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Music Wale Announces New Album "Everything Is a Lot" Wale hasn't put out a proper album in four years, with "Folarin II" being the last title. It featured J. Cole, Rick Ross, and more. By Zachary Horvath October 13, 2025
Music Ray J Recalls Trying Hard Drugs After Whitney Houston's Death Ray J was famously dating Whitney Houston at the time of her tragic death in 2012 when she was just 48 years old. By Cole Blake July 29, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Posts Footage Of His Roc Nation Deposition Over Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion Roc Nation lawyers asked DJ Akademiks about his alleged ties to Tory Lanez and his coverage of the Megan Thee Stallion case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Taunts Kodak Black By Linking With Mellow Rackz Again On A New Song Kodak Black began this back-and-forth by trashing the songs NBA YoungBoy released as placeholders before his new album drops. By Zachary Horvath July 19, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Warns Offset’s Alleged Gambling Addiction Could Destroy His Career According to DJ Akademiks, Offset's alleged vices could take a serious toll if he doesn't get the help he needs. By Caroline Fisher January 13, 2026
Music Blueface Labels Soulja Boy "Broke" Despite Owing $130k To Mother Of His Child The mother of Soulja Boy's child, Jackilyn Martinez, previously sued Blueface for claiming to be the father. By Cole Blake December 29, 2025
Music REASON Seemingly Accuses Ab-Soul Of Being On Drugs After Meager Freestyle Ab-Soul and REASON apparently haven't gotten along as of late, even before all the East Coast and West Coast drama. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2025
Reviews A$AP Rocky "Don't Be Dumb" Review Don’t Be Dumb doesn’t redefine A$AP Rocky, which is what many artists attempt after a decade-long hiatus. Instead, it finds him comfortable within his wheelhouse, reaffirming his ear for production, his eye for talent, and a sense of taste that resists easy categorization. By Aron A. January 20, 2026
Music Dave East Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Uncovering Dave East's $5 million net worth and his journey. By Axl Banks January 11, 2024
Music Blueface's Daughter Threatens To Call The Police On Him For Annoying Her Blueface couldn't help but laugh at his daughter Journey, as he recently got out of prison for probation violations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2026
Politics Sexyy Red Performs At Donald Trump Advisor's Wedding, Nicki Minaj Attends Robin Thicke, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Amber Rose and Sexyy Red reportedly attended Donald Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz's wedding. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026
Music Chris Brown's Use Of AI Sparks Intense Debate On Social Media Chris Brown is using AI to promote his new album, "BROWN," and this has led to some backlash on platforms such as X. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2026