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Music Kanye West Claims Self-Defense In Autograph Dealer Assault Lawsuit The alleged 2022 altercation, according to the plaintiff, saw Ye strike him multiple times despite their business in the past. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2024
Music Ludacris Walks Back On Some Details Of Viral Justin Timberlake Story The story wasn't as hostile as he originally made it seem. By Lavender Alexandria April 19, 2024
Music DaBaby Goes Scorched Earth On YouTuber Who Accused Rapper Of Stealing $20K DaBaby is not taking any slander. By Alexander Cole April 15, 2024
Music 50 Cent & LeBron James Have Wildly Different Reactions To Leaked Drake Diss What about you: are you more about the love of the game or complete domination? By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2024
Music Joe Budden Weighs The "Good" & "Bad" From J Cole's Apology To Kendrick Lamar Joe Budden says "Like That" sounds even better now. By Cole Blake April 10, 2024
Music Eminem & More Pay Tribute To Late Radio Legend Lord Sear Rapper and longtime radio host Lord Sear recently passed away at the age of 53, prompting his peers to honor his life and legacy. By Caroline Fisher March 12, 2026
Music 50 Cent Receives Frustrating Update In His G-Unit Books Lawsuit Against Ex 50 Cent is still battling his longtime, former partner Shaniqua Tompkins in court over life rights tied to a G-Unit Books agreement. By Zachary Horvath March 06, 2026
Music Big U Demands Names Of Cooperating Witnesses In Federal RICO Case If convicted, Big U could spend decades behind bars. By Tallie Spencer February 12, 2026
Music Young Thug Plans To Address Allegations & More In Upcoming Album “Uy Scuti” Young Thug has been questioned by social media about his character following a news report of a 2-hour interrogation with law enforcement. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 30, 2025
Music 50 Cent Can't Stop Laughing Over Ja Rule's Cheesy Greek Restaurant Commercial It feels like 50 Cent is going to troll Ja Rule until he's six feet under as it feels like he's got unlimited dirt on his mortal enemy. By Zachary Horvath May 06, 2025
Music Chris Brown Wants A New Trial After Losing Dog Attack Case Chris Brown and his camp filed a notice of intent to challenge the verdict ordering him to pay almost $13 million to his former housekeeper. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 01, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA Drew A Star-Studded List Of Celebs On Night 1 Of L.A. SoFi Stadium Shows Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Grand National" tour stop in L.A. hosted Big Boy, LeBron James, Winnie Harlow, YG, Gunna, and many more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2025