
2025 Juno Awards: Boi-1da Praises Drake in His Acceptance Speech
Drake may have faced a tough year, but his impact on music was celebrated in a big way at the 2024 Juno Awards. While the Toronto rapper was absent from the ceremony in Vancouver, his longtime collaborator Boi-1da made sure he got his flowers. Accepting the International Achievement Award, the Grammy-winning producer p...
Apr 02, 2025

Toronto Rap Battle Legend Bishop Brigante Has Died
Toronto's hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Bishop Brigante, a legendary battle rapper and artist, who passed away on March 30 after a courageous fight with colorectal cancer. Diagnosed in October 2023, Brigante became an outspoken advocate for early screening, using his platform to raise awareness. His son, Ca...
Apr 02, 2025

Marvin Sapp Faces Backlash Over $40,000 Church Donation Push!
Renowned gospel singer and pastor Marvin Sapp is facing criticism after a resurfaced video showed him using aggressive tactics to collect $40,000 in donations during a church service. In the clip, Sapp is seen instructing ushers to "close the doors" and urging attendees-both in person and online-to contribute...
Mar 27, 2025

Nelly and Ashanti: A Love Story That Stood the Test of Time
After years of ups and downs, Nelly and Ashanti's journey has come full circle, culminating in marriage and the arrival of their first child. The hip-hop power couple, whose relationship began in 2003, recently tied the knot and welcomed their son, marking a new chapter in their lives. Why Nelly Decided to Make It Offi...
Mar 25, 2025

Reggae Legend Cocoa Tea Passes Away at 64!
Veteran reggae singer Cocoa Tea has died at age 64. His daughter, Rashaine Scott, confirmed his passing in an interview with Loop News, stating he died after 4 AM at a hospital in Florida. Scott, his eldest child, shared that her father was a private yet proud man who always encouraged his children to be independent an...
Mar 11, 2025