Grammy Award-winning rapper 2 Chainz adds New York Times best-selling author to his resume behind the success of his new book, The Voice In My Head Is God. The Atlanta rap star’s new memoir debuted at No. 10 on the nonfiction list of The New York Times Best Sellers rankings. He would thank his fans on the new accomplishment via a social media clip. Thank yall pic.twitter.com/9YdF85xiAo — Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) March 11, 2026 The book, released March 3 through Black Privilege Publishing, an imprint of Atria Books, offers a reflective account of the rapper’s personal and professional evolution. Long recognized for platinum records and television appearances, 2 Chainz now presents a narrative shaped less by celebrity than by introspection. In the memoir, the artist traces his journey from College Park, the Atlanta suburb where he was raised, to international fame. Yet the book places less emphasis on chart success than on the internal compass he believes guided his path. “The voice in your head is God’s whisper,” he writes. “It’s like somebody in class giving answers to life’s tests.” 2 Chainz’s The Voice In My Head Is God Debuts On The New York Times Best Sellers List That idea anchors the book’s central argument: intuition, when recognized and trusted, can steer people through uncertainty. The rapper describes the voice as a spiritual signal that urges discipline and moral clarity, even during difficult decisions. For 2 Chainz, learning to listen to that inner guidance proved critical. The memoir recounts moments when instinct pushed him away from destructive situations and toward career-defining opportunities. In that sense, the book frames intuition not as an abstraction but as a practical tool for survival and ambition. “I’m tapped into a higher source,” he writes. “Trying to enlighten people. I’m trying to give you some game.” Those reflections form the memoir’s philosophical backbone. The narrative blends personal storytelling with broader themes of faith, resilience, and self-awareness. With its debut on the Times list, The Voice In My Head Is God signals an expansion of 2 Chainz’s public identity — from recording artist to author reflecting on purpose, belief, and the quiet voice he credits for guiding his life.

DJ Khaled has been announced as the headliner for the Big 12 Basketball Tournament Afterparty.   Presented by Venmo, the concert will be held at KC Live! in the Power & Light District on Saturday, March 14, after the Men’s Championship game at T-Mobile Center. The performance will be DJ Khaled’s first-ever performance in Kansas City. The concert will be free of charge for all attendees in celebration of two weeks of basketball in Kansas City. In a statement, DJ Khaled shared his excitement about the upcoming performance. “The Big 12 Tournament is one of the biggest and best. I’m looking forward to bringing that energy to the Tournament After Party with a performance and connecting with the fans,” Khaled said. “Young world, the world is yours – you are now and you are the future! Keep going! WE THE BEST!”  View this post on Instagram Tyrel Kirkham, Chief Brand and Business Officer for the Big 12, lauded Khaled’s artistry.  “We are continually investing in ways to elevate the Big 12 Basketball Tournaments and deliver an unforgettable experience for our fans,” said Kirkham. DJ Khaled is performing in KC for the first time “DJ Khaled is an incredible performer, and we know he will put on a high-energy show. From elite competition on the court to world-class entertainment off it, our goal is to create a championship atmosphere that blends sports and culture in a way only the Big 12 can. Kansas City has been an outstanding partner in helping us bring that vision to life.” The Big 12 women’s tournament will start March 4 and end on either March 8 or 9. The men’s tourney is March 10-14. THE TOURNAMENT IS ALREADY FILLED WITH DRAMA  Earlier this morning, No. 5 Iowa State defeated No. 4 Texas Tech 75–53 to secure the first spot in the semifinals. The remaining quarterfinal matchups feature top-seeded Arizona taking on UCF, followed by No. 2 Houston vs. BYU and No. 3 Kansas vs. TCU in the night session.  Meanwhile, the Women’s Big 12 Tournament concluded this past Sunday, with West Virginia capturing its second-ever title after an impressive 62–53 upset over top-seeded TCU.

