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Music Mello Buckzz's Boyfriend Shot-&-Killed During Her Mixtape Release Party Four people were killed and 14 others were wounded in the drive-by shooting at the Artis Lounge in Chicago. By Cole Blake July 03, 2025
Music Benzino Shuts Down Viral Drake Comparisons Recently, side-by-side photos of Drake and Benzino went viral amid rumors that the Toronto rapper allegedly has fake abs. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Music Diddy Hit With $10 Million Lawsuit From Male Dancer With Disturbing Allegations The lawsuit comes after the jury in Diddy's criminal trial found him not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering. By Cole Blake July 03, 2025
Music "The Punisher" Thinks Diddy Trial's Jury Reached The Right Verdict Sharay Hayes, a male dancer who testified in the Diddy trial, expressed concern for how Cassie and "Jane" caught scrutiny from the public. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Ray J Insists Diddy Should Have Been Acquitted Of All Charges Ray J has been vocal with his support for Diddy throughout the Bad Boy founder's entire legal battle so far. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Music Cardo Claims Baby Keem Is Dropping His Next Album Soon On "Some Batman S**t" Baby Keem's last album was 2021's "The Melodic Blue," on which Cardo partially boasted the "family ties" and "gorgeous" beats. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Wack 100 Explains Why He Has A Police Badge In His Wallet Wack 100 had flashed his wallet during a recent viral livestream, revealing there to be a police badge inside. By Cole Blake July 03, 2025
Music Diddy's Mother & Children Reportedly React To Bond Denial After Trial's Mixed Verdict Diddy's lawyer Marc Agnifilo called the trial's verdict "a great victory" for his client, whereas others are disappointed in the outcome. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Diddy’s Attorney Calls Mixed Verdict “A Great Victory” Despite Denied Bail Yesterday, a jury found Diddy not guilty of three out of the five counts he was facing, including sex trafficking and racketeering. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Music 4 Dead, 14 Injured In Mass Shooting At Mello Buckzz Concert Mello Buckzz was hosting a release party for her new project, "Hollyhood," when an SUV opened fire outside the venue. By Cole Blake July 03, 2025
Music Funk Flex Claims Cassie Is Not A Victim After Diddy Verdict Funk Flex previously reacted to the Diddy verdict by hoping that Cassie and everyone else can "move on" from the case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Puts His Pride For The USA On Full Display For Official Cover Of "Make America Slime Again" NBA YoungBoy is the latest rapper to put their own spin on the American flag album cover art and it's got fans hype. By Zachary Horvath July 02, 2025