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TV 50 Cent Teases Scripted Drama About Top Rap Lawyer Drew Findling 50 Cent is looking to make another major mark on the drama genre of TV with this first look at a scripted Drew Findling series. By Zachary Horvath January 23, 2026
Music Rick Ross Shows Off Infamous Private Jet Following Starlink Upgrade Rick Ross recently did an interview with Complex, where he got to show off the private jet that caused so much controversy. By Alexander Cole August 19, 2026
Music N.O.R.E. Denies Carmen Bryan's Sexual Assault Allegations Carmen Bryan sued N.O.R.E. earlier this week for allegedly sexually assaulting her in 1999 at a Manhattan nightclub. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Music Joe Budden Podcast Passionately Debates Who's The Greatest Female Rapper Ever "The Joe Budden Podcast" got into a friendly debate over the top femcee. However, they did reach a consensus on a Mount Rushmore. By Zachary Horvath July 25, 2025
Original Content Mobb Deep Is Infinite: Havoc On Prodigy’s Legacy, The Alchemist’s Evolution & What Hip-Hop Would Be Like Without “Shook Ones” Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on. By Aron A. October 10, 2025
Music DJ Khaled Reveals Release Date For New Album "Aalam Of God" DJ Khaled's new album "Aalam Of God" recently got its first single "One Of Them" with Lil Baby and Future ahead of the LP's release date. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 10, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty Heads To Court Amid Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case Pooh Shiesty and his crew are currently facing charges related to the kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. By Caroline Fisher April 08, 2026
Music Did Gucci Mane Snitch? Everything We Know About Pooh Shiesty’s Arrest The FBI got Pooh Shiesty. The Internet's accusing Gucci Mane of snitching. Here's everything we know so far. By Aron A. April 07, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Sells Out Massive Mexico City Stadium On “Grand National” Tour Earlier this week, Kendrick Lamar kicked off the South American leg of his "Grand National" tour alongside CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso. By Caroline Fisher September 25, 2025
Music China Mac & Jin Reconcile Years After Violent Shooting Incident Years after a violent altercation left a man shot, Jin and China Mac move to put the past behind them. By Mitch Findlay June 20, 2019
Music The Weeknd's "After Hours" Production Credits Revealed The Weeknd's anticipated "After Hours" album features production from himself, Metro Boomin, and more. By Mitch Findlay March 18, 2020
Music JT Puts Fan On Blast For Calling Lil Uzi Vert Gay Someone claiming to be the rapper's "biggest fan" didn't seem like it. By Lavender Alexandria January 24, 2024