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Music UMG Reportedly Files Motion To Dismiss Drake Defamation Lawsuit Over "Not Like Us" Drake isn't letting his legal battle slow his other efforts down, as he recently seemed to tease a new music video for "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 17, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Goes Ballistic On YesJulz After She Said He "Sucks" As A Music Journalist DJ Akademiks admitted he didn't know who F1LTHY was while covering the release of Playboi Carti's new album, "MUSIC." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025
Music Drake Awkwardly Quotes Infamous Kendrick Lamar Line From "Euphoria" During "Drizzmas Giveaway" Drake might have gifted fans some amazing prizes, but he also wrapped some ammo for the haters under the tree during his stream. By Zachary Horvath December 27, 2024
Music Playboi Carti Teases New Collaborations With Mustard And Lil Baby The rapper continues to fan the flames. By Elias Andrews December 13, 2024
Sports Kanye West Recalls Bizarre Story About Spending The Day Kobe Bryant Died At Kylie Jenner's House Kanye West previously changed the title of his upcoming album from "WW3" to "Cuck" after dropping the song, "Cousin." By Cole Blake April 22, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Addresses Neighbors' Complaints About His Dogs In New Body Cam Footage We will see if DJ Akademiks addresses this video in any capacity, as he's too busy reporting on important hip-hop matters. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Azealia Banks Cheers On Taylor Swift To Clap Back At Kanye West Azealia Banks’ 2025 has been filled with feuds. The rap star has exchanged words with Doechii, Wale, and Kanye West. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 12, 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 Keke Palmer Bares All On Alleged Altercation With Her Ex Darius Jackson & Restraining Order While Promoting New Album "Just Keke" Keke Palmer is set to return for the sequel of her breakout 2025 film, One of Them Days, co-starring SZA, produced by Issa Rae. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 23, 2025
Music Diddy's Sons Justin And Christian "King" Combs Send Him Father's Day Well-Wishes Amid Trial Diddy's family has shown up in court to support him in his federal trial, and they have made that solidarity clear online as well. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 16, 2025
Music Reginae Carter Defends Her Dad Lil Wayne Amid "Tha Carter VI" Criticism Reginae Carter also defended her father Lil Wayne when fans clowned his "SNL 50" performance back in February. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 15, 2025
Music Kanye West Sings "Only One" To North In Wholesome China Concert Moment No matter what, this still ranks as one of Ye's most beautiful records. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 28, 2024