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Wifiskeleton no more? Friend shares bad news on Discord, but questions remain

Witchbox claimed Wifiskeleton passed away Monday. While no official cause of death has been confirmed, a fandom Wiki page claims he died from an overdose.

Reports of Atlanta underground rapper Wifiskeleton's death have surfaced.(Instagram/ Wifiskeleton and Discord)

world news

Updated on May 06, 2025 04:43 PM IST

ByVaishnavi Vaidyanathan

Hanumankind confirms rap song for Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan

Vijay's last film before entering politics is directed by H Vinoth and also stars Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol.

Hanumankind will collaborate on the music for Vijay's final film.

entertainment

Published on May 02, 2025 09:10 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das

Rapper Vedan granted bail in leopard tooth case; admits to past 'mistakes'

entertainment

Published on Apr 30, 2025 10:14 PM IST

PTI |

Chaar Diwaari on working with Raftaar for Farebi and the chaos that built him

In an interview with us, Delhi-based rapper Chaar Diwaari talks ‘Farebi’, feeling like a misfit, and how the city shaped his raw, evolving sound.

Chaar Diwaari collaborated with raftaar for his latest song, Farebi

htcity

Updated on Apr 30, 2025 04:19 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Vedan in custody for possession of leopard tooth hours after drug case arrest

Hours after Malayalam rapper Vedan was arrested and released on bail in a drug case, the Forest Department took him in for possession of a leopard tooth.

Malayalam rapper Vedan was taken into custody for two different cases in a span of hours. (Instagram)

entertainment

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 02:29 PM IST

PTI | | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati

What is Bell's Palsy? Lil Nas X's face paralysis reminds fans of Justin Bieber

Lil Nas X, a rapper and musician, has disclosed that he has experienced an abrupt partial paralysis of his face.

Lil Nas X, who has been admitted to a hospital, informed his 10.4 million Instagram followers that he has

world news

Updated on Apr 15, 2025 05:22 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Man rides with kids in poultry cage on bike in Telangana, internet divided

A man was seen riding a bike with two boys seated in a poultry cage, leaving the internet divided.

A video of two kids in a poultry cage on a bike went viral, sparking mixed reactions online.(Instagram/rollrida)

trending

Published on Apr 15, 2025 03:16 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Rapper Sexyy Red a CIA operative? Truth behind viral ‘Agent Bow Bow’ claim

A social media post claiming rapper Sexxy Red is a ‘CIA operative’ went viral on Saturday

A social media post claimed that rapper Sexxy Red is a CIA operative(Instagram/Sexxy Red)

world news

Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:57 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Will Smith's new album is about the Oscars slap, but fans are not loving it

Hollywood might have moved on, but Will Smith hasn’t. His latest album dives deep into the fallout of the infamous Oscars slap and fans really seem to hate it

htcity

Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:31 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Who was Young Scooter and what happened to him? Rapper reportedly shot dead

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter was reportedly shot and killed on his 39th birthday.

Young Scooter was reportedly fatally shot near State Farm Arena during the NCAA tournament.(X/Young Scooter)

entertainment

Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra, hindustantimes.com

Rapper Yella Beezy arrested for murder of MO3: Report

According to court documents, the 33-year-old, whose real name is Markies Deandre Conway, is accused of causing the death of Melvin Noble aka Mo3 in Nov 2020.

The rapper reportedly provided ‘financial compensation’ to the hitman(Source: Dallas Police Department)

world news

Updated on Mar 21, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Who is Jay Rock? Grammy-winning rapper, Kendrick Lamar collaborator arrested

Rapper Jay Rock, who shared the Best Rap Performance Grammy win for a Black Panther OST with Kendrick Lamar in 2019, was arrested on a felony weapons charge.

LA native rapper Jay Rock, whose real name is Johnny Reed McKinzie III. was arrested this week on a felony weapons charge. (Instagram / jayrock)

entertainment

Published on Mar 15, 2025 07:36 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

DDG blasts Halle Bailey in livestream for not letting him see their child Halo

The rapper addressed his followers on a livestream and claimed that estranged partner and singer Halle Bailey had not been allowing him to visit their son

Rapper DDG has complained that his former partner Halle Bailey has not allowed him to see their son(Ryan Sun/AP)

entertainment

Published on Mar 08, 2025 02:00 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Viral NYPD pole-dancer controversy: Rapper-director stand up for detective

Hempstead rapper S-Quire breaks silence on the NYPD detective-turned-viral sensation/scandal in light of his music video ‘Doin That’ doing numbers.

