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Music Tinashe May Be One Reason For New Boyz' Breakup, As Per Ben J Ben J says that Tinashe may have been in Legacy's head. By Matt F January 11, 2018
Music Birdman Dismissed From Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting Lawsuit Birdman was named in Alvin Lewis' lawsuit stemming from the 2015 Lil Wayne tour bus shooting, but in the end, Birdman scored a win. By Alexander Cole November 11, 2026
Profiles Meet Nez & Rio: The Producers Talk A$AP Rocky's "Pretty Flacko 2" We talk with duo Nez & Rio about their production on A$AP Rocky's highly anticipated "Pretty Flacko 2," among other things. By Rose Lilah November 11, 2014
Music Chris Brown Responds To Fan Wondering Why His Sexuality Is Never Questioned Recently, one social media user pointed out that Chris Brown can do whatever he wants and it won't "come off as gay." By Caroline Fisher September 11, 2025
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 Offset Faces Potential $200K Default Judgment Amid Casino Lawsuit The casino alleges that Offset signed a marker tied to his personal checking account, which later bounced. By Tallie Spencer October 08, 2026
Music Kurupt’s Ex-Wife, Gail Gotti, Confirms DMX’s “Party Up” Was A Diss Track Recently, Kurupt's ex-wife Gail Gotti explained the beef that led to the release of DMX's hit, "Party Up." By Caroline Fisher June 15, 2025
Music Former FCI Fort Dix Inmate Claims Diddy Will Have A "Sweet & Easy" Prison Bid Diddy recently started his first prison job after checking in at FCI Fort Dix, and we got our first public look at him in over a year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 02, 2025
Music Earl Sweatshirt Reveals He No Longer Speaks To Frank Ocean In New Interview Earl Sweatshirt announced the anticipated surprise album, Live Love Laugh, last week with a featureless tracklist. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 24, 2025
Music NORE Shows Off Dramatic Weight Loss With New Pictures & Fans Can't Believe It NORE is the latest celebrity to make headlines for losing a dramatic amount of weight, following Lizzo, Busta Rhymes, and more. By Cole Blake March 27, 2025
Original Content 10 Essential Juelz Santana Tracks Check out the essential tracks playlist chronicling the career of Harlem Hall of Famer and Dipset legend Juelz Santana. By Devon Jefferson March 19, 2017
Music The Weeknd's Albums, Ranked Here are The Weeknd's albums and Mixtapes, ranked. By Barnell Anderson March 12, 2023