and she reiterated her stance that initially caught flak — namely, defending JT. While she

Boyd Tinsley is facing new legal woes — ’cause the famous violinist was arrested for DUI after allegedly having a run-in with another car … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us the Dave Matthews Band alum was busted Monday in Rio, VA after officers responded to a 2-vehicle crash. We’re told cuffs were

Play video content TMZ.com Bret “Epic” Mazur — who formed Crazy Town with Shifty Shellshock — talked to his late ex-bandmate a few months before he died … and says SS seemed upbeat about the future. We caught up with Epic Tuesday in the studio — and he tells TMZ … Shifty was actually stoked

Justin Timberlake opened up about his DWI arrest during his Friday night concert in Illinois, emotionally telling the crowd he had “a tough week.” Justin Timberlake’s full speech to the crowd at The United Center in Chicago 6/21/24 #TFTWORLDTOUR 🎥 Johnny Wright IG pic.twitter.com/vD1aukQ3QF — Justin Timberlake🫶🏻loved under all conditions (@OhMyFifty) June 22, 2024 @OhMyFifty

Taylor Swift is still letting Travis Kelce know that he’s her soulmate – even while she’s performing in front of a packed audience!!! The pop superstar hit the stage at London’s Wembley Stadium on Friday as her lover and number one fan, Travis, watched from the crowd with his brother, Jason, and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce.

Kendrick Lamar‘s music video’s bringing out massive crowds who just want to catch a glimpse of the homegrown rapper — who’s right in the middle of the craziness. Videos are pouring onto social media from the South Los Angeles neighborhood … and, ya gotta check them out for yourself ’cause it looks like one giant

Play video content TMZ.com Kendrick Lamar extended his Pop Out stage to a wide variety of rappers — and Kalan.FrFr says reaping the benefits was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!! Kalan.FrFr and G Perico perform “Right Wit It” at ‘The Pop Out: Ken & Friends’ https://t.co/JokqB2Aq92 — Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) June 19, 2024 @Glock_Topickz The Roc Nation

Prince William and his kids appear to be Swifties … because the Prince of Wales reportedly took the kiddos to Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras’ Tour concert in London. William was in the house Friday night for Taylor’s show, with his 3 children in tow … George, Charlotte and Louis … at least according to a report

Diddy scrubbed his Instagram this week — including his on-camera apology over the Cassie video — and while some think it’s a diss … we’re told there’s no subliminal messaging here. At some point late Thursday, Diddy got rid of every single IG post on his page — wiping it completely clean without any explanation

Big Sean‘s leaving a bad taste in some of his fans’ mouths for favoring electric toothbrushes — going so far as to say he doesn’t trust folks using regular ones … but he might have a point. Play video content TMZ.com Yes, it does sound a bit elitist, but cosmetic dentist Dr. Trevor Thomas tells

Play video content TMZ.com Kendrick Lamar assembled the West Coast Avengers at his Pop-Out Concert — rappers, gang members, hood heroes and DJs connected — but their cause was not dancing on Drake‘s grave, according to 2 of those dignitaries. Big Boy and Roddy Ricch were both on stage with Kendrick, and when they joined

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are breathing new life into their Verzuz platform through a partnership with Elon Musk that’ll have all their upcoming events on X for free … and yet, some fans are still complaining. The two superproducers made the announcement Wednesday during the Cannes Lions conference in France, and celebrated by posting pics

Play video content Tesla Elon Musk doesn’t want to end up like John Lennon … and he’s paranoid one of his fans will try to kill him, just like the slain Beatles singer. The Tesla honcho opened up at a recent shareholder meeting about precautions he’s needed to take since his notoriety has skyrocketed in

Queen’s catalog is about to change hands, and it’ll be an expensive acquisition — ’cause Sony’s acquiring the rights to the band’s music … spending 10 figures to lock it down. The massive transaction — valued at about $1.27 billion — involves Queens’ royalties for recorded music rights in the United States and Canada, plus

Play video content TMZ.com Tommy Richman‘s breakout hit “Million Dollar Baby” isn’t winning over Funkmaster Flex — one of NYC’s biggest DJs and gatekeepers — but, luckily, Tommy has more than one song, and holds no grudges! TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the buzzing Virginia-born artist and his creative director Josh Belvedere Tuesday as

Play video content Podcrushed Ariana Grande is clapping back at folks dragging her online for switching up her speaking voice mid-interview — she says it’s intentional, and necessary to protect the golden goose … that voice of hers. Here’s the deal … a clip from Ariana’s recent appearance on Penn Badgley‘s “Podcrushed” podcast is making

Play video content Storyful Morgan Wallen isn’t the only person facing criminal charges for throwing chairs off buildings … ’cause a guy in New York is accused of doing the same thing, which was caught on video. Video of a wooden chair being thrown off a New York City high rise last week is making

Young Thug feels he can’t have a fair trial until the judge presiding over his case is promptly removed … and he just filed the necessary paperwork to make it happen, officially. TMZ Hip Hop obtained new court docs filed by Young Thug’s lawyers on Monday — calling for the outright disqualification and/or recusal of

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez‘s mega-mansion sale is sparking debate in L.A.’s luxury real estate market … and TMZ’s got insight from both sides on whether it’s worth the price tag. As we first told you … Ben and Jen are looking to offload their $60 million Bev Hills home for a cool $65 mil

Calling all music enthusiasts … got deep pockets? If so, a signed copy of John Lennon and Yoko Ono‘s “Double Fantasy” album is up for grabs. MomentsinTime.com has listed this rare gem from a private collector — and it can be all yours for $54,000. Fun fact: Yoko’s signature doesn’t really affect the price. Her

Taylor Swift got all emotional during her final show in Liverpool, England – but stayed mum about Joe Alwyn just hours after he made his first public remarks about their break-up. The pop superstar was seated at her piano Saturday night … onstage at Anfield stadium when the packed crowd went wild with applause, causing