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Music Ice Spice Sex Tape Leak Rumors Run Rampant On Social Media Ice Spice is the latest artist to get hit by blue check desperation. By Alexander Cole March 19, 2024
Music Drake's Mother Flexes "ICEMOM" Tattoo Drake's mother Sandra Graham was a big part of his "FOMO" short film, and she even showed off her new "ICEMAN" inspired ink. By Alexander Cole September 16, 2026
Music Appeals Court Allows Jay-Z To Try To Revive Tony Buzbee Lawsuit While this is good news for Jay-Z, it doesn't automatically mean his defamation and extortion claims against Tony Buzbee will move forward. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music Kid Cudi Fires Back At M.I.A. Lawsuit By Invoking First Amendment Kid Cudi responded to M.I.A's lawsuit. By Aron A. September 10, 2026
Music Fans Believe GloRilla Took Aim At Megan Thee Stallion On "MANE" Online speculation is heating up after listeners pointed to several lyrics on GloRilla & Pooh Shiesty's "MANE" that they believe reference Megan. By Erika Marie June 26, 2026
Music Pretty Ricky’s Spectacular Smith Sued Over Sexual Assault Allegations By Erika Marie September 15, 2026
Music Gunna Teases October Release For New Album “Splurge” With no official date yet, Gunna says Splurge will reflect the “next level” he is trying to reach creatively. By Erika Marie September 17, 2026
Music Lil Durk Accused of Hiring Actors To March Outside Courthouse During Closing Arguments Closing arguments in the Lil Durk trial are set to take place today, and some are accusing the artist and his team of paying actors. By Alexander Cole September 08, 2026
Relationships Toni Braxton Poses With Birdman In Sultry 59th Birthday Photoshoot Celebrating another year, Toni Braxton declared she’s “still feeling sexy” and shared a photo with Birdman. By Erika Marie October 08, 2026
Music Rick Ross Will Not Attend Pre-Trial Hearings In His Domestic Violence Case Rick Ross' arrest and release over battery charges follows domestic violence allegations against him from his ex Jazzma Kendrick. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Is Taking Hottieween To Las Vegas This year’s Hottieween moves to Las Vegas as Megan Thee Stallion expands the celebration with Cirque du Soleil and a new theme. By Erika Marie October 06, 2026
Music Diddy Ordered To Pay NBCUniversal Nearly $478K In Legal Fees After losing his documentary lawsuit, Diddy must pay NBCUniversal nearly $478,000, far below the company’s original request. By Erika Marie October 06, 2026