Giancarlo Esposito, best known for his chilling portrayal of Gus Fring  in Breaking Bad , endured one of the darkest periods of his life before landing the role that would change everything. Following a devastating divorce , Esposito found himself in severe financial turmoil , struggling to make ends meet. The pressure became so overwhelming that he even considered taking drastic measures— ending his own life —just so his children could benefit from his life insurance money . Just when things...

In the rich and storied history of New Orleans hip-hop , few names carry the reverence and respect that Tim Smooth  does. Born Timothy Smoot , the legendary emcee became a pivotal figure in the early 1990s rap scene, using his lyrical brilliance and genuine love for the craft to carve out a lane that would influence an entire generation of Southern hip-hop artists. Tim Smooth recently passed away at the age of 39  after a courageous battle with cancer. As the New Orleans community reflects on...

On the set of the 1992 film Juice , Tupac Shakur  came across a heartbreaking news article that deeply affected him. The story detailed the tragic case of a 12-year-old girl who gave birth to her 21-year-old cousin’s baby and then discarded it in a trash chute . The disturbing reality of the situation struck a chord with the young rapper, inspiring him to put his emotions into words. By lunchtime that same day, the song was finished . In his trailer, Tupac poured his raw emotions into what...