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Relationships Papoose & Claressa Shields Relationship Timeline As rumors about Remy Ma swirled, Papoose and Claressa Shields stepped forward as a couple. Here’s the timeline of how it happened. By Rain Adams September 23, 2025
Music D4vd Charged With First-Degree Murder In Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case: Everything We Know After seven months, D4vd was arrested for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Here’s everything you need to know about the charges. By Aron A. April 21, 2026
Original Content 17 Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok We're breaking down all the hip-hop songs that took off on TikTok. By Joe Abrams July 28, 2021
Original Content Pride Month 2025: Artists Who Redefined Visibility In Hip Hop & R&B Coming out in rap hasn’t always been safe or celebrated. Yet, over time, artists like Frank Ocean & Lil Nas X forced Hip Hop to pay attention. By Erika Marie June 16, 2025
Sports Why Is The Internet So Mad At Claressa Shields? The internet has opinions about Claressa Shields’ relationship. The Olympic champion is undefeated in the ring but under attack online because of her romance with rapper Papoose. By Erika Marie January 07, 2026
Sports Gilbert Arenas' Gambling Arrest & 5 Other Major Controversies Gilbert Arenas is a polarizing figure, and his recent arrest has only added to that. These are some of his biggest controversies. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's "XXX": A Sonic Manifesto Of Modern Turmoil Kendrick Lamar and Bono teamed up for an underrated highlight from "DAMN." By Axl Banks November 07, 2023
Relationships Kanye West’s Muse Mythology: From Amber Rose To Bianca Censori Kanye West’s history with Amber Rose, Kim Kardashian, Julia Fox, and Bianca Censori reveals how each woman influenced his image and public identity. By Erika Marie June 25, 2025
Wrestling Mr. T Net Worth 2024: What Is The Cultural Icon Worth? Explore Mr. T's iconic career from his days as a bouncer to his rise as a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s, his influence in entertainment, and his enduring legacy. By Rain Adams April 23, 2024
Crime Sammy The Bull Net Worth 2024: What Is The Ex-Mobster Worth? Explore Sammy The Bull's net worth in 2024, estimated at $500,000. Learn about his mob past, arrest, and post-prison ventures. By Axl Banks February 15, 2024
Relationships Rich The Kid & Tori Brixx's On-Again-Off-Again Relationship Timeline Their love life hasn’t been quiet, but Rich the Kid and Tori Brixx are still standing in a relationship plagued with infidelity and viral drama. By Erika Marie November 25, 2025
Music Kanye West Doesn’t Need Redemption—He Needs To Be Held Accountable Kanye West isn’t just another artist navigating controversy. He’s a cultural force, and the same influence that makes him impossible to ignore is exactly why accountability has to matter. By Aron A. April 16, 2026