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Music All Four Suspects In Foolio Murder Trial Found Guilty This is the second trial for the murder of Foolio, as a fifth suspect, Alicia Andrews, was previously convicted on manslaughter charges. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty Pleads Not Guilty In Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case Prosecutors accused Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30, and others of allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane at a Dallas studio. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Sports Future Will Perform At 2026 FIFA World Cup For USA's Opening Ceremony Future is gearing up for a big 2026, as the announcement of his 2026 FIFA World Cup performance joined recent new album teases. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Reunites With His 7th-Grade Teacher In Heartwarming Video Kendrick Lamar ran into his seventh-grade teacher at the ceremony he attended for his alma mater, Centennial High School. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Music Foolio Murder Suspect Removed From Trial In Handcuffs After Court Outburst Davion Murphy reportedly got into a verbal argument with one of his codefendants during the tenth day of the trial over Foolio's murder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Music Man Who Allegedly Stole Beyoncé's Music Officially Faces Trial Kelvin Evans rejected a plea deal after prosecutors hit him with felony and misdemeanor charges for the alleged theft during Beyoncé's tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Withdraws From Rolling Loud Orlando, Ken Carson Named As Replacement NBA YoungBoy was set to headline Rolling Loud Orlando this weekend, although that is no longer going to be happening. By Alexander Cole May 07, 2026
Music Ludacris To Receive His Rightful Flowers As Black Music Hall Of Fame Inductee Davido, Organized Noize, Jack The Rapper and more will alsobe inducted. By Aron A. May 07, 2026
Music Cardi B Scores Another Victory Against Tasha K In Court Cardi B recently accused Tasha K of violating their non-disparagement clause, and since then, Cardi has won. By Alexander Cole May 07, 2026
Music Drake Confirms Release Date For "ICEMAN" Episode 4 Fans have been waiting for "ICEMAN" Episode 4 for months, and today, Drake finally revealed the release date. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2026
Music Drake May Have Just Shot A Music Video At The CN Tower Drake is going to be dropping "ICEMAN" in nine days from now, and it seems as though he is filming some music videos. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2026
Music Peewee Longway's Jewelry Auctioned Off By The Feds Amid Plea Deal Peewee Longway was arrested on federal drug and gun charges back in 2024, and in the process, some jewelry was seized. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2026