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Music DJ Akademiks Addresses Neighbors' Complaints About His Dogs In New Body Cam Footage We will see if DJ Akademiks addresses this video in any capacity, as he's too busy reporting on important hip-hop matters. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Ray J Claims Brandy “Hates” Him After Bizarre Kai Cenat Comments Ray J recently issued an apology to his sister Brandy and his mother, admitting that their feelings are the only ones he cares about. By Caroline Fisher April 10, 2025
Music Young Thug Trial: Co-Defendant Takes Plea Deal This trial has taken many twists and turns. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2024
Music Tory Lanez's Appeal Motion In Court Gets Crucial Clarifying Update Many folks misinterpreted this court development online. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 26, 2024
Politics Beyonce Will Reportedly Attend Kamala Harris’ Houston Rally This Week Kamala Harris will be in Beyonce's hometown tomorrow. By Caroline Fisher October 24, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar's Guest Verse Powers Future & Metro Boomin's "Like That" Another Commercial Milestone 2024 The song is seeking a third week on top of the Hot 100. By Lavender Alexandria April 11, 2024
Music Young Thug Trial: State Witness Becomes Uncooperative During Questioning It's the most recent in a series of witness blunders in the trial. By Lavender Alexandria April 10, 2024
Music Nicci Gilbert Issues Public Apology To Tory Lanez Following Stabbing Incident Nicci Gilbert from the 1990s R&B group Brownstone apologizes to Tory Lanez for "jumping on the bandwagon." By Devin Morton May 28, 2025
Music T.I.'s Defamation Case Officially Set To Go To Trial In June 2026 T.I. and Sabrina Peterson are officially heading to court after an LA judge solidified a trial date for the defamation case T.I. filed. By Devin Morton May 27, 2025
Music Drake's Dad Gifted New OVO Chain, Almost Loses It At Airport The jeweler left the chain unattended with a photographer at the airport. By Alex Zidel April 13, 2018
Original Content The Inescapable Rap Collab Album The collaborative album is currently running rampant in hip-hop, but the impact itself is fleeting. By Luke Hinz May 10, 2018
Music Hannibal Buress & His DJ Have A Hip Hop Album In The Works Hannibal Buress' DJ confirms they've been working on an album. By Aron A. January 24, 2018