Rapper S-Quire (left) reveals that the professional team behind the Doin That music video hired Melissa Mercado (right), who turned out to be an NYPD detective, from a casting agency. (X/@NYPDSVU, @worldstarhiphop)

world news

Published on Mar 08, 2025 10:32 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie's murder suspect arrested, another at large

A 24-year-old suspect linked to rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter's murder was arrested in Texas.

Fort Worth rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter were killed in a Forrest Hill shooting on Monday. (Instagram/ g$ lil ronnie )

entertainment

Published on Mar 07, 2025 08:24 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

Jay Z sues lawyer and former accuser over dropped sexual assault allegations

Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has accused the defendants of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and civil conspiracy.

Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee, David Fortney, and their client, identified as Jane Doe, following the dismissal of a previous sexual assault case.

htcity

Published on Mar 04, 2025 12:58 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Who is Anthony Ricco? Diddy's lawyer quitting sex-trafficking case before trial

One of Diddy's leading attorneys filed a motion to be let off his sex trafficking case this week, citing unspecified ‘sufficient reasons.’

entertainment

Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:05 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

Travis Scott wants to collaborate with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter

Popular musician Travis Scott has revealed he wants to collaborate with popular Grammy award winning artists Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter

htcity

Published on Feb 12, 2025 04:31 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Kanye West's shocking Grammys direction to Bianca Censori revealed by lip leader

Following Kanye West and Bianca Censori's disturbing Grammys stunt on Sunday, a lip leader revealed what exactly he told his wife before she stripped down.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori pose at the red carpet.(REUTERS)

entertainment

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 06:41 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Diddy taken to hospital from federal prison in the middle of the night: Report

Disgraced rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, being held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn for numerous sex crimes, was moved to a hospital this week.

Diddy was reportedly taken to the hospital from the notorious Metropolitan Detention Centre on Thursday night for an MRI. (AP)

entertainment

Published on Feb 02, 2025 11:25 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

Weekend Planner (Feb 1-2): Here's everything you must check out in Delhi-NCR

Looking for films, brunch, fitness and comedy events happening in Delhi-NCR? Find them all in one place! Read HT City's Weekend Planner for February 1 and 2.

From catching Deva in theatres to attending Arijit Singh's concert and enjoying a museum-inspired dining experience, there's a lot to catch this weekend in Delhi.

htcity

Published on Jan 31, 2025 06:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Megan Thee Stallion slams ‘short kings’, then stuns at fashion week; read

Megan Thee Stallion isn’t holding back when it comes to height — and she’s making it clear she doesn’t have time for ‘short kings’; read

htcity

Updated on Jan 30, 2025 04:10 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Republic Day Special | Yo Yo Honey Singh: I will make a patriotic song soon

In an exclusive Republic Day chat, Yo Yo Honey Singh talks to us about patriotism and being disheartened when his song on Bhagat Singh didn’t work.

htcity

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 11:11 AM IST

BySoumya Vajpayee

Iconic Atlanta rapper, hip-hop pioneer DJ Unk dies at 43; his wife pens tribute

Hip-hop icon DJ Unk, behind standout 2006 hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” sadly passed away this week, per Friday tributes from family and associates.

Hip-hop pioneer DJ Unk, born Anthony Platt, has died at the age of 43. (Instagram)

entertainment

Published on Jan 25, 2025 07:50 AM IST

ByAshima Grover

Rapper Busta Rhymes accused of repeatedly punching a man in the face in New York

The victim was taken to the hospital with swelling on the left side of his face, according to police.

Busta Rhymes is known for songs such as Break Ya Neck and Touch It.(REUTERS)

entertainment

Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:37 AM IST

AP | | Edited by Ananya Das

Rapper Yashraj: ‘If the song is honest, it will resonate with people’

Mumbai rapper Yashraj talks about how his music reflects his raw life experiences, as evident in his latest single, Sanatan.

YAshraj has recently released his single titled Sanatan

htcity

Published on Jan 17, 2025 04:49 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Travis Scott, SZA, and Future sued over alleged copyright theft in Telekinesis

Songwriter Victory Boyd has sued Travis Scott, SZA, and Future, alleging they copied her lyrics for their track Telekinesis without permission.

