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Alexander Cole October 06, 2026 Music It looks like we might have a new album from Young Thug coming soon.
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Aron A. September 30, 2026 Music Ski Mask The Slump God was reportedly arrested in Florida and faces five DUI counts, including alleged damage to property or another person.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks spoke to Adam22 of No Jumper about his influence and what he has heard about himself from record labels.
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Alexander Cole October 06, 2026 Music Trap Lore Ross' Lil Durk trial coverage angered many of Durk's fans due to his phrasing of defense strategies and comments on evidence.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026 Music The attorneys handling Diddy’s $100 million defamation case want out after a prolonged dispute over payment and communication.
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Erika Marie September 16, 2026 Music Snoop Dogg will be representing for the West Coast.
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Tallie Spencer September 10, 2026 Politics Critics questioned Jasmine Crockett’s decision to honor Chris Brown, prompting the singer to address the controversy himself.
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Erika Marie September 15, 2026 Music LUCKI suffered a neck laceration during a fight at ComplexCon yesterday, which was allegedly between his and Playboi Carti's entourages.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2026 Music Diddy's legal team is reportedly questioning how people are obtaining and disseminating information from inside the prison facility.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026 Music During Jay-Z’s Paris sold out show, Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance for “Holy Grail” and “Until the End of Time.”
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Erika Marie September 10, 2026 Music A resurfaced 2005 clip shows Keke Palmer interviewing Drake on Degrassi, and she had plenty to say about her younger self.
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Erika Marie September 10, 2026
Music Young Thug Teases New Music With Drake And An R&B Album Young Thug is set to drop a new album, and with R&B on the horizon, he has chosen Drake as a frequent collaborator.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Young Thug’s Upcoming Album Described As A “Masterpiece” It looks like we might have a new album from Young Thug coming soon.
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Aron A. 
Music Ski Mask The Slump God Speaks Out After Florida DUI Arrest Ski Mask The Slump God was reportedly arrested in Florida and faces five DUI counts, including alleged damage to property or another person.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Record Labels Are Scared Of His Influence DJ Akademiks spoke to Adam22 of No Jumper about his influence and what he has heard about himself from record labels.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Trap Lore Ross Addresses Criticism Of His Lil Durk Trial Coverage Trap Lore Ross' Lil Durk trial coverage angered many of Durk's fans due to his phrasing of defense strategies and comments on evidence.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Diddy’s Legal Team Moves To Drop Him Over Unpaid Fees The attorneys handling Diddy’s $100 million defamation case want out after a prolonged dispute over payment and communication.
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Erika Marie 
Music Snoop Dogg Tapped To Host 2026 MTV Video Music Awards In Los Angeles Snoop Dogg will be representing for the West Coast.
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Tallie Spencer 
Politics Chris Brown Thanks Jasmine Crockett And Apologizes For Fallout Over Award Critics questioned Jasmine Crockett’s decision to honor Chris Brown, prompting the singer to address the controversy himself.
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Erika Marie 
Music Playboi Carti & Ken Carson Perform At ComplexCon After Alleged LUCKI Fight LUCKI suffered a neck laceration during a fight at ComplexCon yesterday, which was allegedly between his and Playboi Carti's entourages.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Diddy Faces Yet Another Prison Release Delay Over Alleged Jail Violations Diddy's legal team is reportedly questioning how people are obtaining and disseminating information from inside the prison facility.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jay-Z Brings Out Justin Timberlake & Pharrell At Paris Show During Jay-Z’s Paris sold out show, Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance for “Holy Grail” and “Until the End of Time.”
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Erika Marie 
Music Keke Palmer Laughs At Throwback Interview With Drake On “Degrassi” Set A resurfaced 2005 clip shows Keke Palmer interviewing Drake on Degrassi, and she had plenty to say about her younger self.
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Erika Marie