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Music Lionel Richie Cancels Upcoming Dates After Cardiac Procedure Several concerts are off after Lionel Richie returned to the hospital for treatment related to an irregular heart rhythm. By Erika Marie September 22, 2026
Music Keefe D Demands An Appeal Following Conviction, Receives Sentencing Date Duane "Keefe D" Davis was convicted of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, and now, he wants to get a retrial. By Alexander Cole September 01, 2026
Music Drake "Family Matters": Unpacking The Bars Drake targets K-Dot and a wide range of other artists on “Family Matters.” By Demi Phillips May 10, 2024
Music A$AP Rocky Returns To Sweden Years After Infamous Arrest A$AP Rocky found himself back in Sweden on Monday, years after his situation where he was kept in custody by authorities. By Alexander Cole September 22, 2026
Music Milwaukee Rappers Lil Shiesty, Funny $Money Murdered Funny $Money and Lil Sheisty were killed at different stages of their careers in a shooting that has shaken Milwaukee’s Rap scene. By Erika Marie August 19, 2026
Music N.O.R.E. Accuses DJ Vlad Of Racism As Their Feud Gets Uglier By Erika Marie September 01, 2026
Music Trap Lore Ross Checked By Akademiks After Calling 21 Savage A Snake Trap Lore Ross and DJ Akademiks sat down for a conversation about the Lil Durk trial, where Ross had some comments about 21 Savage. By Alexander Cole September 09, 2026
Music JID's Reaction To Kendrick Lamar's Grammy Win Goes Viral JID went up against Kendrick Lamar in two categories at the Grammys. They included "Best Rap Album" and "Best Melodic Rap Performance." By Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026
Music Cardi B Accuses Nicki Minaj Of Being Diagnosed With Bipolar And Schizophrenia Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have been trading tons of explosive shots at one another on social media throughout the week. By Cole Blake October 01, 2025
Music The Complex, Compromised & Celebrated Legacy Of Travis Scott’s “Rodeo” Ten years after the release of "Rodeo," Travis Scott's flaws on the album are just as important to his identity and impact as his strengths. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 22, 2025
Music BET Awards 2026: Full List Of Winners The 2026 BET Awards winners are being announced tonight during a ceremony to be held a the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. By Alexander Cole June 28, 2026
Relationships Lil Wayne Announces Madi Cannon Breakup, Reveals They Were Never Engaged Lil Wayne and Madi Cannon were thought to be engaged, but as it turns out, the couple have decided to part ways. By Alexander Cole July 06, 2026