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Music Jay Critch Spits "Ignorant Sh*t" On Funkmaster Flex Freestyle Jay Critch holds it down on Funkmaster Flex. By Mitch Findlay February 27, 2018
Music Ye Says He Never Profited Off Of "Donda 2" Stem Player The artist formerly known as Kanye West previously stated that the Stem player generated $2.2M in revenue in the first day. By Aron A. March 03, 2023
Music Alchemist Announces New "Bread" EP Release Date Alchemist is coming through with a late November treat. By Mitch Findlay November 19, 2018
Music Drake's "Nice For What" Takes Back Its Spot At The Top Of The Billboard Charts Drake returns to his natural habitat at the top of the Billboard charts. By Matthew Parizot May 29, 2018
Music Toni Braxton Testifies Against Alleged Thief Of Birdman's $1 Million Engagement Ring Toni Braxton goes face to face with the thief accused of stealing $2.5 of her most prized jewelry. By Devin Ch July 12, 2019
Politics Adin Ross Wants To Ask Donald Trump To Pardon Tory Lanez Adin Ross has been one of Tory Lanez's most vocal and consistent online supporters, so this loyal wish is no surprise. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 05, 2024
Music Chris Brown Excitedly Teases Brand New Banger With Sexyy Red Chris Brown presumably previewed this new Sexyy Red collab after one of his "Breezy Bowl XX" world tour concerts. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Says Top5 Hasn’t Succeeded At Anything Except Being A “Drake D*ck Rider” Top5 is ready to get into the boxing ring with 6ix9ine. By Aron A. June 01, 2026
Music DJ Tim Westwood Faces Sexual Misconduct Accusations From 7 Women Tim Westwood denied all allegations made against him. By Aron A. April 26, 2022
Pop Culture Grammy Chief Says He's "Surprised" The Weeknd Wasn't Nominated The President and Chief Executive Officer of The Recording Academy made a statement responding to The Weeknd's allegations that the Grammys intentionally snubbed him. By Ellie Spina November 25, 2020
Music King Von’s Son’s Mother Calls OTF Vonnie A “Liar And Thief” At Lil Durk Trial Lil Durk’s defense used testimony from King Von’s son’s mother to challenge OTF Vonnie’s version of the alleged revenge plot. By Erika Marie September 04, 2026
Music Halle Bailey & DDG Restraining Order Extended As Lawyers Work On Written Agreement In May of this year, Halle Bailey was granted a temporary restraining order against DDG after alleging that he violently attacked her. By Caroline Fisher October 16, 2025