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Music Playboi Carti Says He's "Not Done" As Historic Rap Streaming Week Sets Up No. 1 "MUSIC" Debut Playboi Carti's 30-track behemoth is still causing debate among satisfied fans struggling to pick a favorite off of the new album "MUSIC." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2025
Politics YG Advocates Against Police Brutality In Lengthy Skit During Rolling Loud Los Angeles Performance YG didn't stop the theatrics there, as his Rolling Loud Los Angeles performance also included a Donald Trump impersonator. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 17, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Delivers Exciting Updates On Drake, Lil Durk & NBA YoungBoy Both Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy are currently dealing with legal issues, while Drake just released "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" with PartyNextDoor. By Caroline Fisher March 16, 2025
Music Offset Reportedly Maced After Allegedly Punching Security Guard At Dispensary A security guard is reportedly believed to have pressed charges against Offset after being hospitalized over the rapper's dispensary visit. By Caroline Fisher March 14, 2025
Music Juice WRLD Inks $3 Million Record Deal With Interscope Juice WRLD is truly taking over the world. By Alex Zidel March 14, 2018
Music EBK Jaaybo Reportedly Arrested On Drug And Ammunition Charges A Month After Release EBK Jaaybo also allegedly drove without a license and violated the terms of his probation. His next court date is set for Friday, March 7. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2025
Music Cam'ron Wishes Worked With Eminem & Nas Earlier In His Career Cam'ron's comments come as both he and Eminem have hinted at making cameos in Adam Sandler’s "Happy Gilmore 2." By Cole Blake March 06, 2025
Music Adin Ross Calls Out Kanye West For Making Him Custom Swastika Shirt Adin Ross is officially done with Kanye West, and detailed the reason why during a recent live stream recap. By Elias Andrews March 06, 2025
Music Diddy Hit With Nightmarish Sexual Assault Allegation Stemming From Jay-Z's 40/40 Club Jay-Z nor his exclusive club were named as defendants. Diddy is the only person or entity that this Jane Doe is after. By Zachary Horvath March 04, 2025
Music "Go And Up Your Rank": UCLA Confirms Kendrick Lamar Took Classes In 2022 To "Level Up" His Pen UCLA's very proud to call Kendrick Lamar an alumnus, and fans think that these Psychology classes may have something to do with "Mr. Morale." By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2025
Music Jeezy Hits Former Managers With Bombshell Lawsuit Over Massive Financial Dispute Jeezy is roped up in more legal drama after taking action against his former managers, Solomon Fornie and Eddie Bridgeman. By Cole Blake February 25, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Warns Joe Budden About Suing 50 Cent After Drake Criticisms The podcaster is considering legal action. By Elias Andrews February 24, 2025