Stereogum — A public memorial service for rapper Nipsey Hussle is being held at Los Angeles' Staples Center today. Along with performances from Marsha Ambrosius and Jhené Aiko, the event featured the reading of a letter from former president Barack Obama honori... more info

Consequence of Sound — The hip-hop world mourns the loss of the fallen rapper. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Nipsey Hussle memorial service is happening right now at the Staples Center in LA, and Barack Obama, Jay-Z, and Kendrick Lamar have penned tributes to Nipsey for the occasion... Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — Last year, Beyoncé performed at Coachella and became the first black woman to ever headline the festival. (She was scheduled to headline the year prior, but had to drop out because she was having twins. Lady Gaga performed in her place.) The perform... more info

Reuters — Adidas announced a partnership with singer Beyonce on Thursday that will include relaunching her Ivy Park athleisure brand, the latest deal between a sportswear firm and a top celebrity after rival Puma teamed up with Rihanna and Jay-Z. more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, Meek Mill launched a criminal justice reform organization called REFORM Alliance, alongside TV host Van Jones, Jay-Z, and Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin. Mill appeared with Jones at the Philadelphia Municipal Services Building today... more info

Stereogum — Made In America, the two-day festival that Jay-Z curates over Labor Day Weekend, has announced its 2019 lineup. It's returning to Philadelphia for its eighth year, and the event will stay on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway after there was some controve... more info

Totally Fuzzy — "Roll My Weed (w. Jay Critch )" music video by Don QAdded: 01-04-2019Genre : Hip-HopDescription : Don Q x Jay Critch - "Roll My Weed" (Official Music Video)Watch the official music video for “Roll My Weed” by Don Q x Jay Critch.Don q and ... more info

Reuters — Music superstars Beyonce and Jay-Z were honored by advocacy group GLAAD as allies of gay and transgender people and the couple dedicated the award to gay family members. more info

Dlisted — Deadline reports that the richest couple to be on the run from the law since 2014 Beyoncé and Jay-Z, were finally honored for being huge gay icons when they finally received their very own Vanguard Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards last ni... more info