Shawn Kemp has been charged with first-degree assault … a charge stemming from that March parking lot altercation where the NBA legend was seen shooting a gun. The case had been in limbo until this week. Authorities in Washington initially arrested the SuperSonics legend, before deciding they needed more time to investigate. All the while
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Ja Morant is making one thing clear — the gun he flashed in a Colorado strip club was NOT his — but as far as whose weapon it was, the NBA star is remaining tight-lipped. The Grizzlies guard sat down for a one-on-one interview with ESPN’s Jalen Rose on Wednesday — shortly after his 8-game
Play video content TMZSports.com Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp fired a gun during a parking lot altercation prior to his felony arrest on Wednesday … footage obtained by TMZ Sports shows. 53-year-old Kemp — wearing a red vest — approached a vehicle and pointed his firearm … appearing to yell something before pulling the trigger at
Play video content UPDATE 1:37 PM PT — Ja Morant is breaking his silence on the video … taking full responsibility and apologizing to his family, fans, the Grizzlies and the city of Memphis for his actions in a statement released minutes ago. UPDATE Morant — who was suspended at least two games after the
GloRilla had a successful tour stop at NYC’s Irving Plaza Wednesday night … but we’re told outside the venue NYPD was busy arresting the “F.N.F.” rapper’s driver for gun possession. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Hip Hop … NYPD officers say they observed a man named Cameron Blackmon set off a metal detector inside the
The Santa Fe County D.A. has gotta be a little embarrassed today … dropping a key charge against Alec Baldwin that now means even if convicted he might not spend any time behind bars. The D.A. dropped the gun enhancement charge in the case … this after Baldwin’s lawyer filed a motion excoriating prosecutors for
Machine Gun Kelly‘s guitarist is calling BS on reports she had a romantic liaison with MGK … after folks online claimed she’s the reason for the singer’s alleged breakup with Megan Fox. The management team for guitarist Sophie Lloyd spoke out about the recent allegations … telling Page Six she’s “been needlessly dragged into the
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly may or may not be riding together until the wheels fall off — but on the heels of their possible breakup, they’re at least driving around together. Megan and MGK were spotted in his Escalade Tuesday morning … he was behind the wheel while she rode shotgun as they
Rep. Elissa Slotkin says the latest mass shooting in Michigan has her full of rage — and she’s hoping this one is the tipping point for Congress to pass common sense gun laws. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the
Play video content TMZ.com Rep. Elissa Slotkin says the latest mass shooting in Michigan has her full of rage — and she’s hoping this one is the tipping point for Congress to pass common sense gun laws. We talked to the Congresswoman — who represents Michigan’s 7th district, encompassing Michigan State University, where 3 students
Play video content TMZ.com Machine Gun Kelly got himself a new hair-do during his performance at PGA … but maybe not the one he wanted. The rocker-turned-rapper says he got “electrocuted” onstage as he performed at the Coors Light Bird’s Nest in Phoenix … a Super Bowl weekend bash. As he’s singing, you see his
There’s been a lot of blame placed on the armorer on the set of “Rust” — by both the public and law enforcement — but her attorney says she did everything in her power to ensure everyone working on the project was safe. We had Jason Bowles, the attorney for Hannah Gutierrez–Reed on “TMZ Live”
UPDATE 4:18 PM PT — According to Local 12, the affidavit states Joel Mixon pointed a gun at the alleged victim, saying, “You should be popped in the face. I should shoot you, the police can’t get me.” UPDATE The Bengals released a statement on the matter … saying, “The club is aware misdemeanor charges
Lil Meech, the star of 50 Cent‘s “BMF” TV series, is off the hook in his Florida gun possession case … and TMZ has learned it was all just a mix-up involving luggage. Here’s what happened … Meech was arrested in December at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after TSA agents spotted a 9MM in a
“Rust” actor Douglas Stewart is adamant about who’s in charge of firearms on film sets, and says Alec Baldwin’s getting a raw deal … because actors are not typically responsible for gun safety. Douglas shared his thoughts Friday on “TMZ Live” about the announcement Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 fatal
Play video content TMZ.com “Rust” actor Douglas Stewart is adamant about who’s in charge of firearms on film sets, and says Alec Baldwin‘s getting a raw deal … because actors are not typically responsible for gun safety. Douglas shared his thoughts Friday on “TMZ Live” about the announcement Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter
NYPD arrested Lil Tjay Monday in the Bronx, and now the rapper’s in police custody for an alleged weapons violation. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Hip Hop that Tjay was arrested following a traffic stop in the Bronx, while on his way to film with fellow NYC rapper Ice Spice. We’re told officers found a
New photos show the horror from the night Tory Lanez shot Meg Thee Stallion in the foot after an argument in Hollywood … including the damage done to Meg’s foot and the weapon used to commit the crime. We’ve obtained several trial exhibits from the Meg and Tory case that show everything from the blood
TMZ obtained new video of Cage The Elephant vocalist Matt Shultz being put inside the back of a police car with his hands cuffed behind his back after his arrest this week for possessing illegal guns in NYC. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment
Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. — the lead star in 50 Cent‘s hit ‘BMF’ series — learned the hard way it’s a bad idea to stash a gun in your carry-on luggage. Lil Meech landed in a bit of hot water at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday … after we’re told authorities found him
Brian Robinson knows the perils of gun violence better than almost anyone, and he wants to put a spotlight on the senseless killing … the Commanders star will rock a sweet pair of custom cleats, with a very important message, this week against the Giants. The 23-year-old running back, who was shot multiple times in
Play video content TMZ.com Blueface‘s attempted murder arrest Monday is based on an incident on October 8, where he’s accused of pulling a gun and shooting at the driver of a truck … and TMZ has obtained video of the incident. The clip shows the rapper outside a Las Vegas club last month … when
Play video content TMZ.com Al Sharpton is laying into individuals who blame hip hop culture for Takeoff‘s homicide, and says social media only fools you into thinking rappers are more violent than society, at-large. We caught up with Rev. Al Wednesday in NYC, where he pointed out hip hop is filled with artists who are
Quality Control’s Bankroll Freddie hopefully can find time to exercise “patience” like his recent hit with Lil Baby suggests — the feds are charging the Arkansas rapper in a firearms and drug case. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Hip Hop the 28-year Freddie Gladney was part of a massive 61-count indictment … along with 34
Jemele Hill says she’s had enough with rappers dying from gun violence … and wants to see folks come together to talk about how to stop it once and for all. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the
An armed man, standing just feet away from Takeoff and Quavo moments before the fatal shots, is now a person of interest in the rapper’s death … TMZ has learned. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public
Master P is helping a child blinded by gun violence achieve a dream to become a published author … with the announcement of his a new line of books. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories dominating the entertainment news landscape and changed the way the public gets
“Flex” rapper Rich Homie Quan is fired up these days as he’s plotting a comeback to the top spot … but he realizes things are much different in the game today than they were in 2013 when he got rich rapping. SUBSCRIBE: http://tmz.me/wONe5NO About TMZ: TMZ has consistently been credited for breaking the biggest stories
Play video content TMZ.com “Flex” rapper Rich Homie Quan is fired up these days as he’s plotting a comeback to the top spot … but he realizes things are much different in the game today than they were in 2013 when he got rich rapping. TMZ Hip Hop spotted RHQ Wednesday in NYC, and gauged
UPDATE 5:28 PM PT — OhGeesy’s attorney, Michael A. Goldstein, tells us he believes there were actually a total of 5 people in the car. In any event, he says, “Although it has been reported that a single firearm was recovered from a bag in the front passenger area, the officers arrested all 5 occupants.