Boosie Badazz has reignited discussion online over the decisions some rappers make while behind bars, particularly regarding protective custody. In a pointed video targeting Kodak Black, the Louisiana rapper declared, “You checked PC, my n****. Nothing you rap is valid anymore, bro. Nothing you rap is valid.” In response, Kodak highlighted a list of peers who reportedly declined protective custody, including Young Thug, prompting the Atlanta artist to weigh in. Speaking with No Jumper, Young Thug offered a pragmatic view of the risks, saying, “Pc is smarter tho. That hard sht get u nun but heartaches from your family and kids and more charges if it’s to much goin on in the dorms.” Boosie fired back quickly, accusing Thugger of hypocrisy: “THUGGER IF ITS SMARTER TO CHECK PC WHY U AINT CHECK PC? CAUSE U CANT CHECK PC IF U SAY YOU U A REAL N***. U FROM THE TRENCHES U KNOW HOW THIS SHT GO BRA. U CHECK PC U A COWARD. Simple is that. KEEP DAT SHT A 100. I FEEL LIKE U PICKING SIDES smh DONT SAVE NO N**** LETEM DROWN. YALL KNOW WHAT WE SIGNED UP FOR.” As for Boosie, his outspoken nature keeps him at the center of rap controversies. View this post on Instagram Ralo vs. Young Thug: Prison Feud Ralo also added his perspective on Young Thug’s prison record, emphasizing resilience: “Thug ain’t went to not one federal prison yard. He had that weak as trial and now he think he Escobar. Imagine being called a rat and still walked every yard with my chess out.” Thug responded directly to Ralo, offering context for his choices: “Ralo stfu. U right og, im just saying someof us the police hate and cant wait to put charges on n****s for anything so it’s a case by case situation, but if you acting gangtsa stand on whateva comes with it fasho u overly right but I am to cause the police hated me frfr they tried everything.” To clarify, Boosie remains a pivotal figure in these heated exchanges. The back-and-forth builds on Boosie’s ongoing tension with Kodak Black, which flared over the weekend during a livestream. Their rivalry, simmering for years, escalated in 2023 after Kodak collaborated with 6ix9ine—a move that offended Boosie due to past snitching allegations linked to the Nine Trey Bloods case. Consequently, the drama continues to revolve around Boosie in the hip hop scene.

Drake appears poised for a major comeback, teasing his ninth solo album, Iceman, with hints that suggest more than a typical release. On March 11, he shared a series of enigmatic Instagram Stories. These included a selfie in a cream bubble vest, a model in a tee reading “I Support Women’s Rights & Wrongs,” and a repost of a masked figure captioned, “This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself.” Each image has fueled speculation about the album’s tone. Additionally, they raised questions about Drake’s intentions. Earlier this month, the rapper provided additional glimpses in an Instagram carousel. He juxtaposed images of music icon Cher, his father Dennis Graham, and the phrase, “Talk Is Cheap.” Iceman will follow 2023’s solo release, For All the Dogs. Last year’s collaborative LP with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs, also precedes the new album. This signals a continued balance of personal reflection and experimentation. Drake has also previewed material during livestreams, with clips shared by commentator Akademiks hinting at themes of betrayal. “Fuck them haters,” he rapped in one snippet. Later, he added, “Even my label, gave ’em 15 years of my soul,” calling out “double agents” in his inner circle. These moments suggest the album may wrestle with both personal and professional tensions. Drake Blends Introspection and Spectacle in ‘Iceman’ In a November interview with Complex, Drake elaborated on how he is approaching album releases differently. “I think I am always capable of recognizing when things are shifting and not being weirdly affected by it, not being jealous, not being thirsty, just finding how I can shine light or co-exist or make it a part of our ecosystem,” he explained. He further described his livestream experimentation: “How high can the quality get? How many cameras can we get to go live at once? 12? 13? 14? Can we get a drone shot to go live? We just started getting unhinged with the requests because we wanted to push it as far as possible.” With these hints, Iceman promises a project that blends introspection, spectacle, and ambition. This suggests a return that is as much about Drake’s personal journey as it is about music.

Justin Johnson, one of three men charged in the 2021 murder of Young Dolph, will remain behind bars for life after the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upheld his 2024 conviction. The ruling, issued alongside Judge Matthew J. Wilson, confirmed Johnson’s guilt on charges of premeditated first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, according to Fox 13 Memphis. Johnson’s appeal argued four main points, but the court dismissed each. He first challenged the sufficiency of the evidence against him. The appeals panel reaffirmed the jury’s verdict, pointing to surveillance footage of the shooting, extensive cell phone records, and video tracking Johnson’s movements around the time of the incident. Testimony from Cornelius Smith, who admitted to assisting Johnson, also played a key role in the jury’s decision. Another issue involved two photographs of Young Dolph’s body presented to the jury. The court deemed the images admissible, finding they did not unduly sway the outcome. Johnson also contested his seating behind defense attorneys during trial, arranged for security reasons. The judges ruled this precaution appropriate given the case’s high-profile and sensitive nature. Court Upholds Verdict as Case Advances with Cooperating Witness Finally, Johnson challenged a prosecutor’s comment in closing arguments referencing a witness who did not testify. The appellate court dismissed this, noting that his attorneys had not objected during the trial. As the court emphasized, “the evidence of defendant’s guilt was overwhelming, and the prosecutor’s comments were brief.” The decision comes as Cornelius Smith continues cooperating with prosecutors under a plea agreement. His initial guilty plea, expected last month, was rescheduled for March 30 to accommodate logistical arrangements within the Tennessee Department of Corrections, leaving ongoing developments in the case as authorities prepare for the next steps.

