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Music Diddy's Lawyers Are Livid With Expert Witness' Testimony And Are Taking Immediate Action Diddy's high-profile criminal trial will continue with testimony on Tuesday, following a break for Memorial Day Weekend. By Cole Blake May 26, 2025
Music Questlove Appreciates Kendrick Lamar's Homage To Their Classic On "Squabble Up" The Roots is a eight man group that broke into hip-hop in 1996 with their debut album "Illadelph Halflife." By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 26, 2025
Music Ja Rule Fills The Father Of The Bride Role Walking His Daughter Down The Aisle On Wedding Day Ja Rule had the early 2000s in a choke hold with countless No.1s and multi-platinum albums including classics like "Holla Holla." By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music 112 Conveniently Omit Diddy Lyric While Rapping Biggie Smalls 112 released three albums with Bad Boy Records. The Atlanta quartet would battle rivals Jagged Edge in Verzuz. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Promises Streamer University’s Young Dabo With Pelle Pelle Collection Playboi Carti partnered with Pelle Pelle for it's revival in early 2025. The brand supported his number-one selling album, MUSIC. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Loses Daily In New Gatorade Commercial Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album is the top-selling rap album of 2025. It is lead by hit songs “Luther,” “Peekaboo,” and “TV Off.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Analyzes Young Thug’s Comment To Kid Cudi Testifying Against Diddy DJ Akademiks is known for his commentary on hip hop current events. He has been very vocal during the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour At Sofi Stadium Made Him First Rapper To Break New Touring Record Kendrick Lamar Grand National Tour supports his GNX album. An album that features new L.A. rappers Peysoh and AZ Chike. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music Wack100 & Adam22 Debate The Validity Of BossMan Dlow's Allegations BossMan Dlow burst on the scene in 2024 with his mixtape Mr. Beat The Road. It features "Lil Bastard" and "Boss Talk." By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music Jussie Smollett Moves On From Infamous Chicago Battle With Official Statement Jussie Smollett is best known for his role as Jamal Lyons in the hit show Empire. Smollett co-stars includes Terrence Howard. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music TheARTI$T & Honey Bxby "Risk It All" On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update TheARTI$T, Honey Bxby, and Leon Thomas are front and center on this week's edition of our "R&B Season" playlist. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2025
Music 50 Cent Continues To Troll Joe Budden After Knicks Game Run-In 50 Cent began clowning Joe Budden online earlier this year, after the podcaster criticized his reaction to Irv Gotti's passing. By Caroline Fisher May 25, 2025