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Music Who Did Boosie Badazz Influence? Boosie Badazz's claim to have influenced many rappers is not so far-fetched. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi April 30, 2024
Music J. Cole Details His Creative Process Behind "Disc 2 Track 2" From "The Fall-Off" J. Cole will finally be releasing his highly anticipated project, "The Fall-Off," as his seventh studio album, next month. By Cole Blake January 21, 2026
Music Lil Yachty Unleashes New Batch Of Tracks Through "The Concrete Leak System" On SoundCloud Lil Yachty has been adding to his SoundCloud catalog over the last four years with the last updates coming in 2024. By Zachary Horvath May 13, 2025
Music Milagro Gramz Will Represent Herself In Megan Thee Stallion's Appeal The court previously dropped Megan Thee Stallion's defamation claim against Milagro Gramz due to her classification as a media defendant. By Cole Blake January 19, 2026
Music King Combs Pleads For His Father Diddy’s Freedom In Heartfelt Letter Ahead Of Sentencing Diddy is facing a maximum sentence of ten years for each count of transportation for prostitution, or up to 20 years total. By Caroline Fisher September 24, 2025
Music Sean Kingston In Trouble As Judge Denies Concert Opportunity Ahead Of Wire Fraud Sentencing Sean Kingston had a shot to make some money to pay off his debt, but the judge wasn't moved by him and his attorney's argument. By Zachary Horvath May 07, 2025
Music Snoop Dogg Suggests Moneybagg Yo Pivot Into Acting "You're more than just a rap star," Snoop explained to the Memphis rapper. By Alexis Oatman August 08, 2023
Music Kanye West's First Intro For "LIKE THAT" REMIX Surfaces & It Was Originally A Callback To This "Late Registration" Record What intro do you think fits the remix better? By Zachary Horvath May 27, 2024
Sports Cardi B Celebrates Patriots Thrilling Win Over Ravens With Owner Robert Kraft Cardi B got to watch an exciting AFC matchup between New England and Baltimore on Sunday night and thankfully, her man's team took the W. By Zachary Horvath December 23, 2025
Streetwear Ciara Dons A Sultry Cutout-Clad Little Black Dress While Strutting To Lil Baby's "Frozen" The mother of three is throwing a "Body Party" with her latest thirst trap. By Hayley Hynes January 23, 2023
Music "Jane" Alleges Diddy Is Still Paying For Her Rent Despite Trial Testimony The anonymous alleged sex trafficking victim previously alleged during trial that she exchanged "freak-offs" with Diddy for rent money. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2025
Pop Culture Tony Yayo Likens Katt Williams Interview To Tupac's "Hit 'Em Up" Yayo also feels as though Katt Williams is like the 50 Cent of the comedy world. By Aron A. January 09, 2024