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Music Statik Selektah Wants The Smoke With Piers Morgan After stepping up to defend the honor of the late Larry King, Statik Selektah has found himself preparing for war against Piers Morgan. By Mitch Findlay January 25, 2021
Music Doja Cat Shares Date On IG Amid Album Rollout Doja Cat posted the date, September 1st, on Instagram with a photo of herself with devil horns. By Cole Blake August 23, 2023
Music Trugoy The Dove Of De La Soul Dead At 54 Details surrounding his death have not yet been revealed, and the group was just celebrating their albums' upcoming release on streaming. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 12, 2023
Relationships Waka Flocka Says He Won't Settle In His Next Relationship Waka Flocka won't be putting up with a single "red flag." By Caroline Fisher July 19, 2023
Music Troy Ave Opens Fire On Robbery Suspect In Harrowing Security Footage In June, Troy Ave and celebrity chef Geoff Cole's evening took an unexpected turn when a man tried to rob them in San Diego. By Caroline Fisher July 16, 2025
Music Smokepurpp Speaks On His Background & Influences In XXL Freshman Profile Smokepurpp explains himself in his XXL interview. By Matthew Parizot June 19, 2018
Music LL Cool J Reaffirms He Created The Hip-Hop Acronym “G.O.A.T” During Late-Night Conversation With Seth Meyers LL Cool J released his debut album, Radio, in 1985. It includes classic songs such as “I Can’t Live Without My Radio,” “Rock The Bells." By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 24, 2025
Music Drake Links Up With Julia Wolf For Her Toronto Concert Julia Wolf is making big waves with her alternative rock and pop sounds, and Drake is a big fan of her new album "PRESSURE." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2025
Music LL Cool J Returning With First Album In Over A Decade, Announces New Single LL Cool J's been teasing a return for quite some time now, and with "Saturday Night Special" coming on June 14, he's finally ready. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 08, 2024
Music Tyga And YG Unveil Tracklist for "Hit Me When U Leave The Klub: The Playlist" The tracklist features some heavy-hitters as guest appearances. By Tallie Spencer September 25, 2023
Music Diddy Loses $100 Million Judgment Against Sexual Assault Accuser Diddy is reportedly going to have to pay out a huge amount. By Cole Blake September 10, 2024
Music Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O'Neal Traded Bars On NBA Rap Classic "3X's Dope" The Mamba & Shaq Diesel took their chemistry to the booth. By Mitch Findlay January 29, 2020