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Music Kendrick Lamar Sweeps At The Grammys With "Not Like Us": 5 Takeaways It was a sweep for the West Coast. By Aron A. February 03, 2025
Reviews The Weeknd "Hurry Up Tomorrow" Review "Final" albums rarely feel as gratifying as their circumstances suggest, but Abel Tesfaye carries that weight with so much focus and detail. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 04, 2025
Music Hotel Manager Alleges Diddy Always Ruined His Rooms With Oil Diddy allegedly spilled candle wax and oils constantly during his hotel stays, according to a manger who spoke as a witness in his trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Disses Kanye West And Accuses Ye Of Stealing His Song With NBA YoungBoy Playboi Carti has issued a response to Kanye West after a song with NBA YoungBoy dropped on Instagram this afternoon. By Alexander Cole May 21, 2025
Music Cassie Accuses Diddy Of Assaulting Her For Going To Drake’s OVO Fest Cassie took the stand once again today to recall some of the most disturbing alleged moments from her relationship with Diddy. By Caroline Fisher May 14, 2025
Music Diddy Courtroom Sketch Goes Viral After The Mogul Flashes A Symbol To His Family Diddy was in court on Monday for the start of his trial and his family was there too to support him in this trying time. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Named Billboard's Best Female Rapper Of All Time Over Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, & More Billboard used various criteria to make their selection of Nicki Minaj, including cultural impact, longevity, and more. By Cole Blake April 08, 2025
Music Kanye West Goes After Kai Cenat During Livestream During his latest stream, Kanye West also previewed his new song "Heil Hitler," which features a shot at Drake. By Caroline Fisher April 06, 2025
Music Adin Ross Suggests Kanye West Needs Medical Treatment Kanye West has been making countless headlines for controversial antics in recent weeks, including during his own interview with DJ Akademiks. By Cole Blake April 03, 2025
Music Melyssa Ford Demands That Drake Send A "F*cking Check" For Using Image Of Her On His "NOKIA" Merch Drake is selling a $220 hoodie with a throwback picture of Meylssa Ford on the back which he apparently didn't ask her permission for. By Zachary Horvath April 02, 2025
Music Judge Shoots Down UMG’s Motion To Stay Discovery In Drake Lawsuit Earlier this month, UMG filed a motion to stay discovery in Drake's lawsuit, alleging he was trying to obtain sensitive internal documents. By Caroline Fisher April 02, 2025
Music YG Recalls Being Sexually Assaulted When He Was A Teen On New Song "2004" YG also pays tribute to Nipsey Hussle by comparing their bond to Jay-Z and Biggie Smalls on his new track with Buddy and The Gang. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025