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The cops who shot 16-year-old Brooklyn teen Kimani Gray have been accused of civil rights violations in federal lawsuits. The New York Daily News writes that Sergeant Mourad Mourad and Officer Jovaniel Cordova racked up five such charges prior to their fatal confrontation with Gray on March 9. 

Somebody isn’t telling the truth here, but we’re not sure who to believe. When word came down from TMZ that Lil Wayne suffered more seizures, was in a coma, potentially near death, and awaiting the arrival of his mother to make decisions, a social media melting pot of confusion erupted.

UPDATE (9:30 p.m.): Weezy, we think, just tweeted this message: “I’m good everybody. Thx for the prayers and love.” It’s TMZ vs. YMCMB as Mack Maine insists that reports of Lil Wayne being on the brink of death are grossly exaggerated. The president of the Young Money label took to Twitter to update on Weezy’s condition […]

Samsung is coming for Apple’s crown .The tech company continues to give the competition a run for its money, with its popular Galaxy phones, and just introduced the S IV model, Friday (March 15).

Snoop Dogg made his first SXSW appearance as Snoop Lion, headlining the Cashmere Agency’s “LIONFEST- A celebration of ‘Reincarnated’”  at VICELAND. The Lion rocked a crowd of 2,000 fans to debut reggae/dancehall influenced songs, off his forthcoming Reincarnated release.

Consequence has become an interesting character on Love & Hip Hop New York. Judging by the clips before the start of this season, the Queens native was the last person we assumed would be such a huge embarrassment, but it’s been a beautiful surprise.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) turned heads last week after changing a key component of their prohibited items policy, which will allow small knives to be stored in carry-on luggage. After pushback from industry groups, and airline carriers opposing the change, TSA chief John Pistole is standing firm on the new rule, reports ABC […]

Remember back in 2012 after Frank Ocean came out of the closet and numerous outlets implied that Miguel should be the next one to do so? Yeah, damn all of that.

A New York City mom grabbed her infant baby, and jumped out of an eight story Harlem building yesterday afternoon. Cynthia Wachenheim, a 44-year-old lawyer, was pronounced dead at the scene, while her 10-month old baby miraculously survived by falling on her chest.

A third candlelight vigil held last night (March 13) for slain Brooklyn teenager Kimani Gray began peacefully, but an angry group of protesters taunting police sparked a number of arrests. Tensions flared just blocks from where NYPD detectives gunned down the 16-year-old Gray, with demonstrators boldly confronting the cops who then pepper sprayed and arrested members […]

Nicki Minaj is featured on the cover the latest Elle magazine, but the photos aren’t exactly glamorous. The YMCMB rapper went for a “makeunder” type look for the photo shoot.

Jonathon Watkins, the father of the 6-month-old baby struck while he was being targeted, is cooperating with police. Rev. Corey Brooks, who is acting as spokesperson for the family, confirmed that the 28-year-old is answering police inquiries, but has no idea who shot him and his daughter.