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Music DJ Akademiks Blasts Rap Media For “Protecting” Jay-Z After Epstein Files Drop During a recent livestream, DJ Akademiks raised some serious questions about Jay-Z's past and why it hasn't faced more scrutiny. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026
Music Kanye West's Hilariously Cringe "Hotline Bling" Verse Partially Leaks Online Considering the incredibly rocky relationship between Kanye West and Drake, this leak sounds more surreal than anything. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 26, 2025
Music Quando Rondo’s Prison Release Date Revealed Quando Rondo turned himself in after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy charges in January, and his release date has reportedly been revealed. By Caroline Fisher March 02, 2025
Music T.I. & Tiny Argue Over "Butt Squeeze" On "Family Hustle," Asia'h Responds Asia'h Epperson doesn't want to be implicated in the complicated web of T.I. and Tiny's marriage. By Devin Ch October 24, 2018
Original Content 5 U.K. Female Singers You Need To Know Female singers from the United Kingdom are making their way into the mainstream R&B scene. Check out the top five ladies to get acquainted with. By Kristen Bromiley December 27, 2017
Relationships Jayda Cheaves Alleges That Lil Baby Did Sleep With Ari Fletcher Jayda Cheaves is stepping forward and claiming that the history between Lil Baby and Ari Fletcher is more than just a rumor. By Zachary Horvath January 17, 2026
Music Ying Yang Twins: Where Are They Now? The Atlanta crunk stars were radio and club favorites in the 2000s. By Demi Phillips January 25, 2024
Music Nine Vicious Hints At Mysterious Tensions With Young Thug’s YSL Nine Vicious has generated a lot of excitement for himself thanks to inking a deal with Young Thug's YSL. But it seems things aren't good. By Zachary Horvath September 13, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Domestic Violence Allegations Resurface Thanks To Mysterious "okliar" Website The website is a parody of Kendrick's oklama hub. By Alexander Cole May 08, 2024
Music Who Is Roman Zolanski? Fans Discuss Problematic Nicki Minaj Alter Ego Amid Megan Thee Stallion Beef Fans are learning of more links between Minaj and sex offenders beyond her husband. By Ben Mock January 27, 2024
Numbers NBA YoungBoy Passes J. Cole & Future In Total Platinum & Gold Certifications At only 22-years-old, NBA YoungBoy already has more RIAA certifications than future Hall-of-Fame rappers J. Cole and Future. By Alex Zidel February 09, 2022
Relationships Mariah The Scientist Appears To Address Young Thug's Cheating Apology In Instagram Story Young Thug admitted to cheating on Mariah The Scientist on a leaked jail call, and she responded to his apology. By Devin Morton September 07, 2025