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Music Saucy Santana Teases DJ Akademiks Diss Track It doesn't look like Saucy Santana plans on reconciling with DJ Akademiks any time soon. By Caroline Fisher November 08, 2023
Music Timbaland Says "Oompa-Loompa" Song Inspired Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody" Timbaland says that "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" inspired the beat for Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody." By Cole Blake May 01, 2023
Music Diddy's Team Elects Not To Cross-Examine Cassie's Mother During Her Testimony Cassie Ventura's mom, Regina, took the stand and not for very long either. David James, Sharay Hayes, and more have also spoken. By Zachary Horvath May 20, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Reschedules Dallas "Hot Girl Summer" Show Due To NBA Finals Meg can't catch a break. By Caroline Fisher June 06, 2024
Pop Culture Diddy Encourages Gunna Over The Phone Gunna says this entire ordeal is a part of his journey, allowing him to refocus. By Lawrencia Grose October 02, 2022
Music NBA YoungBoy’s Merch Partner Sues Him Ahead Of “MASA” Tour NBA YoungBoy's first-ever headlining tour is scheduled to begin next month with a performance in Dallas, Texas. By Caroline Fisher August 11, 2025
Music Chrisean Rock Claims She Bought An Island, Reveals Its Name Chrisean is upping her real estate game. By Alexander Cole November 16, 2023
Original Content Jadakiss Songs: The LOX Icon's Best Collabs Jadakiss has worked alongside many legends, including his fellow Lox members. We've compiled a list of his best collabs. By Wyatt Westlake May 03, 2023
Music Pooh Shiesty Finally Gets Trial Date In Gucci Mane Robbery & Kidnapping Case Pooh Shiesty, his father, and Big30 have all pleaded not guilty to robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane at a studio. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 21, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Speaks Candidly About Getting Kidnapped By The Nine Trey Bloods 6ix9ine was kidnapped by his own gang, the Nine Trey Bloods, back in 2018, after filming a music video for "FEFE" in Los Angeles. By Zachary Horvath October 01, 2025
Music Young Thug’s “Hear No Evil” turns 6: Why The EP Is A Critical Entry In His Catalog Young Thug's "Hear No Evil" EP was a surprise release but remains a hallmark in his rich catalog. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi May 06, 2024
Music Cardi B Sued Over Infamous Las Vegas Microphone Throwing Incident The lawsuit comes as Cardi B is gearing up to finally release her long-awaited sophomore studio album, "Am I The Drama?" By Cole Blake July 23, 2025