About Shannon Dawson

Shannon Dawson is a podcaster, former radio host, and digital content writer based in New York City. She's previously penned for sites including Power 96.5 FM in Lansing, Michigan, and WGCI Chicago for over five years. Shannon joined the iOne team in 2020 as a staff writer for MadameNoire, Bossip, HelloBeautiful, and NewsOne writing about a number of topics from pop culture and entertainment to music and news. When she isn’t writing, you can find Shannon heavily immersed in New York’s music scene as a full-time DJ.

Lil Wayne and longtime girlfriend Denise Bidot have seemingly called it quits. In a lengthy Instagram video shared May 11, the 38-year-old plus-sized model claimed that the rap star broke things off on Mother’s Day via text, leaving her and her daughter high and dry.

Summer Walker and Chicago rapper Rico Recklezz have seemingly broken up after being together for less than a year.

In honor of Mother’s Day, Victoria opened up to BET's 'IMMERSED' about the transformative power of motherhood, sharing how becoming a mom inspired her personal and creative growth.

Inside his updated suit, Jay-Z claimed that his accuser, Alabama-based Jane Doe, has continued making false statements about him since she reportedly agreed to dismiss her suit in February.

Future turned heads and stirred up a flurry of online buzz after debuting a bold new hairstyle at the 2025 Met Gala.

On May 5, fashion's biggest night returns as celebrities, designers, and cultural icons make their grand entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the highly anticipated Met Gala.

During his pretrial hearing on May 1, embattled hip-hop icon Sean “Diddy” Combs formally rejected a plea deal offered by federal prosecutors that would have reduced his jail time if convicted. 

In the 'RHOM' Season 7 teaser released April 30, the 50-year-old reality star claimed things took a dark turn at the end of her relationship with Marcus Jordan.

Diddy is pushing the court to exclude new evidence related to his notorious “Freak-Off” parties from being presented at trial, while also urging the judge to impose a gag order on alleged victims ahead of proceedings. Adding to the controversy, the rapper claimed that some of his past misconduct was due to mental health issues.

Olympic medalists Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield will be heading down the aisle soon, and the speedy lovebirds spoke about their excitement for the big day in an exclusive interview with 'The Knot.'

Atlanta’s iconic duo OutKast has officially been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Meanwhile groundbreaking hip-hop queens Salt-N-Pepa are being celebrated with the prestigious Musical Influence Award.

Another shady season of 'The Real Housewives Of Potomac (RHOP)' is set to commence filming on April 21, according to TV Deets, and fans think former cast member Monique Samuels will make a comeback on the next season, though she denied the rumors.