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Music Kendrick Lamar Shatters Two More Major Records Thanks To “GNX” And “Luther” Kendrick Lamar's got a lot going for him these days, from his chart-topping album "GNX" to his massively successful tour with SZA. By Caroline Fisher July 02, 2025
Music Diddy Sued For Allegedly Sodomizing Man Without His Consent At House Party This is Diddy's latest sexual assault lawsuit, which arrived as his trial's defense team is getting ready to give their closing arguments. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2025
Music Cardi B's New Album Has Reportedly Sold Over A Million Copies Three Months Before Release Cardi B's new album "Am I The Drama?" will reportedly include massive singles on it from previous years, and it's now available for preorder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 23, 2025
Music Ski Mask The Slump God Attends XXXTENTACION Memorial At X's Mother's House XXXTENTACION passed away seven years ago, and his mom Cleopatra Bernard hosted Ski Mask The Slump God and many others for its anniversary. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2025
Music Childish Gambino Scores Legal Win As “This Is America” Lawsuit Backfires The case ultimately fell apart in court. By Tallie Spencer March 20, 2026
Music T-Pain Fooled Fans With Dramatic Video But Thanks Them With TP20 Fall Tour This October T-Pain has collaborated with the biggest names in hip-hop and created some of the most memorable songs of the 2000s like "Bartender." By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 06, 2025
Music Diddy Allegedly Told Cassie’s Friend He Was “The Devil” During Chilling Encounter Bryana “Bana” Bongolan recently took the stand in Diddy's federal trial, recalling frightening experiences she allegedly had with the mogul. By Caroline Fisher June 05, 2025
Relationships Brian McKnight Puts His Brother On Blast For Announcing His Son Niko’s Death Last week, it was revealed that Brian McKnight's eldest son Niko passed away following a two-year battle with cancer. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Music Adam22 Asks Wack 100 To Explain Why Feds Didn't Book Him Over Big U RICO Case Adam22 also pressed Wack 100 over allegations he possesses various lewd leaks from celebrities like Nipsey Hussle and Kim Kardashian. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 31, 2025
Music 50 Cent Isn't Buying Floyd Mayweather's Bold Claim About Owning 100 Buildings In New York 50 Cent once again is poking fun at his longtime rival, Floyd Mayweather, this time for his appearance on "The Tonight Show." By Cole Blake March 26, 2025
Music Drake’s Net Worth Could Skyrocket Thanks To Imminent Dave’s Hot Chicken Sale Things are looking up for Drake. By Caroline Fisher February 13, 2025
Music Suge Knight Recalls 2Pac Allegedly Punching Snoop Dogg In The Face Over Diddy & Biggie According to Suge Knight, 2Pac was allegedly livid after Snoop Dogg's Hot 97 appearance. By Caroline Fisher February 12, 2025