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Drake placed a seven-figure bet on his Toronto Maple Leafs, but unfortunately, the Leafs were demolished in game seven on their home ice Sunday night (May 18) by the Florida Panthers. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Drizzy bet with his heart instead of his head on Sunday […]
Kendrick Lamar & SZA land on top for a 13th week with “Luther.” Tetris Kelly: This is the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for the week dated May 24th. Slipping to No. 10 is “Anxiety.” “Pink Pony Club” falls to No. 9. Benson Boone holds on to No. 8, as does his friend Teddy Swims […]
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” logs a lucky 13th total and consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. The single is one of just 15 to have led for at least that long dating to the survey’s Aug. 4, 1958, start. “Luther,” whose title is a tribute late R&B legend […]
Before Ron Killings became a grappling warrior in WWE rings, he was a rhyme-slinging MC barreling through the Carolinas in pursuit of rap notoriety. Armed with demo tapes and unflappable ambition, Killings trekked from city to city, chasing his big break at the celebrated Jack The Rapper Conventions — a cornerstone of hip-hop culture that, for over two decades, united Black executives, DJs and artists under one roof.
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There, Killings brushed shoulders with some of hip-hop’s most venerable legends, including Tupac Shakur and Eazy-E, leaving an indelible mark with his contagious personality and tireless hustle.
“I would follow those places around. Every year I’d go,” Killings recalled in an interview with Chris Van Vliet earlier this year. “It lasted a good three months, and I’d meet Tupac. He’d be at the Jack The Rapper Convention. It was him and Eazy. There would be so many celebrities there. It was the WrestleMania of the music industry.”
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Though Killings never reached the rap pinnacle of Pac or Eazy, his efforts paid off in another arena. After signing with WWE in 1998, he rebranded as K-Kwik — a spry, charismatic performer who brought lyrical swagger to the squared circle. By the time he exited in 2002, Killings was a two-time Hardcore Champion, laying the groundwork for a storied wrestling career.
Shortly after, Killings joined the rising promotion TNA, where he elevated his stock and became one of its premier in-ring performers. In doing so, he made history as the first African American NWA World Heavyweight Champion — a title he held twice. His star power on the indie scene eventually caught WWE’s eye again, and in 2008, Killings returned. This time, with refined in-ring skills and his signature comedic flair, he became a fan favorite all over again.
Over the years, Killings racked up accolades — United States Champion, Tag Team Champion, 24/7 Champion — while headlining against marquee names like John Cena and AJ Styles. But beyond the belts and bouts, his mic work made him unforgettable. Whether playing the lovable goof who couldn’t tell left from right, or hilariously claiming Cena was his childhood hero (despite being five years older), Killings turned even throwaway segments into Saturday Night Live-worthy skits. He didn’t just survive in WWE — he thrived, by turning his time on the mic into comedic art.
Now, at 53, Killings steps into what might be his most poetic moment yet: a one-on-one match against the Undisputed WWE Champion, John Cena, this Saturday at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The match was sparked after Truth jokingly told Cena he “sucks at wrestling” following his victory over Randy Orton earlier this month. Now leaning into a darker persona, Cena didn’t take it lightly, slamming Truth through a table at a post-match press conference.
This weekend, two veterans — both closer to curtain call than curtain jerk — will share the ring in a match loaded with nostalgia and mutual respect. For Killings, it’s a chance to shine once more on a grand stage, proof that the consummate professional can still steal the show.
And in case you’re wondering — yes, Truth still has big boy bars. Like Cena, he rapped his own entrance theme and was still dropping music as recently as 2024, teaming up with D4L’s Fabo on the swaggering tune “You Know It.” Whether he’s taking bumps or spitting rhymes, Killings has always done one thing without fail — bring the truth.
Jelly Roll brought the big surprise to Post Malone’s Big Ass Stadium Tour stop Sunday night at Detroit’s Ford Field.
