Two people were killed in a car crash in West Compton on Tuesday over what reports initially claimed was a street race turned deadly. Asia Allen-Bookman, a 25-year-old mother to a three-year-old, was one of the victims on the passenger side, with her family vehemently denying any possibility she was involved in a street race. … Read more
Amber Riley is HU Founder Jason Lee’s latest guest for the seventh episode of “The Jason Lee Show,” airing this Tuesday on REVOLT. The actress became a household name after being cast in the former FOX teen musical “Glee,” where she played Mercedes Jones for six seasons before the series drew to an end in … Read more
Dr. Dre is giving back to the community after donating a whopping $10 million to Compton High School to help aid the construction efforts on a new $200 million campus. Once all is said and done, the school plans to name its new and improved performing arts center after the rapper, Andre’ Dr. Dre’ Young … Read more
The two deputies who were critically wounded during an ambush in Compton are out of surgery and are expected to recover. RELATED STORIES: Protestors Chant “We Hope They Die” As L.A. Deputies Recover From Deadly Ambush The two rookie officers were transported to the St.Francis Medical Center in Lynwood after Saturday’s deadly shooting. During a press … Read more
There’s a whole new cast and a whole new city as the show “Black Ink Crew” lands in Compton! VH1’s series “Black Ink Crew” is taking over Compton as they not only bring a new vibe to the west coast but also make history. On Wednesday, Hollywood Unlocked was at The Parlor in Hollywood to watch … Read more
Lupe Fiasco took the time to deny that he apologized to Kendrick Lamar in 2018 when he stated the Compton native was “not a top tier lyricist.” In a series of deleted tweets Lupe Fiasco responded back to an article by Complex News where they listed multiple rappers who apologized to Kendrick Lamar. “Relax yo… … Read more
Marlon Wayans is praising J.Cole after he apologized for dropping a diss track to Kendrick Lamar. As we previously reported, J.Cole recently expressed regret for his diss track towards fellow rapper on his latest album, “Might Delete Later.” During a performance at Dreamville Fest, Cole admitted to feeling remorse for releasing the song “7 Minute … Read more
J. Cole is not only trending for returning fire at Kendrick Lamar but he’s now being accused of firing off transphobic lyrics on his new song “Pi,” from his recently released album ‘Might Delete Later;’ which is a direct response to Lamar’s diss on “Like That,” featuring Future and Metro Boomin. RELATED: J. Cole Admits … Read more
The world of rap beef has once again been set ablaze, this time with J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar at the center of the storm. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a response from J. Cole after the Compton rapper took aim at him and Drake on “Like That.” As we previously reported, Cole dropped a … Read more
Rolling Loud California kicked off on this week with YG and Saweetie seemingly putting an end to breakup speculations. Videos and pictures posted online from the festival show the duo showcasing their affection for each other while on stage. The rapper was in the middle of his set when he brought out the “Tap In” … Read more
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, the suspect who is being accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur is reportedly going to ask a judge on Tuesday to release him to house arrest ahead of the trial in June. According to ABC 13, lawyers for Keefe D are claiming that their 60-year-old client is no … Read more
Duane Keefe D the suspect who is being accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur has pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Thursday. As we previously reported, Keefe D wasn’t able to obtain his own lawyer and was appointed a public defender and waived his right to a speedy trial. He is … Read more
Dj Vlad is breaking his silence about the recent arrest of Keefe D for his involvement in the murder Tupac Shakur. Vlad actually got the opportunity to interview Keefe D before and now he is giving his thoughts about the situation after an arrest has been made. “The goals wants to get anyone arrested it … Read more
Suge knight spoke with TMZ on Monday and gave his thoughts on Duane “Keefe D” Davis’ recent arrest for his involvement in Tupac Shakur’s murder. According to Suge he makes it very clear that he won’t testify against the suspect and he also says that Keefe D’s neohew Orlando Anderson wasn’t the shooter. As we … Read more
Prosecutors have announced the charges that are being brought against Duane “Keffe D” Davis who was arrested early Friday morning in connection to Tupac Shakur’s murder. According to AP, Keefe D was charged with murder with use of deadly weapon. A grand jury in Las Vegas indicted him in the killing, according to prosecutors. Chief … Read more
