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Music DJ Akademiks Sides With Nicki Minaj Amid Twitter Spat With SZA In the war of words between Nicki Minaj and SZA on Tuesday evening, DJ Akademiks is taking the side of Minaj. By Devin Morton July 16, 2025
Music Chris Rivers Opens Up About Big Pun's Domestic Abuse In Powerful Cipher Chris Rivers reflects on the darker aspects of his childhood. By Mitch Findlay December 19, 2018
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Speaks Out After Rapper Is Denied Bond Pooh Shiesty is accused of kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane, and he'll remain behind bars for the time being. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2026
Music Toosii Reveals New Look Ahead Of The Release Of New Song “Even Then,” Fans React Toosii is best known for his chart-topping hit song, “Favorite Song.” He spent most of 2024 touring with rap superstar Rod Wave. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 17, 2025
Original Content Birdman Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Birdman and his net worth as we discuss his music career, record label, business ventures, and real estate investments. By Jake Skudder January 05, 2024
Music Kevin Gates Claims He Once Shot Himself Amid Bout With Depression Kevin Gates spoke candidly about his struggles with drug addiction on the latest episode of Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Music Young Thug Claps Back At Fan Trolling Him For Mourning Lil Keed Young Thug recently took to Twitter to express sadness over the death of Lil Keed, who was on Thug's YSL label. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2026
Music K-Ci Hailey Net Worth 2024: What Is The Jodeci Icon Worth? Delve into the illustrious career of K-Ci Hailey, from his groundbreaking days with Jodeci to his lasting influence in R&B alongside JoJo, and explore his solo ventures that contribute to his enduring legacy. By Rain Adams May 03, 2024
Music Judge Says Milagro Gramz Was Never A Real Journalist By Using Own Claims Against Her Milagro Gramz has been getting slammed hard during her defamation case that was filed by Megan Thee Stallion in October 2024. By Zachary Horvath November 13, 2025
Relationships What Happened Between Tank & Moniece Slaughter? The pair’s relationship was quite turbulent. By Demi Phillips March 14, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Beyonce & More Among 2025 Emmy Nominees Kendrick Lamar is nominated for Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Variety Special (Live), and more at the 2025 Emmys. By Caroline Fisher July 15, 2025
Music Is Rich The Kid Still Taking Subtle Shots At Lil Uzi Vert? Rich The Kid liked Lil Uzi Vert's ex-girlfriend's post on Instagram as their beef lives on. By Alex Zidel March 06, 2018