Michael Stephens

Michael is an editor for Urban Islandz who joined the team as a writer in 2010. He holds a Bachelors in journalism and has over 13 years experience writing about music, events. He is also a playwright.

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Pooh Shiesty

Pooh Shiesty Bought His Mother A House After Laying Brother To Rest

Losing a loved one is always a difficult and dark period in a person’s life. That’s been the story for[Read More…]

by Michael Stephens

Saweetie Hints She Broke Up With Quavo, Unfollows Him On Instagram

Saweetie and Quavo’s relationship might be on the rocks. Just when they’ve started to become one of our favorite couples[Read More…]

by Michael Stephens

Drakeo the Ruler

Drakeo The Ruler Claims He’s The Best Rapper In California & Snoop Dogg Only Got Older Fans

Drakeo The Ruler says he is the best rapper out of California and claims that Snoop Dogg fans are all[Read More…]

by Michael Stephens

Producer Southside Of 808 Mafia Arrested In Miami On Firearm Charges

Veteran rapper, producer, and songwriter Southside of the 808 Mafia was arrested in Miami last Sunday, March 14, according to[Read More…]

by Michael Stephens

Mavado

Dancehall Singjay Mavado Mourning Death Of His Mother

Mavado is mourning the passing of his mother. The dancehall singjay, who is currently in Florida, is reportedly very distraught[Read More…]

by Michael Stephens

Music

Gwen Stefani Drops Infectious “Slow Clap” Reggae Inspired Song Off New Album

Gwen Stefani returns to the airwaves with a groovy new reggae joint, “Slow Clap.” The No Doubt singer never disappoints[Read More…]

by Michael Stephens

Fat Joe

Fat Joe Recalls Recording Tupac Diss Records With Notorious B.I.G.

Fat Joe says he used to record Tupac diss tracks with The Notorious B.I.G, aka Biggie Smalls. It’s been over[Read More…]

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Breakup With Ella Bands On Instagram, “Be Free”

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie shared a breakup message for his girlfriend, Ella Bands, on Instagram. Last month, Urban Islandz[Read More…]

by Michael Stephens

Eve Push Back Against Talks Ruff Ryders Forced Her To Exploit Her Body

There wasn’t a fan of hip hop in the 90s who didn’t know the name Eve. The powerful female artist[Read More…]

by Michael Stephens