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Politics Kneecap Cancels U.S. Tour As Legal Fallout From Terrorism Charge Continues Kneecap has labeled the case against them a "witch-hunt" as member Mo Chara faces a terrorism related charge. By Cole Blake August 25, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Deems Megan Thee Stallion A "Liar" In Latest Deposition Footage DJ Akademiks had a deposition with Roc Nation where he answered questions about his alleged financial compensation from artists and labels. By Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025
Music T-Hood Autopsy Reveals Details Of His Fatal Injuries Earlier this month, T-Hood was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds at his home in Snellville, Georgia. By Caroline Fisher August 20, 2025
Music Earl Sweatshirt Drops Featureless Tracklist For "Live Laugh Love" Earl Sweatshirt surprised quite a few people this past weekend by announcing this project and the quick turnaround before it arrives. By Zachary Horvath August 19, 2025
Sports Stephen Jackson Says Lil Yachty Apologized For Controversial George Floyd Lyric George Floyd's brother Terrence also called out Lil Yachty for his controversial lyrical reference in a new song he teased. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 16, 2025
Music Fans Speculate That Cardi B's Upcoming Single Samples A Classic Jay-Z Track Cardi B is gearing up to drop her latest single "Imaginary Players," and fans believe it'll sample the classic Jay-Z track. By Devin Morton August 12, 2025
Politics Nicki Minaj Escalates Feud With Gavin Newsom In Another Heated Rant Nicki Minaj has already traded shots with Governor Gavin Newsom in several posts on social media in recent months. By Cole Blake February 23, 2026
Music Cardi B Blames "The Government" For Comical Onstage Mishap During Tour Considering Cardi B's recent online clash with the United States Department of Homeland Security, maybe this joke is deeper than fans think. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2026
Music Cardi B Tells Fans "Jump ICE" If Agents Show Up On Her Tour Cardi B delivered the commentary half-jokingly. By Tallie Spencer February 12, 2026
Politics Joe Budden Predicts More Artists Will Publicly Support Donald Trump Budden believes more artist will support Trump for a check. By Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals The Release Date For "The Fall Off" With Gorgeous Teaser Trailer J. Cole has been teasing "The Fall Off" for years, and today, the artist came through with the album's official release date. By Alexander Cole January 14, 2026
Music Cardi B Dismissively Responds To Offset's Apology Track "Move On" Offset, despite having some bitter words for Cardi B and her new man, Stefon Diggs, he tried to end things peacefully on "Move On." By Zachary Horvath September 20, 2025