Las Vegas police has arrested a man in connection with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, according to AP. Duane “Keffe D” Davis who has done several interviews publicly explaining how he was connected to Tupac’s murder has been arrested on Friday morning, according to the news outlet. In the report, it was stated that … Read more
A Polish karaoke game show is going viral and sparking backlash after a contestant was spotted wearing Blackface and using the n-word to imitate Compton, California rapper Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, it’s reported that other contestants on the show have also performed as Snoop Dogg, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Tina Turner, Kanye West and even Beyoncé, … Read more
Sharon Osbourne is not one to hold back, and she certainly didn’t mince her words when talking about Ashton Kutcher. In a recent interview, Osbourne named Kutcher as the rudest celebrity she has ever met. She referred to him as a “rude little boy” and even went as far as calling him a “dastardly little … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded on a Metro train in downtown Los Angeles, leaving a man dead after being stabbed. The incident occurred near Pershing Square, one of the busiest stations in the city. The details of the altercation are still emerging, but it is believed that an argument escalated, resulting in the fatal stabbing. This … Read more
Compton rapper Ice Cube is sharing his take on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quitting the Royal Family. While weighing in on the topic, Cube slams Harry and Markle, saying they “should’ve stuck it out.” RELATED: Prince Harry ‘Had No Idea’ About Racial Bias Until ‘Living A Day’ In Meghan Markle’s Shoes The rap legend … Read more
The belief that Tupac Shakur is still alive has been a topic of fascination and speculation for many years. Despite his tragic death in 1996, there are individuals who firmly believe that the iconic rapper is still alive and living in secrecy. One reason why people think Tupac Shakur is still alive is the mysterious … Read more
In a new report by ABC news, the outlet is revealing some information about the items that were seized during the search at a Las Vegas home that is reportedly connected to the murder of Tupac Shakur. ABC reports that they spoke with a law enforcement official and were told in addition to the magazine … Read more
Ice Cube is letting it be known that things are all good between him and Kanye West after his antisemitic comments. In a new interview with on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” the N.W.A rapper says he believes Kanye West is doing great right now since receiving tons of backlash. Ice cube revealed that he has spoken … Read more
Longtime friend and associate of The Game, who was well aquatinted with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and more in the music industry, has sadly passed away following an alleged murder-suicide. According to SNBC13, Avante Rose is reported to have stabbed Kassandra Arevaloz before fleeing the scene at a home in Torrance, California. … Read more
Gabrielle Union recently spoke about her classic movie ‘Bring It On’ and how the fictional all-Black cheerleading group known as The Clovers were only involved in a third of the movie. According to Union, the filmmakers shot “fake” scenes for the trailer to make it seem like the black actors and white actors were getting … Read more
This story is just all kinds of tragic. Socialites, as we previously reported, the passing of rapper Coolio back in September took many people by surprise. An update regarding the cause of his death has now been revealed by his former manager Jarel Posey, who confirmed to Variety that Coolio died due to fentanyl. Per … Read more
For the ninth episode of REVOLT’s “The Jason Lee Show,” Amanda Seales joins HU Founder Jason Lee for a two-hour-long interview as the comedian and actress cleared up a number of misconceptions while truthfully sharing her thoughts on things that have recently made her headlines in the press. Back in October, the 41-year-old caused a … Read more
She’s kept a relatively low profile in the past year, but trust and believe that Blac Chyna is continuing to get to the bag. While most of us became familiar with Chyna as a former video vixen and Hollywood socialite, the 34-year-old has transitioned to become so much more than that, with a flourishing music … Read more
Los Angeles rapper YG shared a super sweet, but tear-jerking, video to his Instagram Story today. The video was a message from his 6 year old daughter named Harmony. She appeared super emotional in the video as she told her daddy to come back home already, adding, “I miss you.” RELATED: YG & YouTube Under … Read more