Having already paid homage to one Motor City hometown hero, Bob Seger, with a bit of his “Old Time Rock and Roll” during his direct support set to Malone, Jelly Roll did the same for Eminem by starting the rapper’s Academy Award-winning “Lose Yourself;” the football stadium erupted when Slim Shady himself joined the proceedings for the second verse on through the end of the song.
Sporting a military-style hooded jacket and baseball cap, Eminem joined Jelly Roll in loping down a ramp that led to the middle of the stadium floor, mugging for each other and for the video camera.
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“Detroit, what up?! Make some noise for Jelly Roll!” Eminem shouted to the crowd of over 46,000 at the end of the song. “Long time, no see. I love y’all. Peace!” As he exited, Jelly Roll declared, “If you can’t tell, that was a childhood dream come f–king true, Detroit. This is the greatest show I’ve ever had in my f–king life.”
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He noted that Eminem’s music “helped me through the darkest moments of my life” and also shouted out Eminem’s manager Paul Rosenberg, who he said “believed in me” early in the tattooed Tennessee star’s career.
Jelly Roll incorporated Eminem’s backwards E logo and a sign for Mom’s Spaghetti, the rapper’s take-out restaurant just a few blocks from the stadium, into his visual presentation on Sunday.
The surprise duet came just under 11 months after Eminem and Jelly Roll first joined forces on stage for “Sing For the Moment” at the nationally televised Michigan Central Open concert – curated by Eminem and Rosenberg – last June 6 in Detroit, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Jelly Roll also appears on “Somebody Save Me,” the closing track from Eminem’s Billboard 200-topping 2024 album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
It was Eminem’s first on stage appearance since last Dec. 12, when he headlined at the Soundstorm Festival in Ryadh, Saudi Arabia. He also made a guest appearance at Ford Field with Ed Sheeran on July 15, 2023, performing “Lose Yourself” and “Stan” to an equally effusive hometown crowd.
On Sunday, meanwhile, Jelly Roll joined Malone for their regularly scheduled performance of “Losers” from the latter’s latest album, F-1 Trillion. Malone also brought out Houston rapper BigXthaPlug for a performance of his 2022 hit “Texas.”
Sunday’s show was the eighth stop of the Big Ass Stadium Tour, which next plays Tuesday in Minneapolis and runs through Sept. 14 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Werenoi, the rapper who became France’s biggest-selling music artist in recent years, has died at age 31, his record label and producer said.
The artist, whose real name was Jérémy Bana Owona, was the No. 1 album seller in France in 2023 and 2024 according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) ranking, which includes in-store and e-commerce sales as well as plays on streaming services.
“It’s with immense sadness that we’ve learned of Werenoi’s passing,” his record company Believe said on Instagram. “All our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, his team and everyone who knew him.”
“Rest in peace my brother, I love you,” his producer Babs posted on X.
French media reports Werenoi died early Saturday (May 17) in a Paris hospital. The cause of his death has not been made public.
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Werenoi first became known to the French public in 2021 when he posted his song “Guadalajara” on YouTube and it was viewed hundreds of thousand times.
He released three albums, Carré in 2023, Pyramide in 2024 and Diamant Noir in 2025, making him one of the biggest names in French rap.
Several French rappers posted tributes on social media.
French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura, who featured on Werenoi’s second album, wrote: “Rest in peace my dude. A news that saddens me and courage to the loved ones especially.”
“He made a difference for the quality of his songs, his melodies and his punchlines,” singer Pascal Obispo, who had accompanied Werenoi on the piano at a 2023 Paris concert, told French newspaper Le Parisien.
Ever wondered what a reunion between Ye (formerly Kanye West) and Mike Myers might look like nearly 20 years after their infamous Hurricane Katrina telethon moment? Saturday Night Live has the answer.
In a hilariously awkward sketch during the SNL season 50 finale on May 17, the Austin Powers star finds himself trapped in an elevator with the embattled rapper — and does everything he can to escape the uncomfortable encounter.