For much of his career, Papoose has built a reputation on directness. The Brooklyn lyricist is widely known for meeting challenges head-on. This is particularly true within hip-hop’s tradition of lyrical sparring. That posture has again drawn attention as friction with 50 Cent continues to ripple across the rap world. In recent weeks, the Queens-born artist has been at the center of a series of public disputes. These have involved several high-profile peers. Among those exchanges was a widely discussed back-and-forth with T.I. This disagreement circulated online for days and generated commentary across music media. Not long after, additional artists—including Maino, Dave East, and Jim Jones—became part of the wider conversation. The situation escalated when Maino released a diss track earlier in the day. As a result, the rivalry returned squarely to the musical arena. In hip-hop’s competitive culture, those kinds of releases often invite further responses. Papoose reignites the feud; fans eye 50 Cent’s response Papoose’s answer arrived with a newly released track titled “Agent Provocateur.” The song opens with pointed claims, including lines that question the long-repeated story about how many times 50 Cent was shot. Later in the record, Papoose also suggests the rapper has drawn heavily from the style and legacy of Tupac Shakur. Delivered across nearly five minutes, the record leans on sharp phrasing and deliberate pacing. It relies on those rather than spectacle. The diss track quickly drew attention among listeners who follow rap rivalries closely. Some fans have begun debating whether the Queens mogul will respond through music or continue addressing critics primarily online. While it remains unclear how 50 Cent will react, the release places the focus squarely on lyrical competition. Within New York hip-hop circles, Papoose has long been regarded as a lyricist’s lyricist. He is an MC whose reputation is tied to the craft itself.

Rapper and producer Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids stirred conversation on X on March 11, criticizing Def Jam Recordings over its recent signing of basketball player-turned-rapper LiAngelo Ball, now known as the rap star Gelo. In 2025, the legendary record label secured Gelo in an $8 million deal, sparking reactions from the hip-hop community. Inglish responded to a fan’s answer after retweeting a post from DatPiff asking fans to name artists they expected to “blow up” but whose careers stalled. Alongside the X user’s answer, a video clip of Gelo performing at Rolling Loud circulated online, fueling discussion. “They swore to God up above that this man was taking over,” the X user’s tweet reads with video of Gelo. “I remember. Side note: take that Slauson hat off.” Def Jam dropped Vanilla is Black and Navy Blue for this. Gave that nigga 8 mill guaranteed too https://t.co/NbjqrOdvQH — CHUCK INGLISH said it. (@Chuckisdope) March 12, 2026 “Def Jam dropped Vanilla is Black and Navy Blue for this,” Inglish wrote. “Gave that n***a 8 mill guaranteed too.” The tweet referenced former Vanilla Is Black and Navy Blue, suggesting that the label’s focus on Ball may have impacted the support for these acts. The Cool Kids’ Chuck Inglish Says Def Jam Recordings Released Vanilla Is Black & Navy Blue To Sign LiAngelo Ball (Gelo) The post reflects ongoing frustration in hip-hop about major labels prioritizing celebrity or viral appeal over artists who built credibility. Gelo signed with Def Jam following the popularity of his debut single “Tweaker.” LiAngelo Ball is part of the Ball family, including NBA stars Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball. Fans and critics alike debated the move. “They absolutely did not give him 8 million,” tweets an X user, while Chuck Inglish responded, “How u gon tell me. ??” Another X user criticized Def Jam, tweeting, “I was up there that year trying to get a deal from them they told me I wasn’t worth it after 5 months and then signed this n***a my soul broke in half.” Others believe Def Jam Recordings has already made its money back from the Gelo investment. An X user tweets, “They probably made that money back just on sync placements. Tweaker was getting spammed everywhere for months.” Other rappers released by Def Jam Recordings would be mentioned alongside Vanilla Is Black and Navy Blue. “I still can’t believe that they had Maxo on their label & he didn’t get nowhere the push that this got,” an X user comments on Chuck’s post. Inglish’s remarks highlight a broader tension in the industry. LiAgnelo Ball released his debut album, League of My Own, under Def Jam Recordings in late 2025. He recently released a new single, “Backyard Ball.” Neither Gelo nor Def Jam Recordings has publicly commented on Inglish’s tweet. The debate underscores persistent questions about how hip-hop labels allocate resources and shape careers.

