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Streetwear Westside Gunn Says Virgil Abloh Is "Rolling in His Grave" Over Off-White Westside Gunn calls out Off-White's Costco hoodie moment on his new track "ZILLA," saying Virgil Abloh is rolling in his grave over it. By Ben Atkinson August 27, 2026
Music Lefty Gunplay Called Kendrick Lamar When He Decided To Get Sober Lefty Gunplay got some encouragement from a few West Coast titans. By Aron A. August 27, 2026
Music Trap Lore Ross Accuses Brian Steel Of Lying In Lil Durk Trial Additionally, a dispute over Lil Durk trial coverage escalated after Trap Lore Ross says members of Durk’s team confronted him outside court. By Erika Marie August 26, 2026
Music Machine Gun Kelly Speaks Out After Attending Lil Durk Trial Machine Gun Kelly was present for Day 1 of Lil Durk's trial in Los Angeles, and with the media weighing in, MGK has a response. By Alexander Cole August 26, 2026
Music The Game Says Earlier Versions Of “No Brakes” Weren't “Too Kind” Alternate versions of “No Brakes” were more confrontational before The Game reworked "The Documentary III." By Erika Marie August 24, 2026
Music Rick Ross Taunts 50 Cent For Refusing To Drop More Music, Mentions 50's Mom Rick Ross said 50 Cent's mother is "turning over in her grave" because of the relaunched G-Unit Reebok sneakers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2026
Music Joe Steals The Show During Verzuz Battle With Donell Jones It was a Verzuz to remember. By Tallie Spencer August 20, 2026
Music Reggie Wright Jr. Calls Keefe D A 'Liar' Over Tupac Murder Claims As the Tupac trial unfolds, Reggie Wright Jr. is rejecting Keefe D’s attempt to tie him to the killing. By Erika Marie August 18, 2026
Music Diddy Trial Testimony Could Pull Him Back Into King Combs Assault Lawsuit The fight over Diddy’s place in Grace O’Marcaigh’s lawsuit is back after her lawyers amended the complaint. By Erika Marie August 17, 2026
Music Lil Poppa's Cause Of Death Confirmed By Authorities The 25 year old rapper died in February, and authorities have given more details regarding the young artist's passing. By Erika Marie May 19, 2026
Music Kodak Black Hit With Strict Terms After Prison Release In Drug Trafficking Case After Kodak Black posted a $75K bail, he was released from prison under strict conditions. Authorities accused him of trafficking MDMA. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Music Rick Ross Requests Drake Vocals Be Removed During “Aston Martin Music” Performance At VERZUZ Rick Ross is avoiding Drizzy at all costs. By Tallie Spencer May 07, 2026