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Music Young Thug Admits He's "Going Through It" After Dropping Apology Track The release of "Miss My Dogs" followed Young Thug's Big Bank interview, in which he promised to keep fans updated on his healing journey. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2025
Music Kanye West Hit With Sampling Lawsuit For "DONDA 2" Track "LORD LIFT ME UP" Kanye West has been tangled up in plenty of lawsuits of this faction as he's facing another one for "Donda" as well. By Zachary Horvath September 05, 2025
Pop Culture Kanye West Begs For Help From Celebrities Amid Kim Kardashian Custody Battle Kanye West feels completely powerless despite the fact that he is a father, but also the fact that everyone is watching him crumble. By Zachary Horvath April 22, 2025
Music Mello Buckzz's Boyfriend Shot-&-Killed During Her Mixtape Release Party Four people were killed and 14 others were wounded in the drive-by shooting at the Artis Lounge in Chicago. By Cole Blake July 03, 2025
Music Diddy Found Not Guilty Of Racketeering & Sex Trafficking Cassie, Convicted On Lesser Charges Diddy was facing charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation. Today, the jury gave their final verdict. By Alexander Cole July 02, 2025
Music Diddy Trial Stops Jury Deliberations Due To A Juror Being Confused About Their Instructions Both prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Diddy trial gave Judge Arun Subramanian suggestions on how to proceed. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2025
Music King Combs Shares BTS Footage Of His New EP With Kanye West King Combs teamed up with Kanye West for a new EP as his father, Diddy, remains on trial in New York City. By Cole Blake June 29, 2025
Music Kanye West Reportedly Owes Back Taxes On His Childhood Home In 2018, Kanye West purchased the old 1,600-square-foot South Shore home he grew up in from Rhymefest, who bought it two years prior. By Caroline Fisher November 06, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Says 21 Savage Isn’t A Gangster, Grew Up Sipping Tea With The Queen During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, 6ix9ine shared his thoughts on 21 Savage, and he didn't hold back. By Caroline Fisher November 06, 2025
Music Soulja Boy's Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim Demands $73.6 Million In Damages The jury is set to begin deliberating their verdict in the alleged sexual abuse case involving Soulja Boy on Tuesday. By Cole Blake April 09, 2025
Music "Jane" Clashes With Diddy's Defense Lawyer Over Designer Bag Prices During Trial Teny Geragos had a heated exchange with "Jane," the anonymous alleged sex trafficking victim testifying in Diddy's federal trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 10, 2025
Music Diddy's Attempts At A Mistrial Immediately Shot Down By Judge Diddy's criminal trial continued with witness testimony on Wednesday as he faces the possibility of life in prison. By Cole Blake May 28, 2025