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Music 50 Cent Confirms Nelly's Story About Making Him Apologize To Ashanti Nelly and Ashanti reflected on a hilarious run-in with 50 Cent during an appearance on the "Joe and Jada" podcast. By Cole Blake June 29, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Cardi B & More Nominated For 2026 Rap Grammys 2026 Grammys nominees in hip-hop also include Tyler, The Creator, Doechii, Clipse, Fridayy and Meek Mill, JID, Terrace Martin, and GloRilla. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 07, 2025
Relationships Big Sean & Jhené Aiko Reportedly Break Up After Spending 10 Years Together Big Sean and Jhené Aiko have yet to comment on the viral rumors, which have been circulating online in recent days. By Cole Blake November 03, 2025
Music Rick Ross Will Not Attend Pre-Trial Hearings In His Domestic Violence Case Rick Ross' arrest and release over battery charges follows domestic violence allegations against him from his ex Jazzma Kendrick. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music Rick Ross Accused Of Grabbing GF By Hair And Slamming Her Into Wall Police say an argument over an Instagram photo escalated into an alleged assault involving choking and repeated blows. By Erika Marie October 01, 2026
Music 50 Cent Meets Jay-Z's Rape Accuser's Lawyer Tony Buzbee Tony Buzbee shared a picture with 50 Cent after his former client fully recanted her sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2026
Music Lil Durk Juror Breaks Down What Led To The Acquittal A juror says some of the government’s evidence against Lil Durk carried little weight as the panel worked through the conspiracy case. By Erika Marie September 21, 2026
Music No Motions Have Been Filed Yet For Lil Durk's Federal Trial In October Ahead of Lil Durk's federal trial accusing him of murder in aid of racketeering charges, folks wonder if a delay or dismissal are imminent. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music Drake Says "Pray For Gaza" In FOMO Song Snippet Drake previewed some new songs during his "FOMO" short film, and he took the opportunity to make a rare political statement. By Alexander Cole September 16, 2026
Music A Kendrick Lamar Verse Is Coming This Friday Thanks To Jhené Aiko Jhené Aiko is dropping a new album, "Westside Whimsy" on Friday, and according to the tracklist, Kendrick Lamar will be on the album. By Alexander Cole September 09, 2026
Music What Is Drake's "FOMO" "FOMO" is the latest rollout from Drake, and there are all sorts of theories about what this is going to be. By Alexander Cole September 08, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Playboi Carti Loathes The Deadbeat Dad Narrative Against Him Playboi Carti just released his long-awaited album "MUSIC," which DJ Akademiks claimed already sold 145K units due to pre-sales. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025