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Reviews G Herbo's "Humble Beast" (Review) G Herbo's shown promise throughout his career, and "Humble Beast" feels like a culmination of sorts. By Patrick Lyons September 25, 2017
Music Rihanna Takes Immediate Action Following Shooting At Her Home Rihanna's home was shot up over the weekend, and in the aftermath of this, the singer is doing what she can to move forward. By Alexander Cole March 10, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Thinks Only One Atlanta Rapper Can Beat New York In A "Verzuz" DJ Akademiks used the 50 Cent and T.I. beef to make a larger point about Atlanta hip-hop versus New York rap. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals He Wants To Focus On Producing For Other Artists J. Cole says that his newest album, "The Fall-Off," might be the last of his career as he switches his focus. By Cole Blake February 10, 2026
Music 50 Cent Won’t Back Down Amid $1 Million Lawsuit Against Ex 50 Cent is currently suing his ex, Shaniqua Tompkins, for allegedly violating a contract she signed with G-Unit Books. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026
Sports Jalen Hurts Wants NBA YoungBoy To Perform At The Super Bowl Halftime Show Jalen Hurts and several other NFL players discussed their ideal halftime show ahead of the Super Bowl on Sunday. By Cole Blake February 03, 2026
Music 50 Cent & Netflix Sued By Former Sex Worker Over Diddy Docuseries A former sex worker named Clayton Howard alleges that his story was misrepresented in "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." By Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026
Music J. Cole's Announcement For "The Fall-Off" Has Social Media Awestruck J. Cole recently provided fans with a major update on his seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off," and they're ecstatic. By Caroline Fisher January 14, 2026
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj Has Hilarious Response To Keke Palmer's Impression Of Her The Queen took it in stride. By Elias Andrews November 20, 2024
Music Funk Flex Goes Scorched Earth On Shyne Over His Claims Against Diddy And The 1999 Shooting This feud isn't dying out anytime soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 17, 2024
Music Diddy Receives Court Hearing Date For His Latest Bail Package Diddy's prosecutors have a few days to file their opposition. By Zachary Horvath November 12, 2024
Music Megan Thee Stallion & Winnie Harlow's Alleged Fight Sparks Debate On "The Breakfast Club" Jason Lee shared the alleged news, last week. By Cole Blake November 11, 2024