The four-minute skit, titled “Mike Myers Elevator Ride,” opens with Myers (playing himself) stepping into an elevator alongside two star-struck passengers, played by host Scarlett Johansson and cast member Marcello Hernandez. After a few stops, Ye (portrayed by Kenan Thompson) enters mid-phone call, complaining about Spotify pulling his controversial new track “Cousins.”
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“Oh, my God. Is that Kanye West,” Myers whispers in horror as Johansson’s character quickly exits. “You can’t leave me alone in here with him,” he pleads.
Once alone, West turns to Myers, noting it’s the first time they’ve seen each other since their 2005 Hurricane Katrina telethon — when West famously declared on live TV that then-President George Bush didn’t care about Black people, leaving Myers stunned on screen.
You “had to stand there looking stupid,” Thompson’s West reminds him. Trying to shift the mood, Myers asks, “So what have you been up to?” “Oh, me? I’m in the KKK now,” the rapper replies.
The awkward exchange continues with small talk about their kids, before Ye abruptly shifts topics to Diddy, who’s currently on trial for sex trafficking.
“This Diddy stuff crazy, right?” West says. “Diddy, he’s on trial right now for, like, a bunch of stuff. It’s so crazy, man. You think you know a guy. Turns out to be a full crazy monster.”
When Myers asks, “So what happened to you?” Thompson’s West seeks clarification, only for Myers to quickly brush it off.
The encounter spirals further as Ye questions whether Myers’ last name is Jewish, the elevator appears to get stuck, and the hip-hop star takes a hit from a canister of nitrous oxide. Moments later, Myers bolts for the exit.
Watch SNL‘s “Mike Myers Elevator Ride” sketch below. For those without cable, the broadcast streams on Peacock, which you can sign up for at the link here. Having a Peacock account also gives fans access to previous SNL episodes.
A fellow musician and friend of Chris Brown has been charged alongside the Grammy-winning singer on allegations they beat and seriously injured a music producer at a London nightclub in 2023, police said Saturday (May 17).
Omololu Akinlolu, 38, who performs under the name HoodyBaby, was due to appear in Manchester Magistrates’ Court on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Brown, 36, was jailed without bail on the same charge Friday (May 16), throwing his upcoming tour into question. He is scheduled to appear at Southwark Crown Court in London on June 13, which is the third day of his world tour.
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Akinlolu is a rapper from Dallas, Texas, who has collaborated with Brown and Lil Wayne. He also goes by the names Fat Leopard and Super Hood.
Police gave no details on what role Akinlolu played in the alleged assault but said he was charged in connection with the same incident as Brown.
Brown was on tour in the U.K. in February 2023 when he launched an unprovoked attack on producer Abe Diaw, striking him several times with a bottle at the Tape nightclub in the swanky Mayfair neighborhood in London, prosecutor Hannah Nicholls said in court Friday.
Brown then chased Diaw and punched and kicked him in an attack caught on surveillance camera in front of a club full of people, she said.
Brown did not enter a plea and only spoke to confirm his name, birth date and gave his address as the Lowry Hotel, where he was arrested in Manchester early Thursday and taken into custody.
Brown’s representative has not responded to multiple requests for comment from The Associated Press.
Brown, often called by his nickname Breezy, burst onto the music scene as a teen in 2005 and has become a major hitmaker over the years with notable songs such as “Run It,” “Kiss Kiss” and “Without You.”
He won his first Grammy for best R&B album in 2011 for F.A.M.E. and then earned his second gold trophy in the same category for 11:11 earlier this year.
He is scheduled to launch an international tour next month with artists Jhene Aiko, Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller, opening with a European leg on June 8 in Amsterdam before starting North America shows in July.
Aubrey O’Day has confirmed she will not be taking the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ federal sex-trafficking trial.
The former Danity Kane member made the announcement on Friday (May 16) during the premiere episode of Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present: Aubrey O’Day, Covering the Diddy Trial, an iHeartRadio podcast recorded in New York City.
“I’m not here to testify for the Diddy trial, that I know of,” O’Day said, according to People.
