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Music Ray J Gets Baptized By His Father And Blasts Haters For Not Believing In Him Ray J has been going through many relationship struggles recently, but he is committed to spiritual healing and brighter days ahead. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
Relationships Kanye West Files Cease And Desist Against Kim Kardashian As Heated Custody War Continues Kanye West was seemingly inspired to file this letter after Kim Kardashian's alleged treatment of North West at the Met Gala. By Zachary Horvath May 09, 2025
Music NORE Vs. Karen: Rapper Details Racist Miami Restaurant Encounter NORE and DJ EFN host the popular hip-hop podcast Drink Champs. The show has created classic moments with Kanye West. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 08, 2025
Music The Weeknd Admits To Having A Sleeping Problem Before "Hurry Up Tomorrow" The Weeknd made his return to the Grammys in February with a performance of her hit song "Timeless," featuring Playboi Carti. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 09, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Sparks New Music Rumors As He's Caught Walking Into New York City Studio Kendrick Lamar is easily one of the biggest artists in the world and fans are always reaching for clues concerning new music. By Alexander Cole May 08, 2025
Music YNW Melly Could Get Out Of Jail Ahead Of Double Murder Retrial YNW Melly is currently behind bars at the Broward County Jail in Fort Lauderdale, facing two first-degree murder charges. By Caroline Fisher May 07, 2025
Music Kanye West Tones Down Egregious Diddy Reference On “Bianca” Song Jury selection began in Diddy's criminal case on Monday morning in New York City and will continue throughout the week. By Cole Blake May 06, 2025
Music Kanye West Walks Out On Piers Morgan Interview While Sitting Next To Sneako Piers Morgan recently had on Kanye West and Sneako for an interview but it did not exactly go as planned, unfortunately. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2025
Music B5 Claims Diddy Sabotaged A Disney Deal That Went To The Jonas Brothers B5 released two albums with Bad Boy Records in the 2005 self-titled debut and the sophomore album Don't Talk, Just Listen. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 04, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & Doechii The Main Attractions For Upcoming Split Milk Festival After not going down in 2024, Australian music festival Split Milk is returning and with Kendrick Lamar and Doechii no less. By Zachary Horvath May 03, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Reveals Who He Thinks Saved Rap After Kendrick Lamar “Ruined" It DJ Akademiks recently took to Twitter to look back on the peak of Kendrick Lamar and Drake's feud a year later. By Caroline Fisher May 03, 2025
Music Warren G Claims Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre Ghosted His Calls During Their Super Bowl Performance Warren G said he just wants to hang out with Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre again, and isn't asking them for anything more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 03, 2025