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Music AllStar JR Denied Bond While NBA Ben10 Gets Discharged From Hospital Law enforcement authorities still haven't aligned with social media's assumption that AllStar JR shot NBA Ben10. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Is The Most Influential Rapper Alive – LaRussell Just Outlined Why It's Complicated For every pint of lean, every blunt, Wayne maintained a relentless work ethic comparable to Kobe Bryant, yet LaRussell’s recent comments underline how Lil Wayne’s influence is both monumental and complicated. By Aron A. February 21, 2026
Music 50 Cent Clowns Rick Ross Over Low Album Sales Rick Ross' first week sales for "Set In Stone" aren't exactly setting the world on fire, and 50 Cent can't help but laugh. By Alexander Cole July 22, 2026
Music Ms. Lauryn Hill Delivers Empowering Speech After Being Honored by Nas, Doja Cat, Common, & More At The BET Awards Ms. Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards last night, and it was preceded by an incredible medley. By Alexander Cole June 29, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Leaps Ahead Of Drake On Forbes' 2025 Highest-Paid Artists List While many Kendrick Lamar fans might troll Drake for this achievement, "ICEMAN" is probably on the way with a vengeance. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 03, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Avoids Charges & Arrest After Riding Passenger In Drug Bust NBA YoungBoy was the passenger of a car that Utah police found drugs in during a traffic stop, but his colleagues claimed responsibility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 01, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Unleashes On Jay-Z After Getting Roasted At The Grammys During the Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah made fun of Nicki Minaj for her recent support of Donald Trump and the Republican Party. By Cole Blake February 02, 2026
Music Joe Budden Finally Addresses Melyssa Ford's Departure With Jim Jones Mona Love has been appearing as a co-host on "The Joe Budden Podcast" in the wake of Melyssa Ford leaving the show. By Cole Blake November 24, 2025
Reviews A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie "Better Off Alone" Review A Boogie shows off a more vulnerable and mature side on his fifth LP. By Demi Phillips May 21, 2024
Music Megan Thee Stallion & GloRilla Accused Of Shading JT, Fans Debate There are a lot of fans who were quick to dismiss this idea and call out others for starting issues, whereas some fans were ready for war. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 14, 2024
Music Funkmaster Flex Wants To Know The Purpose Of Kendrick Lamar & Drake's Feud Funkmaster Flex is wondering whether it was all for marketing. By Cole Blake June 22, 2024
Streetwear Doja Cat Fixes A Frustrating Wardrobe Malfunction Mid-Show In The Most Doja Way Possible If there's one thing that you must know about Doja Cat as a performer, it's that she always turns tragedy to triumph without skipping a beat. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2024