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Music Kanye West Allegedly Scolded Handyman For Kim Kardashian & Bianca Censori Mix-Up A handyman named Jeromy Holding recently took the stand amid Kanye West's ongoing legal battle against Tony Saxon. By Caroline Fisher March 04, 2026
Music Lil Durk Gives Women In Hip Hop A Shoutout Lil Durk saluted women in the game on his Instagram Story yesterday. By Caroline Fisher June 09, 2023
Music Young Thug Eager To Inspire Kanye West To Reunite With Jay-Z After "Money On Money" Track Young Thug and Future collaborated on the first release for Thugger's upcoming album, UY SCUTI. Its the first album since jail release. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 27, 2025
Music Iggy Azalea Seems To Dismiss YesJulz's Shady "Personal Assistant" Claim YesJulz tried to tell N3on an alleged secret about Iggy Azalea during their livestream, but she didn't cover up the mic properly. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 25, 2025
Music Ralo Calls Out Alleged Informants Snitching On Him And Leaks Paperwork Of His Accusations This might be a claim of double standards in response to people criticizing Ralo for recently linking up with Lil Woody. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2025
Politics Bob Vylan Breaks Silence On Backlash To Labeling Charlie Kirk A "Piece Of Sh*t" Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University, last Wednesday., and a suspect is already under arrest. By Cole Blake September 15, 2025
Music 50 Cent Won’t Back Down Amid $1 Million Lawsuit Against Ex 50 Cent is currently suing his ex, Shaniqua Tompkins, for allegedly violating a contract she signed with G-Unit Books. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026
Music Famous Dex Threatens Rich The Kid For Allegedly Scamming Him Famous Dex claims that he hasn't been properly compensated for his collaboration with Rich the Kid, "Rich Forever 5" By Cole Blake November 04, 2025
Music Akon Admits His Brother Used To Perform As Him In Secret & Keep The Earnings The hilarious admission comes after Akon recently revealed his plan to release country remixes of his biggest songs. By Cole Blake May 01, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Claims Lil Tjay Is Banned From Chipotle & Almost Died Over A Burrito 6ix9ine may not be as musically relevant as he once was, but there is no denying that he remains one of the most effective trolls in rap. By Alexander Cole October 09, 2025
Music The Weeknd Considers Switching Course & Keeping His Stage Name The Weeknd says that his new film, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," might actually be more of a "rebirth" than a death. By Cole Blake May 13, 2025
Music YNW Melly Wants New Legal Representation Amid Criminal Investigation Into One Of His Attorneys YNW Melly has been behind bars in Florida since his initial arrest on two counts of first-degree murder in 2019. By Cole Blake August 27, 2025