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Music Kanye West Drops Holy Version Of His Controversial “Heil Hilter” Song Kanye West revealed three new albums in the works, including WW3, Cuck, and Bully. He released Donda 2 on streaming platforms in May. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 31, 2025
Politics Freddie Gibbs Criticizes Gary, Indiana's Power Response As Relief Efforts Grow A weeks-long power crisis in Gary prompted Freddie Gibbs to speak out about neglect in the predominantly Black city he calls home. By Erika Marie August 25, 2026
Music J. Cole Invites Fans Into His Car To Listen To “The Fall-Off” J. Cole is currently on his "Trunk Sale" tour, driving around the U.S. selling CDs out of his Honda Civic. By Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026
Politics Jasmine Crockett Faces Backlash After Honoring Chris Brown & Usher Jasmine Crockett pulled up to the R&B Tour to honor Chris Brown and Usher. By Aron A. September 14, 2026
Music Ski Mask The Slump God Speaks Out After Florida DUI Arrest Ski Mask The Slump God was reportedly arrested in Florida and faces five DUI counts, including alleged damage to property or another person. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026
Music Fans Find NBA YoungBoy On Google Maps At His Louisiana Home YB fans are wild for this. By Thomas Galindo March 13, 2022
Music Wale Reveals If He Ever Dated Solange Rumors that Wale was once romantically involved with Solange have been rampant for a while now, and he's finally set the record straight. By Caroline Fisher December 18, 2025
Music Young Thug Seems To Take Credit For Lil Durk Verdict Lil Durk's legal team had Brian Steel on its roster, the defense attorney who helped Young Thug walk free from the YSL RICO case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2026
Music Ray J Rushed To Hospital After Health Scare On Livestream By Erika Marie October 01, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Clears 21 Savage Of Botting Rumors But Says "WHTTS?" Isn't Totally Off The Hook 21 Savage returned with his fourth studio album, "What Happened to the Streets?," back on Friday, December 12. By Cole Blake December 22, 2025
TV Blueface Locks Women Up In Jail For Hectic New Dating Show Blueface's new dating show comes after he got out of prison, last month, having spent nearly two years behind bars. By Cole Blake December 08, 2025
Music Drake Surprises Streamer With Generous Gift During “ICEMAN” Sculpture Visit Twitch streamer BigMonRaph recently stopped by Drake's massive ice installation in Toronto, and it paid off. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026