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Music Blueface Explains Meanings Behind His Prison Face Tattoos Blueface previously told Adam22 that his new face tattoos he got in prison were meant to affirm his identity, but he has more details now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2025
Politics Azealia Banks Has A Shocking Defense For Donald Trump's Alleged Role In Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Donald Trump has been coming under fire for his failure to release files connected to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case. By Cole Blake July 28, 2025
Music T.I. Attempts To Get Final Word In On 50 Cent With Fourth Diss Track T.I. has now dropped two more diss tracks against 50 Cent within the last 24 hours, and he's trying to get the last word in on this one. By Zachary Horvath February 26, 2026
Music Diddy Allegedly Told His Ex-Assistant Not To Put His Hands On Women David James concluded his time on the stand earlier today after initially starting just before the end of Diddy's sixth day of trial. By Zachary Horvath May 20, 2025
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 Diddy’s Trial & Mary J. Blige Lawsuit Are Taking An “Emotional Toll” On Misa Hylton Misa Hylton is focused on being a supportive mother as legal drama continues to take over her personal life. By Cole Blake May 06, 2025
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj Calls Kevin Federline A "B*tch" Over His Britney Spears Claims Kevin Federline has a memoir titled "You Thought You Knew" set to release on October 21 about his life and marriage to Britney Spears. By Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025
Music J. Cole Reveals What "Disgusted" Him About The Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef J. Cole was on Cam'ron's show "Talk With Flee," which led to an in-depth look at the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef. By Alexander Cole March 23, 2026
Music YNW Melly's Lawyer Under Investigation As Judge Sets Retrial Date YNW Melly's attorney has reportedly been under investigation for 18 months for possible alleged witness tampering. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 17, 2025
Sports Kid Rock Labels Jay-Z A "DEI Hire" For The NFL Kid Rock performed at Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show,” in protest of the NFL's selection of Bad Bunny. By Cole Blake February 10, 2026
Music Offset Refutes Tasha K's Claim That He Returned To Casino Where He Was Shot Offset issued a statement after recovering from the shooting, and various online pages claimed he returned to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026
Music Marc Lamont Hill Goes Off On Brian McKnight For Claiming He Could "Destroy" Him Marc Lamont Hill labeled Brian McKnight an "asshole" and explained his reasoning in lengthy detail on "The Joe Budden Podcast." By Cole Blake November 26, 2025