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Music Murda Beatz Donates $20,000 To First Book Canada Murda Beatz comes through with a truly inspiring gesture. By Mitch Findlay June 15, 2018
Music Cassie Blasted By Former Diddy Escort Clayton Howard Howard has sued Cassie and Diddy, alleging she gave him an STD. He released a video calling out the singer. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
Music Summer Walker Shows Off Her Latest Fashion Accessory, New Grill Summer Walker shows off another new look! By Tallie Spencer October 09, 2023
Music Papoose Appears To Take Shots At 50 Cent In New Song Preview 50 Cent and Papoose have exchanged various AI-generated jabs in recent days, and Claressa Shields has even been dragged into the feud. By Caroline Fisher January 07, 2026
Music Virgil Abloh Will DJ At His Own Residency In Las Vegas This Summer The multitalented men's artistic director of Louis Vuitton and Off-White, will be DJ'ing at his own Las Vegas Residency. By hnhh June 22, 2019
Music Tory Lanez Producer Squale Claims Industry Blackballed "PETERSON" Despite Fan Acclaim Many others have made similar claims about playlisting and label support concerning Tory Lanez, or rather, lack thereof. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2025
Music Nicholas Craven On "Penalty Of Leadership" With Boldy James, Mike Shabb & Upcoming "Craven Inc" Album A cornerstone of the drumless loop sound, Nicholas Craven has cemented his name in his work alongside Boldy James, Ransom, and Tha God Fahim. But in finding a collaborator in Montreal's Mike Shabb, he's "getting in on the ground floor." Craven discusses his upcoming producer album, "Craven Inc," producing Boldy James' "Penalty Of Leadership," and his creative process. By Aron A. July 26, 2024
Music Metro Boomin Wishes Young Thug Happy Birthday With New Footage Of The Rapper Metro Boomin shared a collection of pictures and videos of himself with Young Thug in honor of the rapper's birthday. By Cole Blake August 16, 2023
Music Kanye West Faces Pressure To Support Ukraine Invasion If He Wants To Perform In Russia A Russian politician is calling for the concerts to be canceled unless Ye publicly supports the country’s war in Ukraine. By Aron A. August 20, 2026
Sports Diddy Looks To Fix "The Worst Jump Shot A Black Man Can Have" With Lethal Shooter: Watch The Lethal Shooter can fix anyone's jumper. By Zachary Horvath November 07, 2023
Music Lil Keed Offers BTS Look At His Life In New "Trapped On Cleveland 3" Short Film Lil Keed releases a new short film to accompany "Trapped On Cleveland 3," giving us a behind-the-scenes look at his life. By Alex Zidel August 11, 2020
Music Foolio Murder Suspects Make Their Pleas Official Foolio was shot and killed on June 23rd. By Alexander Cole August 29, 2024