Pooh Shiesty set for Dallas federal court hearing following Gucci Mane kidnapping and robbery arrest

Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty faces a Dallas federal judge to determine bond eligibility after allegedly using an AK-style pistol to rob Gucci Mane and force a contract release at a North Texas recording studio.

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

Ye was barred Tuesday from entering the United Kingdom where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July after a backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks.

Lil Tjay arrested, Offset injured in Florida casino shooting

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.

TMZ: Former Migos rapper Offset shot outside Florida casino

TMZ reports that Atlanta-based rapper Offset was shot Monday evening near a casino near Hollywood, Florida.

CubaCaribe festival celebrates 20 years
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From April 8th through the 19th, the Bay Area comes alive with the rhythm and spirit of the Caribbean as the CubaCaribe Festival of Dance & Music celebrates its 20th anniversary—bringing together world-class artists, vibrant traditions, and unforgettable performances. Ramon Alayo, co-founder of CubaCaribe and Shefali Shah, founder and artistic director of Aguacero, give insight.

Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66

Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.

Los Cenzontles: raised in rhythm, rooted in resistance

Los Cenzontles, an East Bay–based roots ensemble and cultural arts academy, has spent decades nurturing youth through tradition.

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out

A federal judge tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us."

Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of Dallas armed kidnapping to force release from Gucci Mane's label

Federal authorities have charged nine individuals, including prominent Memphis rappers Lontrell Williams Jr., known as "Pooh Shiesty," and Rodney Wright Jr., known as "BIG30," in connection with the violent armed robbery and kidnapping of three people at a Dallas music studio.

San Pablo young voices rooted in culture
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Los Cenzontles is a cultural arts academy rooted in community, where music connects generations. Now, their youth performers are carrying a sense of identity and belonging forward with a powerful new music video, “Somos Semillas.” It is a hybrid of corrido tumbado and son jarocho, blending strings, banda brass, and dance. 

Where were you then: March 31, 1995, the day Selena was murdered

News of Selena’s death shocked the world on March 31, 1995. Here’s a look back at what happened and how fans around the world began to grieve.

Consulate of France in San Francisco: culture, community, connection
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Valérie Brisset, the Consul General of France in San Francisco, talks Night of Ideas event. Expect live performances, workshops, food, and art, April 11 at the San Francisco Public Library.