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Relationships Lil Scrappy & Erica Dixon's Relationship Timeline The relationship between Lil Scrappy and Erica Dixon is a story about growth, parenthood, and the complication of life in the spotlight. By Watson George November 17, 2023
Music Wyclef Jean & Pras Honor John Forté Following His Unexpected Death John Forté was found unresponsive by a neighbor at his Massachusetts home earlier this week at the age of 50. By Caroline Fisher January 14, 2026
Music Lil Durk Faces New Criminal Charge Due To Superseding Federal Indictment Lil Durk and his legal team have denied the prosecution's accusations, citing an alleged targeted attack on his lyrical content. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2025
Music XXXTentacion Shares Radical New Look & Body Image Message XXXTentacion has changed in a big way. By Matt F September 20, 2017
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 Willow Smith Reveals Why She Can't Be Labeled A Nepo Baby According to Willow, she'd be who she is with or without her celebrity parents. By Caroline Fisher May 03, 2024
Music Foolio Murder Case Judge Removed Over Alleged Bias Judge Michelle Sisco is accused of making "hostile comments" and having "obvious bias" throughout the Foolio murder case. By Caroline Fisher January 29, 2026
Music Drake, Eminem & More Among Spotify’s Most-Streamed Rappers Ever Spotify recently released lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in honor of the 20th anniversary of its launch. By Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty Appears To Diss Young Thug & Mariah The Scientist After Instagram Takedown Fans are not happy with Pooh Shiesty's latest post. By Cole Blake January 16, 2024
Music Festival Issues Statement After Destroy Lonely Fan Gets Injured During Ill-Advised Stage Dive Destroy Lonely got into a bit of controversy after pressuring a fan to jump from the stage during his set at a recent festival. By Devin Morton July 18, 2025
Music MC Ren Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Icon Discover MC Ren's journey from Compton and N.W.A. to hip-hop magnate and his enduring impact on the music scene. By Axl Banks February 01, 2024
Music Mike Dean Drags Timbaland For Supporting A.I. Music Mike Dean and Timbaland seem to be on opposing sides of the artificial intelligence debate in music, but it might be more complicated. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 27, 2025