XXL’s yearly freshman features are coming upon us once again. Every year, XXL features ten up and coming artists and grants them large exposure to their cult-like social following. Many of those previously featured have gone on to win awards, take top Billboard spots, and more. Yesterday the public began voting for their favorite rappers […]
Mansfield police say they have arrested an Ohio woman for making sexual and lewd comments to an Easter Bunny who was taking pictures with kids. Police say they arrived at Richmond Carrousel Park in Mansfield, OH after receiving calls of an inebriated woman causing a scene and making lewd comments. Upon arrival, they found the […]
According to Columbus Police, a shooting in East Columbus has left one person injured and hospitalized. Officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of East 6th Avenue just past midnight Monday morning after the report of a shooting. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found one man, injured. The victim was taken to Grant Medical […]
Netflix has lined up an eight episode hip-hop documentary series featuring artists such as Nas, Logic, 2 Chainz, and more. The series will focus on the personal and professional lives of the featured rappers. Sacha Jenkins, the executive producer, and T.I., another featured rapper, went into some detail this past week at SXSW about what […]
On February 10, police officers responding to a 911 call, which was ended abruptly, were shot and killed. Quentin Smith, of Columbus, fired on the Westerville officers as they entered his town house. Police have stated that they visited Quentin Smith multiple times for domestic dispute calls since September. Smith was shot and wounded in […]
Antoinette Willis, wife of Dimitri Leslie Roger, better known as Rich The Kid, has officially filed for divorce. Sources say Willis filed the petition for divorce on March 21. Willis is fighting for full custody of their two children, and child and spousal support. The news of their divorce comes shortly after a screenshot was posted […]
Lil Yachty has recently broken personal records, hitting the number two spot on Billboard’s Top R&B and Hip Hop album chart with his album “Lil Boat 2.” His 2017 album “Teenage Emotions” peaked at number 4 on the same chart. Three tracks off the album have also peaked on Billboard’s Top 100 R&B and Hip Hop […]
Columbus police say they have arrested a 12 year old child who threatened a woman at gunpoint, then stole her vehicle. Ashley Galloway was sitting in her car at a red light when the child walked up to her. Her window was already rolled down, giving the child the ability to shove a gun into […]
The number of vacant properties in Columbus neighborhoods has dropped nearly 50% in the past five years. The Columbus Land Bank, since 2012, has acquired over 2,000 abandoned and vacant properties in the city of Columbus. Roughly 1,500 of these properties have been demolished. Locals Esteban Saldarriaga, owner of “EyE Homes Inc.” and his wife, […]
Columbus city officials have announced that they intend to pass laws that will reform the process in which guns are sold to consumers, including banning bump stocks, and banning the sale of guns in residential areas. “Today we are taking local action to reduce gun violence in Columbus,” says Mayor Ginther. The plan outlines multiple steps […]
Michael Garrett is calling for an investigation of all parties he finds responsible for the death of his four year old daughter, Aniya Day Garrett. Aniya was in custody of her 25 year old mother, Sierra Day, and her 20 year old boyfriend, Deonte Lewis, when she died of a stroke. Authorities say the stroke […]