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Music Benzino Explains Why 50 Cent Is Ruining His Own Legacy By Disrespecting Big Meech & Irv Gotti 50 Cent turned his back on his "BMF" ties after Big Meech's release and mocked the death of Irv Gotti decades after their feud's peak. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 03, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA Achieve New Streaming Milestone For "luther" On Road To No. 1 Following their Super Bowl halftime show, SZA and Kendrick Lamar fans are enjoying "luther" even more on streaming services. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2025
Music Cardi B Firmly Denies Assault Accuser's Allegations As 2nd Day Of Trial Begins The update comes as Cardi B is still gearing up for the long-awaited release of her next album, "Am I the Drama?" By Cole Blake August 26, 2025
Music Drake Asks Stake If It's "Personal" After Being Unable To Withdraw Funds From Account Drake recently (potentially) burnt a bridge with Kick and Stake and was unable to withdraw his money from Stake following his latest rant. By Devin Morton August 24, 2025
Music The Weeknd Brings Out Future During Atlanta Tour Stop For Performance Of "Low Life" The Weeknd has brought out several big-name special guests along his tour stops, but this one with Future may go down as the best. By Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025
Music Joey Bada$$ Announces "The Dark Aura Tour" With Ab-Soul & Rapsody As Special Guests The tour announcement comes after Joey Bada$$ had to delay the release of his highly-anticipated new album. By Cole Blake August 18, 2025
Music Chance The Rapper Speaks To Rory & Mal About Current Relationship With Kanye West Chance The Rapper sat down with Rory & Mal to discuss "Star Line" and where things stand with him and Kanye West. By Devin Morton August 15, 2025
Music Tory Lanez’s Appeals Denied In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case In two petitions, Tory Lanez alleged that his due process rights had been violated, and that key evidence was not available to his attorneys. By Caroline Fisher August 13, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion's Microphone Abruptly Cut During Coachella Performance Megan Thee Stallion was among several artists to perform over the weekend including Travis Scott, Post Malone, and more. By Cole Blake April 14, 2025
Music 50 Cent Delivers Surprising Take On Potential Diddy Comeback 50 Cent continues to stand by his new Netflix docuseries, despite Diddy's team calling it a "shameful hit piece." By Caroline Fisher December 10, 2025
Music 50 Cent Calls Diddy His "Favorite Villain" While Denying Any Personal Beef 50 Cent executive produced the "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" docuseries about Diddy, which the Bad Boy mogul is not very happy about. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2025
Music Maino Goes Off On DJ Akademiks For Fabolous Comments While Likening Him To "A Jar Of Relish" Maino is passionately defending Fabolous after DJ Akademiks made fun of how the rapper dresses compared to his age. By Zachary Horvath December 04, 2025