With the premiere of the Michael film only weeks away, one might think the Jackson clan would be more excited than ever. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth, at least for Janet Jackson, a source tells TMZ. Apparently, the R&B-pop icon and her brother Jermaine got into a screaming match over the phone after the family got together for a screening of the film in Los Angeles last week. According to the outlet, Janet was very critical of the film, whereas Jermaine loudly applauded it. It should be noted that Jermaine’s son, Jaafar, is portraying Michael in the upcoming film. It appears that Janet is the only detractor of the film. Page Six reported that even the family’s matriarch, Katherine Jackson, was a fan of the project. The source claims Janet’s issues with the film stem from jealousy. “Janet’s always been insanely jealous of Michael, and her career is in the toilet,” they said. While the estate produced the film, Janet reportedly had no involvement, nor was she part of production, despite being allegedly offered to come aboard. A rep for Janet Jackson’s team has not yet offered a comment regarding the situation. Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Per the film’s synopsis, Michael is “the story of pop superstar Michael Jackson — from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.” The film is set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025.

Rapper Rick Ross is stepping into the basketball debate after Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo delivered a historic scoring night that shook up the record books. The Miami Heat center reportedly dropped 83 points against the Washington Wizards on March 10, igniting intense discussion across sports and hip-hop circles. The performance placed Adebayo ahead of the late Kobe Bryant for the second-highest scoring game in National Basketball Association history. Only Wilt Chamberlain, who famously scored 100 points in 1962, remains above that mark. Not everyone celebrated the milestone. Critics online questioned the legitimacy of the feat or downplayed its significance compared with legendary scoring nights from Bryant or Michael Jordan. Ross quickly pushed back on that criticism in a social media clip posted March 12. “I gotta say something about this Bam Adebayo scoring 83-points,” Ross said. “First and foremost, it’s too much hate for a brother that put the 83 up.” Rick Ross says people gotta stop downplaying Bam Adebayo dropping 83 last night.. thoughts? pic.twitter.com/pp6iHKqley — My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) March 12, 2026 Ross framed the achievement as undeniable, regardless of fan loyalty or nostalgia for past greats. “He put it up. I know y’all want to say it’s A.I.,” Ross continued. “If you love Kobe, you love Kobe, you love Jordan, you love Wilt, whatever it is.” Rapper Rick Ross Defends Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo After Receiving Hate For Scoring Historic 83 Points Against Washington Wizards For Ross, the number alone proves the accomplishment. The Miami rap mogul compared Adebayo’s night to a flawless academic result. “But homie put 83 up,” Ross said. “Put 83 up. Like a n***a scoring that perfect score on the SAT. You pass the test.” Ross acknowledged that fans may prefer other players or eras. However, he argued that personal preference should not fuel hostility toward a record-breaking moment. “Keep it to yourself or just say homie wasn’t my favorite player,” Ross said. “That’s cool… But stop the hate, dawg. Hit the 83. Swish.” Ross’ comments reflect the cultural overlap between hip-hop and basketball, where legendary performances often spark passionate debate. For the MMG boss, though, the message remains simple: when a player drops 83 points, the scoreboard speaks for itself.

The legal battle between Chad Hugo and his former business partner, Pharrell Williams, continues to heat up, with Hugo filing an amendment to his lawsuit over Neptunes royalties, Forbes reports. In the updated suit, Hugo makes a startling claim that Pharrell has excluded him from production credits on several songs. At least eight songs were named, including two tracks from Rosalía’s 2022 album, Motomami, and Latto’s “Real One,” also from 2022. That said, one of the tracks from Hugo’s complaint— a track titled “Lost and Found,” from Nigo’s 2022 album, I Know NIGO! — might prove more challenging. According to Spotify, Hugo is credited as a writer along with 13 others. Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage/ Getty Images)