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Music Tay K Appears In Court As Second Murder Trial Finally Begins Tay K is already behind bars, serving a 55-year prison sentence in connection with the killing of Ethan Walker in 2016. By Cole Blake April 01, 2025
Politics Kodak Black, Boosie & Rod Wave Set To Attend The White House's Black History Month Event These DEI rollbacks are confusing... By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 20, 2025
Music Usher’s Steamy Moment With Fan Leaves Security Guard Disgusted Usher is known to get up close and personal with supporters at his shows, but this doesn't sit right with everyone. By Caroline Fisher May 02, 2025
Music YSL Woody Alleges He Beat Up Jacquees Over Dice Game During a recent stream, YSL Woody detailed an alleged physical altercation he and his crew got into with Jacquees. By Caroline Fisher September 09, 2025
Music Hip-Hop Classic Film "State Property" Could Be Up For Grabs To Settle Damon Dash's Lawsuit Damon Dash directed two State Property films, starring Beanie Siegel. The film featured guest appearances by Jay-Z and Norega. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 20, 2025
Music 6ix9ine’s Mother Surprises Adin Ross With Israeli Flag And Star Of David According to 6ix9ine, his mother Natividad Perez-Hernandez "loves Jewish people," which explains her gifts for Adin Ross. By Caroline Fisher November 20, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Responds To Bobby Shmurda's Comments About Snitches Bobby Shmurda recently had some interesting comments about snitches in the rap game. By Alexander Cole April 25, 2022
Music DaBaby Suggests His Bars Are Up There With Nas, Jay-Z, J. Cole & Kendrick DaBaby doesn't want people downplaying his bars. By Aron A. February 10, 2022
Music Tyler, The Creator Is A Rapper First: "Don't Let The Wig Get It Twisted" The "Call Me If You Get Lost" rapper spoke to cameras at the 2021 BET Awards red carpet and made it clear that rap is his first love. By Madusa S. June 28, 2021
Music Drake's Albums Ranked By Noah "40" Shebib, Later Says "I Don't Stand By That" Drake's albums are often debated, but OVO Sound's Noah "40" Shebib recently ordered them from his most to least favorite. Later, he backtracked on their placements. By Erika Marie June 09, 2020
Music Big L's Family Shares Statement On His Upcoming Album For Mass Appeal's "Legend Has It" Series Via a statement on the Big L Instagram, his family noted how much of the late rapper's classic material is no longer on streaming services. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 17, 2025
Music Diddy Recruits Young Thug’s Lawyer Brian Steel As Sex Trafficking Trial Looms Many social media users believe that with this latest addition to Diddy's team, he has a real chance of getting the verdict he's hoping for. By Caroline Fisher April 16, 2025