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Tory Lanez is speaking out against his 10-year prison bid … but he’s not going to apologize for the Megan Thee Stallion shooting, as he still insists he didn’t do it. The Canadian rapper broke his silence Thursday with a lengthy Instagram post, promising to bounce back after he completes his stretch in a California

Play video content TMZ.com Mike Posner says he’s going through some challenges in life, but he’s using the bad times to work on becoming a better person … telling us he’s embarking on a spiritual warpath. We got the singer at LAX and he told our photog he’s a troubled man these days, though he’s

Play video content TMZ.com Taylor Swift made a HUGE announcement during her final California concert Wednesday night … she’s re-releasing her “1989” album with 5 never before heard songs!!! The pop legend was performing for the sixth night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood when she surprised the packed crowd with news of the re-release, motioning

Trippie Redd is owning up to a HUGE mistake … the Diamond-selling rapper might specialize in “Love Letter” albums, but he’s writing a breakup note to now ex-girlfriend Skye Morales for cheating on her!!! On Wednesday, Trippie came forward, claiming Skye had been giving him the cold shoulder so he decided to find a warm

Play video content Lil Wayne‘s historic career was stamped yet again last night as he was inducted into the Billboard Hip-Hop Hall of Fame … an honor that apparently interrupted his studio time. Weezy F. Baby embraced Billboard Executive Director Gail Mitchell and thanked the fans for their undying support … and also told the

Some Taylor Swift fans are shelling out thousands to get a seat for her L.A. concerts, while others are gaining access for much less … simply bribing security guards working the venue. Taylor’s set to perform show 6 of 6 Wednesday night — a stretch of shows that has felt similar to when L.A. hosted

Tory Lanez has just been sentenced to 10 years in state prison after being found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The rapper’s sentencing was handed down Tuesday in L.A. after almost a full two days of sentencing hearings. Tory was facing over 22 years in prison. The sentencing was actually delayed several times over

Play video content TMZ.com LL Cool J‘s involved in multiple celebrations this week to commemorate hip hop’s 50th anniversary — a full-circle moment for the legendary rapper who always knew rap music was going places!!! TMZ Hip Hop caught Uncle L out Tuesday in NYC, where he expressed gratitude his chosen profession blossomed into one

TikTok star Lexy Burke and her country singer hubby Austin Burke are super shaken after a bullet ripped through their Tennessee home. Austin tells TMZ … he was sitting on his couch Sunday night while Lexy was upstairs taking a bath when they both heard gunshots … and then they felt their house rattle. Play

Megan Thee Stallion is still reeling from the Tory Lanez shooting incident … she says she can’t bring herself to be in the same room as him and hasn’t found peace. The “Savage” rapper was NOT in court Monday for Tory’s sentencing, despite prosecutors hinting otherwise, but she did provide a statement that was read

DJ Paul‘s love for natural disasters may have backfired … the Three 6 Mafia legend is now facing a lawsuit for posting a viral clip of a tornado. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, a company named Viral DRM claims it owns the rights to the clip Paul posted on his Instagram,

Elvis Presley was a proud gun owner, and now a revolver from his expansive firearms collection is hitting the auction block, where it’s expected to fetch five figures. The gun going up for sale is a Smith & Wesson Model 53 double-action revolver … and it was gifted to Elvis in November 1976, just 9

Lizzo is back in Beyoncé‘s good graces — that, or she never left to begin with — and we know this because the Queen Bey is back to saying her name … on stage, no less. The singer name-dropped Lizzo Saturday night during her show in D.C., where part of the setlist once again included

Jamie Foxx is apologizing for antisemitic remarks he made on social media about Jews killing Jesus … while claiming he was betrayed by a fake friend. The actor posted a message on Instagram Saturday, saying, “I want to apologize to the Jewish community and everyone who was offended by my post.” Jamie continued, “I now

Cops are investigating the connection between Pop Smoke‘s murder and a dead body found in a barrel on the beach in Malibu … TMZ has learned. Play video content KTLA 5 The barrel, containing the naked body of Javonnta Murphy, washed ashore July 31. We’ve learned Javonnta is the brother of Jaquan Murphy … one

Ne-Yo says parents shouldn’t be letting their kids transition genders … suggesting minors don’t know any better, but that adults should. The singer spoke his mind in a recent VladTV interview, where he was talking to Gloria Velez. They touched on a number of topics, but eventually … landed on transgenderism, especially as it relates

Police have arrested someone in connection to the killing of O’Shae Sibley — a gay dancer who was recently stabbed to death in NYC … this after voguing to Beyoncé‘s music, no less. The NYPD announced Saturday that they had a suspect in custody, whom they believe is responsible for Sibley’s death. The unidentified perp

A massive set piece from Kanye West‘s “Donda” concerts is going up for auction … and it’s something that holds a ton of sentimental weight for the rapper. Jason Levy, president of The Levy Recovery Group, tells TMZ … they were hired by the production company for Ye’s “Donda” tour to sell the replica of