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Sports We Now Know When J Cole Will Make His Chinese Basketball Association Debut J Cole has some big priorities on deck. But first, he's got a side quest to complete with the Chinese Basketball Association. By Zachary Horvath April 09, 2026
Music Ksoo Attends YFN Lucci Concert From Prison With The Help Of Lil Duval Earlier this month, Ksoo was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2020 death of fellow Jacksonville rapper Lil Buck. By Caroline Fisher August 25, 2025
Music Joe Budden Reveals Why Hip-Hop Will Never Die During a recent interview, Joe Budden weighed in on the narrative that the genre of hip-hop is on its way out. By Caroline Fisher December 09, 2025
Music GloRilla Joins Cardi B Onstage At Los Angeles “Little Miss Drama” Tour Stop Cardi B recently surprised fans with a very special guest during her tour in support of her sophomore album, "Am I The Drama?" By Caroline Fisher February 16, 2026
Music New Edition, Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton Team Up For Massive Joint Tour R&B fans are getting a real treat next year, as Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, and New Edition are trekking from January to April. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 24, 2025
Music Black Hippy: Where Are They Now? A close look into the lives and careers of each member of Black Hippy. By TeeJay Small January 03, 2024
Music Diddy Desperately Trying To Speed Up His Appeal As Prison Sentence Looms Diddy's legal team revealed they were going to appeal the prison sentence ruling a day after he learned his fate. By Zachary Horvath October 30, 2025
Relationships Young Thug Is Feeling Love Sick With Mariah The Scientist On The Road Young Thug's post comes as Mariah The Scientist has been performing on the road for her "Hearts Sold Separately" tour. By Cole Blake March 09, 2026
Music 50 Cent Raises His Eyebrows At Eric Adams Following Federal Indictment 50 Cent and New York City's current mayor have had their clashes in the past. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2024
Music Erica Mena Joins Fat Joe & DJ Khaled In Mourning Death Of First Son's Father Raul Conde founded Terror Squad and, following a long battle with illness, has left a void in many people's hearts. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 23, 2023
Music CyHi Defends Kanye West Despite Past Controversies CyHi and Kanye West have multiple collaborations under their belts, including "So Appalled" and "Christmas In Harlem." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 19, 2025
Music Fans Suspect The Weeknd Subtly Dissed Drake On His New Album The two artists have a rocky history. By Elias Andrews February 01, 2025