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Music Cardi B Claps Back At Jesse Woo For Accusing Her Of Having A "Revenge Baby" Cardi B and Stefon Diggs welcomed their first child together back in November. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026
Music Drake's New Album Gets A Huge Update From DJ Akademiks: "The IceMan Is Coming" DJ Akademiks has dropped yet another hint about Drake's highly anticipated ninth studio album, "ICEMAN," following months of teasing. By Caroline Fisher January 07, 2026
Music 50 Cent Roasts T.I. For Bombing During His Comedy Special T.I. finally put out his first stand-up special, "Cheaper Than Therapy," last month after focusing on his comedy career in recent years. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026
Music Diddy's Employees Are Allegedly Furious They Aren't Getting Paid While He's In Prison Diddy is currently serving out a 50-month prison sentence at Fort Dix for transportation to engage in prostitution. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026
Music Mary J Blige Secures Legal Victory As Misa Hylton’s Lawsuit Is Dismissed A judge has ruled that Misa Hylton's failure to respond to Mary J Blige's dismissal motion “constitutes the abandonment” of her claims. By Caroline Fisher January 07, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Responds To Rumors Of A New J. Cole Album: "I Need Some Sleeping Material" Rumors are circulating that J. Cole might drop something this week, and as it turns out, DJ Akademiks really couldn't care less. By Alexander Cole January 07, 2026
Music Rolling Loud Confirms Orlando As Its Only U.S. Festival In 2026 Rolling Loud Orlando pre-sale begins on January 9 at 10 a.m. EST, and pre-sale ticket buyers will receive a free t-shirt. By Caroline Fisher January 07, 2026
Music Lil Durk Claims He's Spent Four Months In Solitary Confinement, Friends Have Left Him Behind Lil Durk has been behind bars since 2024, when he was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026
Music Tsu Surf’s Prison Release Date Finally Revealed In 2023, Tsu Surf pleaded guilty to conspiracy and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon. By Caroline Fisher January 07, 2026
Music Adin Ross Alleges 6ix9ine Has Already Been Thrown In Solitary Confinement 6ix9ine turned himself in to the Metropolitan Detention Center on Tuesday, and according to Adin Ross, his stay is no picnic. By Alexander Cole January 07, 2026
Music Mal Claims A Highly-Anticipated Album Is Dropping Friday, And Rory Think It's J. Cole J. Cole has been teasing "The Fall Off" for a few years now, and Rory & Mal can't help but tease an impending release. By Alexander Cole January 07, 2026
Music Drake Hit With A RICO? Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Lawsuit Against Stake, Drake & Adin Ross This one is just the latest in a series of lawsuits against the online gambling platform that Drake and Adin Ross have promoted heavily in recent years. By Aron A. January 06, 2026