Serena Williams’ retirement announcement over the summer may have come 10 years too late for the athlete, who says she should have ended her tennis career a decade ago. Williams appeared on |The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Tuesday evening, admitting that there have been other things she’s wanted to turn her attention to, … Read more
Earlier this year we shared that Serena Williams is ready to retire and settle down with more babies — revealing that she was “evolving away from tennis.” Honoring her legendary strides, TIME Magazine is calling her “The Greatest,” as she again bids farewell to the sport that she and her sister Venus Williams “changed forever, … Read more
Dr. Dre’s brain aneurysm in January 2021 almost took his life, the Hip Hop producer revealed in a new interview. Dre, who was rushed to the hospital following the near-death health threat, appeared on Dolvett Quince’s “Workout the Doubt” podcast to recount what a horrific experience it was when he was told the chances of … Read more
Serena Williams has teased a potential sequel to the critically-acclaimed flick King Richard, which follows the life of her dad, Richard Williams, who thoroughly trained her and sister Venus to become two of the greatest tennis players of all time. The captivating movie was named one of the best films of 2021 by the American … Read more
FBI Arrested California Man Who Was Accused Of Robbing More Than 20 Gay Men He Met On Grindr Dating App A Southern California man robbed more than 20 dates he met on a gay dating app and allegedly stabbed one victim in the chest during one robbery, according to federal prosecutors. RELATED:Man Charged With Eating … Read more
Reality star Destinee Lashaee has passed away at the age of 30. She is known as the first transgender person to appear in “My 600 LB Life.” RELATED STORIES: “My 600-lb Life Star Gina Krasley Passes Away At 30 The news was confirmed by her brother Wayne Compton in a statement posted on social media … Read more
Rapper Slim 400 Dead After Being Shot In Los Angeles According to multiple reports, rising rapper Slim 400 was shot and killed in Los Angeles late Wednesday. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that the incident happened in Inglewood. As of right now, it is unclear what led to the shooting and how many suspects were … Read more
Bernie Mac’s Daughter Has 3 Actors In Mind To Play Him Biopic Je’Niece McCullough, daughter of late superstar Bernie Mac tells TMZ that since her dad died she’s been asked many times who would be best to play him in a movie, and she has two names that have been on her mind for a … Read more
Former FBI Agent Claims Suge Knight Financed Notorious B.I.G Murder, Diddy Was Intended Target According to a recent article by the The New York Post, a former FBI agent claims that Marion “Suge Knight” financed the murder of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and that his intended target was Biggie’s boss Sean “Puff Daddy / Diddy” Combs, … Read more
A retired FBI agent says sealed court documents disclosed who killed Notorious B.I.G. and claims the Los Angeles Police Department also played a role in his death. RELATED STORIES: G Herbo Faces New Charges After He Allegedly Lied To An FBI Agent Phil Carson exposed the case’s secrets to the New York Post where he disclosed … Read more
YG & YouTube Under Fire After Platform Refuses Employee’s Request To Remove ‘Anti-Asian Song’ YG and YouTube are now under fire as the platform refuses an employee’s request to remove the Compton rapper’s 2014 song “Meet The Flockers,” which is being viewed as an “Anti-Asian song.” While YG’s faced heat for the track after it … Read more
Amazon Prime Is giving viewers a look into the 1950’s Compton streets as a black family moesin and experiences the unthinkable. This limited anthology series explores terror that the Emory family played by Deborah Ayorinde, Ashley Thomas, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and Melody Hurd, endured at the hands of their white neighbors led by Alison Pill’s character. While this story … Read more
Cooper & Crib Music Management Sign Talented New Female Artists Wasila Giwa, Viandra And La Brea ! Talented Singer-Songwriter and Poet Wasila Giwa was born in Houston, Texas. Wasila discovered a passion for music at the tender age of 5. Growing up she was surrounded by culture, Father being a Nigerian- Native and Mother being … Read more
Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of 2 L.A. Deputies Earlier this month a video went viral showing a man firing shots at two L.A. deputies sitting in a parked patrol car. The man was since arrested (in an unrelated carjacking case), and is now being charged with attempted murder in the shooting. While … Read more
