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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026 Music New sworn statements from Jane Doe are being cited as “explosive” evidence in Jay-Z’s push to reopen his case against Tony Buzbee.
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Erika Marie September 28, 2026 Streetwear Yeat was just spotted in NYC wearing an iced-out OVO owl chain that was reportedly gifted to him by Drake.
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Ben Atkinson September 21, 2026 Music Bradford Cohen was on VladTV where he spoke about representing Drake against baseless subpoenas in the XXXTentacion case.
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Alexander Cole September 15, 2026 Music Patrick Xavier Clark stands accused of killing Takeoff in November of 2022, and on November 5, he will finally stand trial.
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Alexander Cole September 15, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj’s MAGA criticism frustrates Coi Leray, who says even Barack Obama didn’t receive this much political attention.
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Erika Marie September 17, 2026 Music The promoters accuse Rick Ross of bailing on two concerts in North Carolina at the last minute, and instead, performing in Florida.
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Aron A. September 30, 2026 Music A lawsuit has revealed behind-the-scenes concerns over how much money was available to promote Nicki Minaj’s "Pink Friday 2."
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Erika Marie September 17, 2026 Relationships Three women who share children with the singer defended his parenting as his spat with Diamond continues.
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Erika Marie October 05, 2026 Music Before his Tupac conviction, Keefe D faced multiple jail violations and a separate conviction tied to an inmate fight.
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Erika Marie September 14, 2026 Music Reports about Keke Wyatt’s Georgia arrest are being challenged by her team, which says the court record tells a different story.
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Erika Marie September 25, 2026 Streetwear Playboi Carti's YVL x BAPE collab is live online after debuting at ComplexCon, and the pieces range from hats to camo zip hoodies.
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Ben Atkinson October 06, 2026
Music AZ Chike Shares Clip Of Kendrick Lamar's Advice For New Album "No Rest For The Wicked" does not have a Kendrick Lamar feature like many hoped, but AZ Chike got insights from K.Dot instead.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jay-Z Asks Court To Revive Extortion Case After Accuser Recants New sworn statements from Jane Doe are being cited as “explosive” evidence in Jay-Z’s push to reopen his case against Tony Buzbee.
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Erika Marie 
Streetwear Drake Gifts Yeat An Iced-Out OVO Owl Chain Yeat was just spotted in NYC wearing an iced-out OVO owl chain that was reportedly gifted to him by Drake.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Bradford Cohen Explains How He Fought Against Drake Subpoenas During XXXTentacion Murder Trial Bradford Cohen was on VladTV where he spoke about representing Drake against baseless subpoenas in the XXXTentacion case.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Takeoff's Alleged Killer Seeks To Examine Bullets Ahead Of Trial Patrick Xavier Clark stands accused of killing Takeoff in November of 2022, and on November 5, he will finally stand trial.
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Alexander Cole 
Politics Coi Leray Says Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Ties Don’t Erase Her Legacy Nicki Minaj’s MAGA criticism frustrates Coi Leray, who says even Barack Obama didn’t receive this much political attention.
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Erika Marie 
Music Rick Ross Sued After Allegedly Bailing On North Carolina Shows The promoters accuse Rick Ross of bailing on two concerts in North Carolina at the last minute, and instead, performing in Florida.
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Aron A. 
Music Nicki Minaj’s Team Called “Pink Friday 2” Promo Budget “Extremely Low” A lawsuit has revealed behind-the-scenes concerns over how much money was available to promote Nicki Minaj’s "Pink Friday 2."
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Erika Marie 
Relationships Chris Brown’s Other Baby Mamas Defend Him Amid Diamond Brown Dispute Three women who share children with the singer defended his parenting as his spat with Diamond continues.
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Erika Marie 
Music Keefe D Racked Up Jail Violations Before Tupac Murder Trial Before his Tupac conviction, Keefe D faced multiple jail violations and a separate conviction tied to an inmate fight.
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Erika Marie 
Music Keke Wyatt Denies Child Cruelty Charge After Georgia Arrest Reports about Keke Wyatt’s Georgia arrest are being challenged by her team, which says the court record tells a different story.
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Erika Marie 
Streetwear The Playboi Carti x BAPE Collection Just Dropped Playboi Carti's YVL x BAPE collab is live online after debuting at ComplexCon, and the pieces range from hats to camo zip hoodies.
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Ben Atkinson