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Music Akon Sets The Record Straight Amid Arrest Reports Earlier this week, it was reported that Akon was arrested in Georgia on an outstanding bench warrant and booked into the Smyrna City Jail. By Caroline Fisher November 13, 2025
Music Tony Buzbee Scoffs At The Rumors That He Cannot Practice Law In New York City Tony Buzbee, who has been involved with the former Jay-Z and Diddy lawsuit, is shutting down rumors that he can't practice law in New York. By Zachary Horvath February 24, 2025
Music Jacquees Steals The Show On Our New "R&B Season" Update: Stream Cleo Sol, Lola Young, and Lil Yachty also brought some heat. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 03, 2024
Music Andre 3000 Recalls Meeting Prince, Thought He Was Throwing Shade "He could tell that I didn’t know what to say," Andre 3000 says. By Caroline Fisher December 15, 2023
Music Gunna Previews A Vibey Wizkid Collab Off Of "The Last Wun" Gunna announced the release date for his last album with YSL yesterday (August 4) and he's going out with a bang. By Zachary Horvath August 05, 2025
Music Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist Drop "Alfredo" Movie Trailer Before Sequel's Rumored Release Date Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are rumored to drop "Alfredo 2" later this month, with a lead single supposedly coming in just a few hours. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 17, 2025
Music Ranking Drake's Albums Since "Certified Lover Boy" Drake’s output this decade has been prolific as he has released at least one full-length album each year. By Wyatt Westlake October 09, 2023
Music TDE's Punch Believes Talent, Good Music Outweighs Marketing & Promotion He wasn't saying that marketing isn't important, but he is giving an opinion based on his successful experiences. By Erika Marie September 27, 2022
Politics Diddy Able To Cast Vote In U.S. Election From Behind Bars He's had a varied political history. By Elias Andrews November 05, 2024
Music Halle Bailey Shares Her "Severe, Severe" Experience With Postpartum Depression Bailey made the revelation in a new interview. By Alexander Cole April 24, 2024
Music Flavor Flav Is A Swiftie, Surprising Moment At 2023 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony Flavor Flav is someone who you wouldn't expect to be a Swiftie. By Tallie Spencer November 03, 2023
Music Diddy Secures New Legal Representation Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuits Diddy has faced some tremendous consequences in light of his allegations. By Caroline Fisher December 14, 2023