Chris Rock Diagnosed With Non-Verbal Learning Disorder, Reveals It Ended His 20-Year Marriage While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, legendary comedian/actor Chris Rock shares that he’s been diagnosed with non-verbal learning disorder (NVLD), and that it may have led to the end of his 20-year marriage. Although the 55-year-old legend divorced his wife Malaak Compton in … Read more
Sean Kiez Pays Homage to Hip Hop Legends in New Single & Animated Music Video “BOTTOM BIHH” Today Houston recording artist Sean Kiez drops his new and highly-anticipated single, “BOTTOM BIHH.” The animated music video, illustrated by Compton native Marcus D. Newsom, unveils the importance of having a “ride-or-die.” This catchy-soulful track underscores the powerful … Read more
Amid the deadly ambush that has critically injured two deputies, protestors rushed to a local Los Angeles hospital and chanted “We hope they die” as the officers recover. RELATED STORIES: Update: Two Sheriff’s Deputies In Critical Condition Following Ambush According to the New York Post, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the news in a … Read more
Update: Two Sheriff’s Deputies In Critical Condition Following Ambush Yesterday, we shared shocking footage of two sheriff’s deputies being ambushed in Compton by a suspect. The Two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies are currently in critical condition and fighting for their lives. They have been identified as a 31-year-old mother and 24-year-old. They had … Read more
Big Sean Explains ‘Beef’ With Kendrick Lamar, Confirms They’ve Reconciled Previously we reported on the Big Sean track “Deep Reverence,” noting how he opened up about his relationship with Kendrick Lamar. Now, the Detroit rapper is explaining his “beef” with the Compton emcee, confirming they’ve now reconciled. On the track, Sean says there were never any real issues. … Read more
Former Temptations Lead Singer Bruce Williamson Dies From COVID-19 The ‘Temptations’ former lead singer Bruce Williamson has sadly passed away from complications due to the Coronavirus. Per TMZ Williamson died on Sunday night at his Las Vegas home after battling COVID-19. He was just 49. “There’s no words in the world that can express how I … Read more
Jason Mitchell Portraying Sean Bell In Biopic Of The Man Who Police Killed Before His Wedding Famously known for his role as Eazy-E in ‘Straight Outta Compton,’ and work on ‘The Chi,’ Jason Mitchell will now be portraying Sean Bell in a biopic of the Black man who police shot and killed hours before his wedding. Bell’s story … Read more
Roddy Ricch Credits Michael Jackson As Inspo For Massive Hit ‘The Box’ Compton rapper Roddy Ricch has made it hard to turn on the radio, open a social app or walk into a store without hearing his massive hit “The Box,” for which he’s now crediting Michael Jackson as inspiration. The 30-Roc-produced track is Roddy’s highest-charting song … Read more
Roddy Ricch Album P.E.M.F.B.A. Becomes No. 1 Album In US Again Compton rapper Roddy Ricch continues his mountainous success, this as his album Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial returns to the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The 10-week-old record climbs back to number one for the fourth nonconsecutive week — garnering 79K equivalent … Read more
Disney Begins Creating Sequel To $1B Box Office Hit ‘Aladdin’ Since banking over a whopping $1.051B worldwide for its live-action feature ‘Aladdin,‘ Disney is already working on its sequel, per Deadline. Last May, the publication estimated a $112M+ profit during it’s four-day Memorial Day weekend. It ended up pulling in over $355M domestically; becoming one of … Read more
Uber Ride Turns Into Crazy High-Speed Chase After Hit-And-Run! #Socialites, check this out! Two passengers who thought they were going to get a smooth ride to their destination had the most freighting experience. A Virginia couple recorded the shocking moment their Uber ride turned into a high-speed car chase following a hit-and-run. RELATED: YG Claims … Read more
Lil Rel is taking over HBO with his upcoming comedy special “Lil Rel Live In Crenshaw.” Hollywood Unlocked was in the building for the premiere of Lil Rel’s HBO Comedy Special “Lil Rel Live In Crenshaw. Related:HU Exclusive: Giving You The Keys To Hubble Studio Thanksgiving While there we talked to Rel about the importance … Read more
THE LOST EPISODE: YOYO Opens Up On The Effect Of Nipsey Hussle’s Murder RELATED: Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Parker McKenna Opens Up On Growing Up In The Industry and Chris Sails This week we take a trip down memory line as we air our lost episode! Our hosts at the time Jason Lee, Apryl Jones and … Read more