An American songwriter has sued musicians Travis Scott, Future and SZA for using her lyrics in their song Telekinesis

htcity

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 03:14 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

How did Snoop Dogg get his stage name? ‘My mother called me Snoopy all the time’

In a recently released unseen portion from Snoop Dogg's appearance on Kelly Clarkson Show, the rapper revealed his mother is the reason behind his stage name

American rapper Snoop Dogg revealed the real reason behind his stage name

htcity

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 11:59 AM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Rapper Stormzy banned from driving after ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ actions

Stormzy, aka Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr, put “vulnerable road users at risk” by driving his Rolls-Royce with his attention stuck to his phone.

Rapper Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months.(AP Photo/Scott Garfitt)

entertainment

Published on Jan 03, 2025 02:30 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Ashima Grover

MC Square: ‘I incorporate elements of my culture into my songs’

Delhi rapper MC Square talks about his latest single, Kakori Kaand, and how he aims to inspire his community and challenge stereotypes through his music.

MC Square has released his track titled Kakori Kaand

htcity

Updated on Jan 02, 2025 01:01 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

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Witchbox claimed Wifiskeleton passed away Monday. While no official cause of death has been confirmed, a fandom Wiki page claims he died from an overdose.

Vijay's last film before entering politics is directed by H Vinoth and also stars Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol.

Rapper Vedan granted bail in leopard tooth case; admits to past 'mistakes'

In an interview with us, Delhi-based rapper Chaar Diwaari talks ‘Farebi’, feeling like a misfit, and how the city shaped his raw, evolving sound.

Hours after Malayalam rapper Vedan was arrested and released on bail in a drug case, the Forest Department took him in for possession of a leopard tooth.

Lil Nas X, a rapper and musician, has disclosed that he has experienced an abrupt partial paralysis of his face.

A man was seen riding a bike with two boys seated in a poultry cage, leaving the internet divided.

A social media post claiming rapper Sexxy Red is a ‘CIA operative’ went viral on Saturday

Hollywood might have moved on, but Will Smith hasn’t. His latest album dives deep into the fallout of the infamous Oscars slap and fans really seem to hate it

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter was reportedly shot and killed on his 39th birthday.

According to court documents, the 33-year-old, whose real name is Markies Deandre Conway, is accused of causing the death of Melvin Noble aka Mo3 in Nov 2020.

Rapper Jay Rock, who shared the Best Rap Performance Grammy win for a Black Panther OST with Kendrick Lamar in 2019, was arrested on a felony weapons charge.

The rapper addressed his followers on a livestream and claimed that estranged partner and singer Halle Bailey had not been allowing him to visit their son

Hempstead rapper S-Quire breaks silence on the NYPD detective-turned-viral sensation/scandal in light of his music video ‘Doin That’ doing numbers.

A 24-year-old suspect linked to rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter's murder was arrested in Texas.

Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has accused the defendants of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and civil conspiracy.

One of Diddy's leading attorneys filed a motion to be let off his sex trafficking case this week, citing unspecified ‘sufficient reasons.’

Popular musician Travis Scott has revealed he wants to collaborate with popular Grammy award winning artists Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter

Following Kanye West and Bianca Censori's disturbing Grammys stunt on Sunday, a lip leader revealed what exactly he told his wife before she stripped down.

Disgraced rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, being held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn for numerous sex crimes, was moved to a hospital this week.

Looking for films, brunch, fitness and comedy events happening in Delhi-NCR? Find them all in one place! Read HT City's Weekend Planner for February 1 and 2.

Megan Thee Stallion isn’t holding back when it comes to height — and she’s making it clear she doesn’t have time for ‘short kings’; read

In an exclusive Republic Day chat, Yo Yo Honey Singh talks to us about patriotism and being disheartened when his song on Bhagat Singh didn’t work.

Hip-hop icon DJ Unk, behind standout 2006 hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” sadly passed away this week, per Friday tributes from family and associates.

The victim was taken to the hospital with swelling on the left side of his face, according to police.

Mumbai rapper Yashraj talks about how his music reflects his raw life experiences, as evident in his latest single, Sanatan.

Songwriter Victory Boyd has sued Travis Scott, SZA, and Future, alleging they copied her lyrics for their track Telekinesis without permission.

In a recently released unseen portion from Snoop Dogg's appearance on Kelly Clarkson Show, the rapper revealed his mother is the reason behind his stage name

Stormzy, aka Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr, put “vulnerable road users at risk” by driving his Rolls-Royce with his attention stuck to his phone.

Delhi rapper MC Square talks about his latest single, Kakori Kaand, and how he aims to inspire his community and challenge stereotypes through his music.

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