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Music Gunna, GloRilla, Jim Jones & More Lead The 2025 Hot 97 Summer Jam Lineup Other 2025 Hot 97 Summer Jam performers include A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Muni Long, Ja Rule, Kash Doll, Cash Cobain, and many more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 31, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Wins Favorite Female Rapper At The AMAs Despite Stiff Competition Megan Thee Stallion made a strong case for herself to nab this AMA hardware with her last album and its deluxe being the highlights. By Zachary Horvath May 27, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Labels Yung Miami The "Nucleus" Of The Diddy Allegations Diddy will be returning to the courtroom in October for a hearing to determine his sentence following his high-profile criminal trial. By Cole Blake August 25, 2025
Music Kodak Black Claims He’ll Never Sign Another Artist During Heated Rant Recently, Kodak Black hopped online to vent about some of the issues he's run into since launching his Sniper Gang label. By Caroline Fisher July 23, 2025
Music Monte Lipman Net Worth 2024: What Is The Music Executive Worth? Explore the remarkable journey of Monte Lipman, co-founder of Republic Records, and his strategic vision in the music industry. By Rain Adams February 01, 2024
Music Will And Jada Smith Family Foundation To Close Following Post-Oscars Slap Revenue Decline The news comes after reports of a sharp decline in revenue and donations. By Tallie Spencer March 27, 2024
Music Young Thug's YSL Trial Postponed To 2024 After Co-Defendant Stabbing Young Thug received some disappointing news in court on Tuesday. By Cole Blake December 12, 2023
Music Meek Mill Trolls DJ Akademiks Over Podcast Offer, Ak Claps Back The conversation quickly centered around the Philly MC's music and topic matter contradicting his reform-driven messages. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 18, 2024
Music 2 Chainz' Momma Is Loving Her Newfound Fame After "Proud" Video A star is born. By Mitch Findlay April 24, 2018
Music Yella Beezy Finally Gets Trial Date For Alleged Mo3 Murder Plot Yella Beezy has been allegedly linked to the death of Mo3, who was shot and killed in Texas back in 2020 at the age of 28. By Cole Blake August 26, 2025
Politics New York Senate Passes "Rap Music On Trial" Bill, Limits Use Of Lyrics As Evidence The state senate passed the "Rap Music on Trial" bill at the encouragement of Jay-Z and others. By Rex Provost May 18, 2022
Music Judge Scolds Lil Durk Fans For Giving "Free Durk" Postcards In Courtroom The judge in the Lil Durk case reportedly warned fans they could be prosecuted for contempt of court due to their actions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026