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Music Lil Baby Gets A One Of One Xbox Inside Giant Alligator Lil Baby became the first person to play Xbox’s one-of-one Series X-BITE, a working console built inside an alligator. By Ben Atkinson November 06, 2026
Music The Weeknd Wraps Record-Breaking $1.3 Billion Stadium Tour The Weeknd's tour has come to an end. By Tallie Spencer November 05, 2026
Music Snoop Dogg Reimagines “Lodi Dodi” With Animated Visual Directed By Tristious Snoop Dogg gives his Doggystyle classic Lodi Dodi a new animated video directed by Tristan Zammit. By Tallie Spencer November 05, 2026
Music Cam’ron Explains Why He Chose Not To Get Paid For ESPN's "First Take" Cam'ron explains why he appeared on ESPN 'First Take' for free, saying exposure in 100 million homes helped bring credibility and viewers to his own shows. By Tallie Spencer November 05, 2026
Music Yung Miami Avoids Saying Whether She Misses Former Friend JT The friendship remains complicated, with Yung Miami expressing openness to reconciliation without confirming that she misses JT. By Erika Marie November 05, 2026
Music Diddy Prosecutor To Lead Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation The Cornell investigation is getting new leadership, with Jacqueline Kelly assigned to review evidence and interview witnesses. By Erika Marie November 05, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj's Legal Troubles Grow As Attorneys Seek To Cut Ties Lawyers in Los Angeles are seeking a judgment against Nicki Minaj over unpaid fees, with a hearing scheduled this month. By Erika Marie November 05, 2026
Politics Doja Cat's "Paint The Town Red" Gets A Blue Election Twist The Dallas crowd joined Doja Cat in singing "Paint The Town Blue" following major Democratic victories across the U.S. By Erika Marie November 05, 2026
Music Lil Yachty Reveals When His Next Album Is Coming Out Lil Yachty has not given fans a solo album since 2023, and many are clamoring for something fresh from the rapper. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Music Wifisfuneral Goes On Date With Mother Of XXXTentacion's Son, Claims Ski Mask The Slump God Tried To Sleep With X's Mom Wifisfuneral is under fire after going on a date with Jenesis Sanchez, the mother of XXXTentacion's son, and accusations are flying now. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Original Content A Comprehensive History Of Hip-Hop In "Grand Theft Auto" "Grand Theft Auto" is one of the most iconic video game series of all-time, and its connections to hip-hop are impossible to ignore. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Music Feds Accuse Lil Durk Of Orchestrating Kanye West's Appearance At His Trial Lil Durk is under fire from the prosecution amidst his bond filing as the Feds are now accusing him of orchestrating celebrity support. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026