Empire

What Does It Mean To Be Independent In 2022?

By Robert Blair

Apr 29, 2022

With hip-hop artists placing more weight on ownership than ever, we break down what "independence" really amounts to in the modern era.

3,111 Views 2 Comments

CRIME

Taraji P. Henson Cites Emmitt Till While Calling For Jussie Smollett’s Release From Jail

By Cole Blake

Mar 13, 2022

Taraji P. Henson wants Jussie Smollett released from jail.

2,180 Views 14 Comments

MUSIC

Benny The Butcher Unveils "Tana Talk 4" Cover Art

By Aron A.

Mar 8, 2022

Benny The Butcher's new album, "Tana Talk 4" comes out this Friday.

7,059 Views 2 Comments

POP CULTURE

"Empire" Actress Lindsey Pearlman Found Dead Following 5-Day Search

By Hayley Hynes

Feb 19, 2022

The late 43-year-old also had roles in "General Hospital" and "Selena: The Series."

21,347 Views 4 Comments

POP CULTURE

Terrence Howard Believes We "Have To Respect" Jussie Smollett Jury's Decision

By Erika Marie

Dec 14, 2021

He also added "if they had gotten away with it" then there may have been a "very scary and very ugly" situation between Black people and MAGA.

3,378 Views 1 Comment

BEEF

Soulja Boy Continues To Troll Young Dolph: "Why The F*ck You Mad?"

By Cole Blake

Nov 11, 2021

Soulja Boy called out Young Dolph for claiming he's independent.

10,099 Views 22 Comments

MUSIC

Meek Mill Is Inspired By Money Man's $1M Bitcoin Advance From Empire

By Aron A.

Nov 10, 2021

Money Man became the first rapper to receive his label advance in Bitcoin.

14,787 Views 10 Comments

TECH

Money Man Becomes First Artist To Be Paid In Bitcoin, Receives $1 Million Advance From EMPIRE

By Taylor McCloud

Nov 10, 2021

The Atlanta rapper received his seven-figure advance in Bitcoin.

6,333 Views 13 Comments

MUSIC

Hitmaka Gets New EMPIRE Gig As Vice President Of A&R

By Erika Marie

Sep 22, 2021

The platinum-selling artist and producer will be expanding his A&R talents with the independent powerhouse.

2,180 Views 4 Comments

CRIME

Jussie Smollett Loses Major Witness In Hate Crime Case

By Taya Coates

Aug 28, 2021

Jussie Smollett took a major L as he prepares for court.

2,508 Views 2 Comments

ANTICS

50 Cent & Patina Miller Have A Back-And-Forth Over Taraji P. Henson Comparison

By Aron A.

Aug 10, 2021

50 Cent and Patina Miller have a brief exchange on Instagram.

10,493 Views 1 Comment

CRIME

Bryshere Gray To Serve Jail Time After Pleading Guilty In Domestic Violence Case: Report

By Cole Blake

May 24, 2021

Bryshere Gray will serve prison time after pleading guilty in his ongoing domestic violence case.

7,322 Views 4 Comments

MOVIES

Original Darth Vader Actor, Dave Prowse, Dies At 85

By Cole Blake

Nov 29, 2020

Dave Prowse, who performed as Darth Vador in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at age 85.

829 Views 3 Comments

MUSIC

MO3's Label Issues A Statement On His Passing

By Aron A.

Nov 11, 2020

EMPIRE issues a heartfelt statement following the tragic loss of Dallas' MO3.

16,456 Views 0 Comments

MUSIC

King Von's Label Issues Statement On His Passing

By Alex Zidel

Nov 6, 2020

King Von's label, EMPIRE, issues a statement on the rapper's shooting death.

13,460 Views 15 Comments

TV

Terrence Howard Claims "Empire" Logo Stolen From "Hustle & Flow" In Lawsuit

By Erika Marie

Oct 22, 2020

The actor is suing 20th Century Fox for allegedly taking a still from his previous movie to create the logo of the hit show.

11,882 Views 3 Comments

SONGS

Lloyd Returns With Call For Change On "They Don't Care"

Lloyd

VERY HOTTTTT

By Rose Lilah

Sep 22, 2020

Lloyd teams up with EMPIRE for a new collaboration calling for change.

4,694 Views 0 Comments

POP CULTURE

Jurnee Smollett Defends Brother Jussie Smollett: "It's Been F*cking Painful"

By Erika Marie

Aug 5, 2020

Jurnee Smollett said she believes and stands by her brother when speaking about his ongoing controversy.

3,600 Views 9 Comments

TV

Taraji P. Henson To Star In "Empire" Spin-Off On Fox

By Cole Blake

Jul 23, 2020

Taraji P. Henson is set to star in an official spin-off for "Empire."

2,927 Views 3 Comments

CRIME

"Empire" Star, Bryshere Gray, Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

By Dominiq R.

Jul 14, 2020

"Empire" actor, Bryshere Gray was arrested on domestic violence charges in Arizona on Monday.

7,159 Views 8 Comments

GRAM

Jussie Smollett Flexes Vocals As He Belts Out Lyrics About Current Political Climate

By Erika Marie

Jun 6, 2020

Jussie Smollett has kept to himself for over a year, but during this time of protests, he's returned with a song.

7,536 Views 13 Comments

MIXTAPES

OSBS Brings Trap To The West Coast On "Parental Advisory"

OSBS

By Keenan Higgins

Mar 7, 2020

South Central collective OSBS put on for their city with the rap duo's new album "Parental Advisory," featuring a handful of collaborators like Lil Baby and HoodRich Pablo Juan.

2,053 Views 2 Comments

RELATIONSHIPS

Terrence Howard Trying To Block Ex-Wife From Seizing "Empire" Checks

By Dominiq R.

Mar 7, 2020

Terrence Howard is attempting to keep his "Empire" checks from his ex-wife, Michelle Ghent.

23,255 Views 7 Comments

TV

50 Cent Trolls Taraji P. Henson After ABC's "For Life" Premiere

By Aron A.

Feb 13, 2020

The launch of the 50 Cent-produced ABC series "For Life" prompts taunts towards "Empire" star Taraji P. Henson.

9,335 Views 5 Comments

BEEF

50 Cent Taunts Taraji P. Henson That T.I. Signed On To His Show Replacing "Empire"

By Noah C

Jan 25, 2020

50 Cent has never not gone all in on a beef.

11,323 Views 4 Comments

BEEF

50 Cent Writes Taraji P. Henson Backhanded Apology For TV Rivalry

By Noah C

Jan 25, 2020

50 never surrenders.

11,335 Views 6 Comments

MOVIES

Whitney Houston's Sister-In-Law Would Like Taraji P. Henson To Portray Singer

By Erika Marie

Jan 25, 2020

Pat Houston wouldn't give details on the film, but she did name the actress as someone she loves.

4,993 Views 2 Comments

ANTICS

Taraji P. Henson Claps Back At 50 Cent's "Empire" Jabs: "It's Embarrassing"

By Chantilly Post

Jan 15, 2020

"Why tear down another black person for competition?"

39,040 Views 18 Comments

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