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Relationships Jhené Aiko Shuts Down Rumors That She Dissed Big Sean On “Westside Whimsey” Jhené Aiko's new album "Westside Whimsy" has a few lines that some interpreted as shots at Big Sean. By Aron A. September 11, 2026
Music N.O.R.E. Denies Carmen Bryan's Sexual Assault Allegations Carmen Bryan sued N.O.R.E. earlier this week for allegedly sexually assaulting her in 1999 at a Manhattan nightclub. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Music Drew Findling Proclaims "The Voice Is Innocent" Amid Lil Durk Deliberations Drew Findling, Brian Steel, Marissa Goldberg, and Christy O'Connor are on Lil Durk's defense team, and are awaiting the jury's decision. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Music NBA Ben10 Arrested By FBI In Connection To AllStar JR Shooting AllStar JR was arrested and charged for allegedly shooting NBA Ben10 at a Houston restaurant back in April. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Music Vince Staples Says He Doesn't Have A Favorite Song Of His, Responds To Fans Who Don't Get It Vince defended his stance. By Tallie Spencer September 10, 2026
Music Snoop Dogg Tapped To Host 2026 MTV Video Music Awards In Los Angeles Snoop Dogg will be representing for the West Coast. By Tallie Spencer September 10, 2026
Music Chingy Has "Zero Sympathy" For Sidney Starr Following Arrest Chingy says "that had nothing to do with me." By Tallie Spencer September 10, 2026
Music Hitta J3 Pushes Back On Akademiks' Criticism Of Kendrick Lamar Hitta J3 says Kendrick Lamar is just being selective. By Tallie Spencer September 10, 2026
Music Keke Palmer Laughs At Throwback Interview With Drake On “Degrassi” Set A resurfaced 2005 clip shows Keke Palmer interviewing Drake on Degrassi, and she had plenty to say about her younger self. By Erika Marie September 10, 2026
Streetwear Vans And SZA Unveil The Full VANSZA Collection SZA's new Vans collection comes straight from her own closet, and the debut drop lands with a shoe built around her own bad habit. By Ben Atkinson September 10, 2026
Music Lil Durk Jury Ends Second Day Of Deliberations Without A Verdict The wait continues for Lil Durk as jurors prepare for another day of deliberations in his federal murder-for-hire case. By Erika Marie September 10, 2026
Music Jay-Z Brings Out Justin Timberlake & Pharrell At Paris Show During Jay-Z’s Paris sold out show, Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance for “Holy Grail” and “Until the End of Time.” By Erika Marie September 10, 2026