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Music Pras Fails To Avoid Prison In Conspiracy Appeal, But It's Not All Bad News Pras received a 14-year prison sentence for charges of money laundering, conspiracy, foreign lobbying, witness tampering, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Explains Her Homophobic Rant After Don Lemon Calls For Her To Be Deported Nicki Minaj and Don Lemon continued trading shots as their feud over the former CNN host's coverage of an anti-ICE protest intensified. By Cole Blake January 20, 2026
Music Yella Beezy Wants His Mo3 Murder Trial Delayed After His Mother's Death Yella Beezy will face trial for a charge of capital murder related to his alleged role in the killing of Mo3 in 2020. By Cole Blake January 19, 2026
Music Lauryn Hill Honors John Forté With Emotional Tribute Following His Passing Lauryn Hill writes a heartfelt message to her friend. By Tallie Spencer January 15, 2026
Music Daz Dillinger Asks For Fans’ Support Amid Kurupt’s Recovery By Caroline Fisher January 13, 2026
Music Joe Budden Confronts DJ Akademiks For Not Defending Him Against Adin Ross Joe Budden took strong issue with Adin Ross' Doechii criticisms, and DJ Akademiks explained why he's not checking Ross' Budden disses. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026
Music 50 Cent Brings In The New Year With An Electric Performance In Miami 50 Cent ended 2025 with a bang, taking the stage at E11EVEN and gifting his friend Flo Rida a luxury watch. By Caroline Fisher January 01, 2026
Music Young Thug Comes Back Like He Never Left On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update This week's "Fire Emoji" playlist update features blockbusters from Young Thug, Future, Megan Thee Stallion, and Ray Vaughn. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2025
Music Jay-Z Rape Accuser Looks To Dismiss His Defamation Suit Against Her On March 3, Jay-Z filed his defamation lawsuit against the Jane Doe who accused him of SA, as well as Tony Buzbee. By Zachary Horvath April 23, 2025
Music Ja Rule Leads Moving Irv Gotti Tribute Weeks After His Passing Ja Rule recently admitted that Irv Gotti's death has been painful for him, as it seems like it all happened so fast. By Caroline Fisher April 17, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Unloads On Drake & J. Cole With "Like That" Verse: "Your Best Work Is A Light Pack" Kendrick Lamar may have just started a lyrical showdown. By Alexander Cole March 22, 2024
Streetwear Beyonce Reveals How She Sneaks Into Stores Without Being Recognized Even Queen Bey loves a Target run. By Caroline Fisher March 02, 2024