Dark-pop artist Riah reclaims the vampire myth in “Lestat,” a one-take music video exploring female autonomy, artistic independence and the shift from assumed victim to hunter.

Sidney Starr remains jailed in Georgia as grave juvenile assault allegations expose a possible sentence of 25 years to life.

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Hip-hop media once moved through magazines, radio stations, television networks and a small circle of established websites. Stories were assigned, edited and published on a schedule. Artists usually spoke through publicists, interviews and official releases. DJ Akademiks helped destroy that rhythm. By combining YouTube commentary, social media posts, livestreams, breaking news, gossip, statistics and personal <p>The post How DJ Akademiks Changed Hip-Hop Media Forever first appeared on Raptology.</p>

50 Cent celebrates Tyrese Haliburton’s marriage as his history of million-dollar concerts and lavish private bookings draws attention.