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Music Big30 To Be Released From Jail Ahead Of Gucci Mane Kidnapping Trial Big30 and Pooh Shiesty are set to go on trial for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of legendary artist Gucci Mane. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Music Tory Lanez Wants Restraining Order Against Prison Guard New court filings reveal Tory Lanez fears for his safety in prison following a violent stabbing attack and an ongoing dispute with corrections officials. By Erika Marie June 01, 2026
Music Drake Turned Into JAŸ-Z—And Became The Version He Once Mocked Drake once mocked the worldview that produced JAŸ-Z's art references. A decade later, he's become wealthy enough to understand them. By Aron A. June 09, 2026
Music Jim Jones Challenges Cam'ron To A Solo Verzuz Battle, Blames Cam For Dipset's Loss Jim Jones wants to bring it back to Harlem. By Aron A. May 26, 2026
Music Joe Budden Reacts To Latto Disproving His Drake Ghostwriting Claims "The Joe Budden Podcast" discussed musical influence, artistic camaraderie, and creative processes in relation to Latto and Drake. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2026
Music Afroman Shows Support For Ant Jefe, No Jumper Host Who Got Murder Charge Afroman recently beat a high-profile case, and now he's hoping for No Jumper host Ant Jefe to beat his murder charge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music Drake's "Janice STFU" Hits Spotify Milestone Amid Billboard Dominance Drake's "Janice STFU" has also prompted multiple beef discussions following the release of "ICEMAN," specifically Joe Budden and Sauce Walka. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026
Music YG Reveals Release Date For New Album "The Gentlemen's Club" YG is one of the biggest West Coast artists in the world, and he is looking to come through for the fans with "The Gentlemen's Club." By Alexander Cole May 27, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane Kidnapping Trial Hit With Significant Delay Pooh Shiesty was set to go on trial July 6 for the alleged kidnapping of Gucci Mane, but that has since been delayed. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2026
Music Taxstone Hit With 37-Month Prison Sentence For Contraband Smuggling Taxstone is already serving a 35-year prison sentence for manslaughter tied to a fight with Troy Ave at a T.I. concert in 2016. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026
Music Foolio's Mother Mocks His Convicted Killers After Guilty Verdict Four men were recently convicted for the murder of Foolio, with a fifth suspect also being found guilty on lesser manslaughter charges. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Shown Love At Birthday Bash ATL 2026 Amid Pooh Shiesty Case Gucci Mane has been criticized for his alleged handling of the Pooh Shiesty situation, although this weekend, the artist received support. By Alexander Cole May 25, 2026