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Music Nate Dogg's Son Voices Frustration With Late Rapper's Estate Over Catalog Sale Naijiel D. Hale, one of nine children that the late Nate Dogg fathered, called his father's wife a "b***h" who didn't support him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2025
Music Jay-Z's Accuser Denies Admitting He Never Assaulted Her Despite Bombshell Audio Clip Jay-Z's legal team released an audio recording of a conversation two private investigators had with Jane Doe, earlier this week. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Reveals Playboi Carti’s Impressive “I AM MUSIC” Pre-Sale Numbers Last night, Playboi Carti finally confirmed the release date of his eagerly anticipated new album, "I AM MUSIC." By Caroline Fisher March 13, 2025
Streetwear J Cole Leaves Fans Puzzled After Wearing "I'm Retired" Hoodie Amid "The Fall Off" Hype This was unfortunate timing for J Cole, who just received some supposed disses courtesy of Freddie Gibbs' new song "The Big 2." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Allegedly Featured On Playboi Carti's "I AM MUSIC" And He's Taking Shots Again This would mark Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti's first collaboration, and joins other rumored "I AM MUSIC" guests like Lil Uzi Vert. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2025
Politics Shyne Loses Reelection Campaign As His Future In Politics Falls Into Uncertainty Shyne was originally elected to the Belizean House of Representatives back in the 2020 general election. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Questions Motive Behind Jay-Z's "Warpath" Against His Alleged Victim Jay-Z has already filed defamation lawsuits against his anonymous accuser as well as her attorney, Tony Buzbee. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025
Politics Lil Yachty Calls Black Lives Matter A "Scam" In Controversial Interview Moment Lil Yachty recently appeared on the "Feeding Starving Celebrities" YouTube cooking show with Quenlin Blackwell. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2025
Music Slim Thug Can't Believe Dawn Robinson Has Been Living Out Of Her Car For Years Slim Thug says the situation with Dawn Robinson shows the importance of artists owning the masters to their biggest hits. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025
Music OsamaSon Fans Mercilessly Troll Him For Sex Tape Leak OsamaSon previously went through a lot of song leaks before the release of his "Jump Out" album earlier this year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2025
Music Rick Ross Threatens To Buy 50 Cent’s Masters After Getting Clowned For Bow Wow Tour 50 Cent and Rick Ross' beef was reignited last month, when Rozay teamed up with Big Meech for his Welcome Home concert. By Caroline Fisher March 13, 2025
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Admits Feds Seized Guns & Drugs During Lengthy Raid On His Florida Mansion Tekashi 6ix9ine says he hasn't participated in any criminal activity and that the raid was a probation check. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025