Snoop returns to gangsta personae. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — “Drop it like it’s hot.” After spending a couple of seasons in the kitchen with Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg is returning to his gangsta roots. The 49-year-old rapper is now a member of Starz’s “Black Mafia Family.” The Dogfather will play “Pastor Swift” in 50 Cent’s impending dramatization ...

Saweetie almost loses her vision. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — Donning a radiant orange and gold coiffure, “Icy Girl” rapper Saweetie set her mouth ablaze the other day while becoming the latest sacrificial lamb to appear on the popular YouTube series “Hot Ones” to answer questions for 20 minutes in conjunction with masticating a plate of spicy hot ...

Diesel promotes club-bangin’ hit.  Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — Not one to be pigeonholed, Vin Diesel believes he’s much more than an action superstar. In his mind, he’s also one helluva singer. The 53-year-old thespian released his debut single this week titled “Feel Like I Do” — a club-bangin’ track written and produced by Kygo cohort Petey Martin. ...

Kanye West slams Democratic party. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — Make blacks great again? Kanye West is no longer a Democrat and for that he thanks his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. During a recent chinwag with radio maven Big Boy, the 42-year-old lyricist ruffled some Democratic feathers when he spewed a series of erythrogenic remarks about liberals; ...

D-Twist releases Trillmatic 2 album. The Black Sunflower KANSAS CITY, Kan. — With Kansas City’s music scene on the rise, Rapper D-Twist tributes his hometown in his latest album, Trillmatic 2. It’s no secret that Kansas City has a growing and thriving music scene as many popular artists of various genres have found their passions within its city limits. D-Twist ...

Will Smith Uncut, Rapper opens up. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — Veteran thespian Will Smith is approaching 50 and, at this juncture in life, he doesn’t give a rat’s ass what you think. Once reticent, the 49-year-old rapper shocked many when he claimed he’s no longer married to Jada Pinkett Smith during a special holiday appearance on TIDAL’s ...