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Music YNW Melly Skips Out On Another Court Date Ahead Of Retrial YNW Melly is set for a retrial in 2027, and according to reports, he skipped a second hearing on Monday as his incarceration continues. By Alexander Cole November 03, 2026
Music 50 Cent Calls Tia Kemp A "Gangsta Granny" After Securing Temporary Restraining Order 50 Cent has secured a temporary restraining order against Tia Kemp, and now, he is taking some shots on social media. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2026
Music Cardi B Confirms She's Upset With Mona Love Over Colorism Debate Mona Love was on "The Joe Budden Podcast," where she claimed Cardi B got it all wrong about colorism's effect on the entertainment industry. By Alexander Cole November 03, 2026
Music Akademiks Wants $5M To Host Hot 97 Morning Show If They Fire Mero With recent reports of layoffs at Hot 97, Akademiks suggests taking over “Mornings With Mero.” By Aron A. October 16, 2026
Music Ovrkast. Is Tired Of Drake & Kendrick Lamar Fans Picking Sides Ovrkast. just rolled out his excellent new album "STRIKING," but he keeps getting questions about Drake and Kendrick Lamar's beef. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 11, 2026
Music Fugees' "Hopeline" Initiative Contains New Music From Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean launched "Fugees Hopeline," an interactive art project for fans to hear new music and share varied thoughts. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 06, 2026
Music Diddy's Prison Birthday Meal Revealed After Turning 57 Behind Bars Diddy had himself a lowkey birthday from FCI Allenwood this week as the mogul turned 57 years old on Wednesday. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Music Pusha T Calls Out The Lack Of Individuality In Rap The rapper says individuality once defined Hip Hop, while today's artists seem more interested in copying what's successful. By Erika Marie November 04, 2026
Music Gunna Announces Launch Of His New Music Imprint, SB The Label Gunna is entering a new era as an independent artist ahead of his new album "Splurge," and SB The Label is his new flagship. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 09, 2026
Music JAY-Z Opens LA Pop-Up Ahead Of SoFi Stadium Shows JAY-Z's JAY-Z30 pop-up is now open in Los Angeles with anniversary gear ahead of his two SoFi Stadium concerts this month. By Ben Atkinson October 13, 2026
Music Kelly Rowland Speaks On Destiny's Child Reunion Rumors At Jay-Z Halftime Show Although Jay-Z doesn't have a song with Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland's comments followed their VIP reunion at Hov's Los Angeles show. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2026
Music Cops Were Bummed When Young Thug's Lawyer Brian Steel Showed Up To Atlanta Raid Newly released body cam footage of Young Thug's 2022 Atlanta arrest in the YSL RICO case features officers reacting to Brian Steel's arrival. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 16, 2026