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Music Soulja Boy Celebrates Release From Jail After Prosecutors Reject Gun Charge Earlier this week, Soulja Boy was booked on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm after a traffic stop in Los Angeles. By Caroline Fisher August 06, 2025
Music Young Thug Seemingly References RICO Case On Kid Cudi's "INSANO" "I told the b*tch she can't be chargin' me for Saint Laurent," Young Thug raps. By Caroline Fisher January 12, 2024
Sports Cristiano Ronaldo Hit With $1B Lawsuit For Promoting Binance NFTs The class-action suit calls Ronaldo's endorsement "deceptive and unlawful." By Ben Mock November 30, 2023
Music Kanye West Sued By Donna Summer’s Estate Over “I Feel Love” Sample On "Good (Don't Die)" "GOOD (DON'T DIE)" contains an unauthorized interpolation of Donna Summer's "I Feel Good." By Aron A. February 27, 2024
Politics YG Advocates Against Police Brutality In Lengthy Skit During Rolling Loud Los Angeles Performance YG didn't stop the theatrics there, as his Rolling Loud Los Angeles performance also included a Donald Trump impersonator. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 17, 2025
Sports Skip Bayless Accused Of Sexual Harassment In Massive Lawsuit Against Fox & Other Individuals An ex-Fox Sports hairstylist alleges the commentator inappropriately touched her and offered her money for sex. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 05, 2025
Music Police Identify Both Suspects In Killing Of G$ Lil Ronnie & His 5-Year-Old Daughter The suspects in the murder of G$ Lil Ronnie are considered armed and dangerous, according to Police Chief David Hernandez. By Cole Blake March 06, 2025
Gossip Blac Chyna Responds To Ex Boyfriend's Claims That She Beat Him Up In His Sleep Blac Chyna, now known as Angela White, claims that her ex boyfriend Twin Hector hasn't even sued her for these allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky Lawyer Joe Tacopina Just Beat the Case—Here Are The Hip-Hop Stars He Has Represented From Foxy Brown to YG, Joe Tacopina has been a go-to attorney for hip-hop's brightest stars. By Aron A. February 22, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Is Reportedly Staying At The Same Prison As Diddy After NYC Arrest 6ix9ine was arrested earlier this week for allegedly violating probation. By Caroline Fisher October 30, 2024
Relationships ASAP Rocky & Rihanna Grab Dinner After A Rough Court Day For Rapper's Assault Trial The couple is taking every break they can get. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Sentenced Following Guilty Plea In Drug Fraud Case NBA YoungBoy has accepted 10 counts in connection to the case. By Cole Blake November 18, 2024