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Music DJ Akademiks Unveils Who The Real Boogeyman Is In The Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef Akademiks had an interesting take on the ongoing feud. By Alexander Cole May 08, 2024
Music Young Thug’s “Hear No Evil” turns 6: Why The EP Is A Critical Entry In His Catalog Young Thug's "Hear No Evil" EP was a surprise release but remains a hallmark in his rich catalog. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi May 06, 2024
Music Dr. Dre Calls Eminem The Best Rapper Of All Time, Fans Debate While no one is exactly surprised that the N.W.A. legend would praise Slim Shady like this, some folks are quick to question it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 16, 2024
Music Ray J Would Be Less Surprised If The Kardashians Faced RICO Charges Than Diddy Ray J has been fairly vocal about Diddy's legal battle lately, even recently revealing that he believes he'll be found not guilty. By Caroline Fisher June 01, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Assistant Capricorn Clark Alleges He Kidnapped Her Over Missing Jewelry Capricorn Clark took the witness stand in Diddy's criminal trial on Tuesday after a break for Memorial Day Weekend. By Cole Blake May 27, 2025
Music Lawyers Warn Prosecutors That They're Still Nowhere Close To A Conviction In Diddy's Trial Diddy is facing charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering in the ongoing criminal trial, which will continue on Tuesday. By Cole Blake May 26, 2025
Music Diddy To Enjoy Memorial Day Festivities Behind Bars Amid Federal Trial Next week, Diddy's longtime assistant Capricorn Clark is expected to take the stand in his sex trafficking trial. By Caroline Fisher May 24, 2025
Politics Nelly Calls Out Kamala Harris For Marrying A White Man Amid Donald Trump Performance Backlash Nelly recently suggested that he's more pro-Black than Kamala Harris because of who they each decided to marry. By Caroline Fisher June 30, 2025
Music LL Cool J Questions Rap Legacies In Upcoming Documentary "Hip Hop Was Born Here" LL Cool J is one of hip hop's first superstars. He was selling out arenas by the time he was in High School. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 29, 2025
Music Diddy Prosecutors Rest Their Case After More Alleged “Freak-Off” Revelations The prosecution's final witness, Homeland Security Investigations special agent Joseph Cerciello, testified in Diddy's trial today. By Caroline Fisher June 24, 2025
Music R Kelly Fights To Remove Chicago Prosecutors From His Case Due To Alleged Corruption This move from R Kelly's legal team comes shortly after their demand for a new trial and the denial of his home detention request. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 23, 2025
Music Baby Tate Comes Under Fire For Admitting She Doesn't Watch "Madea" The hot take about Tyler Perry's character, Madea, has led to Baby Tate going back and forth with fans on social media. By Cole Blake July 22, 2025