The 41-year-old singer suggested her involvement could still evolve, revealing she had been “contacted by Homeland Security” and had a meeting with the agency, which led March raids on Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami.
Earlier in the week, O’Day — who appeared on MTV’s Making the Band under Diddy’s mentorship — sparked speculation about a possible court appearance after sharing a cryptic Instagram post from New York City.
“Hey New York!!! Where y’all think I should head first?” she wrote on May 14, including a scale emoji. Us Weekly also reported that a source claimed O’Day was subpoenaed to testify at the trial.
During the podcast episode, O’Day clarified the post’s intent. “I posted on my Instagram that I was here in New York and enjoying myself because I wanted to make it clear to everyone that I am not here testifying,” she said.
Diddy is currently facing multiple federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. His trial is set to resume Monday (May 19). If convicted on all counts, he could face life in prison.
O’Day previously spoke out after Diddy’s September 2024 arrest. “The purpose of Justice is to provide an ending and allow us the space to create a new chapter. Women never get this. I feel validated. Today is a win for women all over the world, not just me. Things are finally changing,” she wrote on X at the time.
Danity Kane, the girl group formed in 2005 on Making the Band, was signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy Records. O’Day was removed from the group in 2008 and later claimed on the Call Her Daddy podcast in 2022 that her exit stemmed from her refusal to comply with non-music-related requests from the music mogul.
Cassie’s husband, Alex Fine, has spoken out in defense of his wife’s harrowing testimony recounting her alleged abuse at the hands of Diddy during the Bad Boy mogul’s trial.
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Fine released a statement on Friday (May 16) as Cassie’s four-day stint on the stand came to a close via his wife’s attorney, Doug Wigdor.
“I have felt tremendous pride and overwhelming love for Cass,” he said. “I have felt profound anger that she has been subjected to sitting in front of a person who tried to break her. You did not break her spirit nor her smile.”
Fine continued: “I did not save Cassie, as some have said. To say that is an insult to the years of painful work my wife has done to save herself. Cassie saved Cassie. She alone broke free from abuse, coercion, violence, and threats. She did the work of fighting the demons that only a demon himself could have done to her.”
Alex Fine was present in court for all four days his wife was on the stand this week, as day five of the trial wrapped up on Friday.
“All I have done is love her as she has loved me. Her life is now surrounded by love, laughter and our family,” he added. “This horrific chapter is forever put behind us, and we will not be making additional statements. We appreciate all of the love and support we have received, and we ask that you respect our privacy as we welcome our son into a world that is now safer because of his mom.”
The first week of Diddy’s trial finished on Friday as Cassie was cross-examined by Combs’ attorneys and grilled about various horrifying events and alleged abuse she recalled throughout her four-day testimony.
Looking to put this chapter of her life behind her once and for all, Cassie also released a statement via her attorney about the “challenging” yet “empowering and healing” week she experienced on the stand while digging up painful memories.
“This week has been extremely challenging, but also remarkably empowering and healing for me. I hope that my testimony has given strength and a voice to other survivors, and can help others who have suffered to speak up and also heal from abuse and fear,” she said via Wigdor. “For me, the more I heal, the more I can remember. And the more I can remember, the more I will never forget.”
Cassie continued: “I want to thank my family and my advocates for their unwavering support, and am grateful for all the kindness and encouragement that I have received. I am glad to put this chapter of my life to rest as I turn to focus on the conclusion of my pregnancy, I ask for privacy for me and for my growing family.”
The “Me & U” singer’s testimony ended with Cassie sobbing as she thought about how life would be if she never participated in the alleged days-long “freak-offs” allegedly orchestrated by Diddy.
Cassie and Diddy started dating on and off in 2007 and broke up for good in 2018, bringing the tumultuous relationship to a close. Cassie married Alex Fine in 2019, and the couple is expecting their third child together in the coming weeks.
Diddy is facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs’ trial will resume in court on Monday (May 19). If found guilty on all counts, he potentially faces life in prison.