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Music Fetty Wap Clemency Petition Gains Traction As Fans Demand Prison Release Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison shortly after pleading guilty to federal drug charges in 2023. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Girlfriend Alleges She Witnessed Another Rapper’s Freak-Off Diddy's ex-girlfriend took the stand in his federal trial again today, recalling a trip she allegedly took to Las Vegas with another rapper. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Lets A Young Fan Join Him On A Run In Detroit Kendrick Lamar was in Detroit for a performance on his and SZA's ongoing "Grand National Tour," earlier this week. By Cole Blake June 12, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Cosigns Emerging New Orleans Rapper La Reezy Some fans read very deeply into this Kendrick Lamar cosign of La Reezy thanks to another New Orleans rapper, Lil Wayne. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 12, 2025
Music Grammys Make Major Change To Country Category After Beyoncé's Historic Win Beyoncé became the first Black artist ever to win Best Country Album with her project, "Cowboy Carter." earlier this year. By Cole Blake June 12, 2025
Music Chris Brown Passionately Kisses Fan During "Breezy Bowl" Tour Stop Chris Brown already drives fans wild with his viral meet and greets, although this onstage kiss probably has more context to it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 12, 2025
Reviews Lil Wayne "Tha Carter VI" Review Lil Wayne is trying to keep up when both the industry and the genre are moving on without him—and the result is a confusing album caught between eras, audiences, and expectations. By Aron A. June 11, 2025
Music “Jane” Admits She Used Diddy’s Alleged Freak-Offs To Her Advantage One of Diddy's former girlfriends recently testified anonymously under the pseudonym "Jane" amid his federal trial. By Caroline Fisher June 11, 2025
Music Silento Gets 30 Year Prison Sentence For Killing His Cousin The lengthy sentence comes after Silento pleaded guilty to several charges related to the killing on Wednesday. By Cole Blake June 11, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Isn't Moved By His Apology For Cassie Assault Footage, Alleges More Abuse Diddy's former bodyguard isn't forgiving the Bad Boy mogul. By Cole Blake May 19, 2024
Music Diddy Smokes Cigar In Miami After Apologizing For Cassie Assault Diddy looks solemn. By Caroline Fisher May 19, 2024
Music Vince Staples Announces Final Def Jam Album, "Dark Times" Vince Staples has new music ready to go. By Cole Blake May 19, 2024