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Music Drake Scores Major Legal Win As Photographer Abandons “What Did I Miss?” Lawsuit In November, Drake was sued by Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti, who accused him of copyright infringement. By Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026
Music Turk & Cash Money Tour Promoters Reportedly Seek To Settle Exit Dispute Turk claims promoters wrongfully booted him from Cash Money's 30th anniversary tour, whereas they claim he was sabotaging the trek. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Faces Immense Pushback For Comments On Christianity In Nigeria Nicki Minaj has praised Donald Trump on several occasions on social media in recent weeks, sparking controversy online. By Cole Blake November 03, 2025
Music Joe Budden’s Harsh Take On J. Cole’s “Trunk Sale” Tour Confuses DJ Akademiks J. Cole's old Honda Civic recently broke down in the middle of his "Trunk Sale" tour, prompting Joe Budden to weigh in. By Caroline Fisher February 26, 2026
Music Drake Claps Back At Fan Who Claims "CLB" Has The Worst Cover Ever Drake was clowned for his artwork choice for "Certified Lover Boy" when it released and it seems some hold it in low regard all time too. By Zachary Horvath February 26, 2026
Music J. Cole Greeted By Mob Of Fans As His Honda Civic Gets Repaired J. Cole has been traveling around the country in his Honda Civic to sell CD copies of his newest album, "The Fall-Off." By Cole Blake February 24, 2026
Music DJ Vlad Claims Cassie Is Just As Guilty As Diddy After Trial Verdict A jury found Diddy not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering in his criminal trial in New York City on Wednesday. By Cole Blake July 03, 2025
Music Gloria Estefan Fiercely Defends Husband Emilio Against Diddy Accuser In New Declaration Earlier this year, Emilio Estefan Jr. was named in a lawsuit filed by a man who alleges he was sexually assaulted by Diddy. By Caroline Fisher August 05, 2025
Music Donald Trump “Seriously” Considers Diddy Pardon As Sentencing Looms When asked if he'd consider pardoning Diddy in May, Donald Trump said that he'd "certainly look at the facts." By Caroline Fisher July 30, 2025
Music Milagro Gramz Will Be Coughing Up Money For Megan Thee Stallion's Lawyers Megan Thee Stallion appears to have the upper hand in her lawsuit against Milagro Gramz, as evidenced by the YouTuber needing to pay up. By Zachary Horvath July 26, 2025
Music Anthony Fantano Goes To War With Kanye West's Fanbase After Calling "Vultures" An "Unreviewable" Album Anthony Fantano will not be intimidated. By Alexander Cole February 13, 2024
Music SZA Reveals Which Of Her Songs Are Associated With Each Zodiac Sign There were some controversial choices, especially for Cancers. By Lavender Alexandria February 01, 2024