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Relationships Chris Brown’s Other Baby Mamas Defend Him Amid Diamond Brown Dispute Three women who share children with the singer defended his parenting as his spat with Diamond continues. By Erika Marie October 05, 2026
Streetwear The Playboi Carti x BAPE Collection Just Dropped Playboi Carti's YVL x BAPE collab is live online after debuting at ComplexCon, and the pieces range from hats to camo zip hoodies. By Ben Atkinson October 06, 2026
Music AZ Chike Says Kendrick Lamar Never Had A Verse On His Album AZ Chike clears the air. By Aron A. October 06, 2026
Music BloodHound Q50 Reportedly Shot & Killed In Chicago Police and medical officials have yet to officially confirm BloodHound Q50's identity in connection to a Chicago shooting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026
Music LAPD Investigating Alleged LUCKI Stabbing As An Attempted Murder An alleged altercation involving Playboi Carti and LUCKI's entourages is now the subject of a serious LAPD investigation. By Alexander Cole October 05, 2026
Politics MAGA Rapper Playboy The Beast Sues U.S. Government By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Dame Dash Claims JAŸ-Z Cut Him Off To Build His Image As A Mogul Dame Dash discusses one of the final conversations he had with JAŸ-Z. By Aron A. October 08, 2026
Music Diddy Allegedly Paid Inmates To Cook, Clean, & Do Laundry At Fort Dix Claims from former inmates describe Diddy paying for help with daily chores while allegedly enjoying extra comforts behind bars. By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Too Short Says He’ll Be At Diddy’s Welcome-Home Party A longtime friendship remains intact as Too $hort says he’ll attend Diddy’s homecoming and offers advice for life after prison. By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Lil Durk Verdict Delayed As Jury Asks For Digital Evidence After two weeks of witness testimony and arguments from the prosecution and the defense, the jury needs more time for a Lil Durk verdict. By Alexander Cole September 09, 2026
Music Appeals Court Allows Jay-Z To Try To Revive Tony Buzbee Lawsuit While this is good news for Jay-Z, it doesn't automatically mean his defamation and extortion claims against Tony Buzbee will move forward. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music 50 Cent Wastes No Time Responding To Rick Ross' Battery Arrest 50 Cent came through with a strong reaction just minutes after Rick Ross was arrested for allegedly batter and domestic violence. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026