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Relationships Toni Braxton Poses With Birdman In Sultry 59th Birthday Photoshoot Celebrating another year, Toni Braxton declared she’s “still feeling sexy” and shared a photo with Birdman. By Erika Marie October 08, 2026
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 Megan Thee Stallion Is Taking Hottieween To Las Vegas This year’s Hottieween moves to Las Vegas as Megan Thee Stallion expands the celebration with Cirque du Soleil and a new theme. By Erika Marie October 06, 2026
Music Ye's Full Setlist & Special Guests At Night Two Of Chicago Homecoming Shows Kanye West squashed beefs and premiered tracks previously unperformed on this tour at Chicago's Soldier Field last night. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2026
Music Diddy Ordered To Pay NBCUniversal Nearly $478K In Legal Fees After losing his documentary lawsuit, Diddy must pay NBCUniversal nearly $478,000, far below the company’s original request. By Erika Marie October 06, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, October 2, 2026 There are some interesting hip-hop albums dropping tonight, especially with Drake looking to steal the spotlight. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Reveals His First Choice To Sing At His Wedding Wedding plans are taking shape, and Wayne already knows which R&B legend he would love to have onstage for the big day. By Erika Marie October 08, 2026
Music Playboi Carti Performs With Kanye West At ComplexCon: Full Setlist Playboi Carti performed at ComplexCon on Sunday, and had a guest appearance from none other than Kanye West. By Alexander Cole October 05, 2026
Music Diddy Faces Yet Another Prison Release Delay Over Alleged Jail Violations Diddy's legal team is reportedly questioning how people are obtaining and disseminating information from inside the prison facility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026
Music Freddie Jackson, Quiet Storm Favorite And R&B Hitmaker, Dies At 69 Known for “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” Freddie Jackson leaves behind one of R&B’s most enduring romantic catalogs. By Erika Marie October 06, 2026
Music BloodHound Q50's Mother Addresses Trolls After His Death BloodHound Q50 was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago this weekend, and the hip-hop world and beyond is mourning his loss. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026
Music OG 3Three Will Remain Free On Bond After Prosecutors Lose Appeal The government’s attempt to return OG 3Three to custody has failed, with his $200,000 bond remaining in place. By Erika Marie October 06, 2026