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Music Diddy Released From Solitary Confinement After Alleged Prison Fight Diddy’s stint in disciplinary segregation has ended, though it is unclear whether he faces further prison sanctions. By Erika Marie August 12, 2026
Music Keefe D’s Tupac Memoir Is Now Evidence In His Murder Trial By Erika Marie August 12, 2026
Music Sidney Starr Asks Judge For Bond After Remaining Jailed Since Arrest A new court filing finds Sidney Starr arguing that she is not a flight risk and should be released on affordable bond. By Erika Marie August 12, 2026
TV Joe & Donell Jones Set For Next Verzuz R&B Matchup Two staples of late ’90s and early 2000s R&B are heading to Verzuz as Joe and Donell Jones prepare for their August event. By Erika Marie August 12, 2026
Music Beyoncé’s “Alien Superstar” Faces New Legal Threat Over Sample Hirose says Beyoncé’s team cleared the wrong rights holder and now wants “Alien Superstar” pulled from further distribution. By Erika Marie August 12, 2026
Music Joe Budden Rips Drake For "Pen Isn't Dry" Comments Drake says the "pen isn't dry," but considering what happened with Drake and Pusha T, Joe Budden does not want to hear it. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026
Music Dame Dash Clowns Jay-Z's Potential Comeback Album: "It Was Over 30 Years Ago" Dame Dash does not like Jay-Z, and he will not stop letting fans know that he thinks the legend is washed up. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026
TV Ray Daniels Goes Off On Charlamagne Tha God After Receiving "Donkey Of The Day" For Jay-Z Album Report Charlamagne Tha God had some harsh words for Ray Daniels this week, and now, Daniels is looking to clap right back. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026
Music Biggie's Former Manager Secures Share Of Rapper's Catalog Profits In Estate Dispute Faith Evans is required to release the funds that have been withheld. By Aron A. August 12, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Calls Mom A "Stupid H*e" While Going Back And Forth On Social Media NBA YoungBoy and his mom are beefing right now, as the two have gone back and forth about their role in each other's lives. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026
TV Blueface's Updated Weekly Streaming Earnings Are Simply Unfathomable Recently, Blueface revealed how much he is making by streaming live on Kick. Now, he's updated those earnings, and they're ridiculous. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026
Music Tyga's "$TARFACE" Album Receives Pitchfork's First 0/10 Score In 19 Years Tyga has been earning quite a bit of flak for his new album "$TARFACE," and Pitchfork just took the cake in terms of fiery criticism. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026