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Music Kendrick Lamar Brings Out AZ Chike During "Grand National" Tour Stop In SoFi Stadium Kendrick Lamar just wrapped up his last of three shows in Los Angeles alongside SZA and Mustard, plus a couple of special guests. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2025
Music Lil Durk's Trial Delayed To January 2026 In Murder-For-Hire Case The other codefendants in this case agreed with the delay, but Lil Durk attempted to keep the original date or get an earlier trial alone. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2025
Music Latto & Ice Spice Have Internet Thirsting As They Twerk For Kai Cenat Latto & Ice Spice are back on good terms after beefing for about a year and change. The duo just dropped a new single to mark the moment. By Zachary Horvath September 05, 2025
Music Diddy "Freak-Off" Escort Clayton Howard Continues To Launch Allegations Against Cassie Clayton Howard sued Diddy and Cassie for her allegedly giving him an STD and aborting their pregnancy without his knowledge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Thinks Rick Ross' Message To Drake Reeks Of Entitlement Rick Ross recently told Drake he doesn't want to see him lose, which DJ Akademiks found to be a desperate and greedy move. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026
Music Luther Vandross’ Official Instagram Account Responds To Cher’s Viral Grammys Mix-Up During the 2026 Grammys, Cher accidentally named the late Luther Vandross the winner of record of the year instead of Kendrick Lamar and SZA. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026
Music Cassie Text Reveals She Once Told Diddy She Was “Always Ready To Freak Off” Cassie took the stand once again on the fourth day of Diddy's long-awaited sex trafficking trial, where she was cross-examined by his team. By Caroline Fisher May 15, 2025
Music Snoop Dogg Announces Surprise Album "Iz It A Crime?" Snoop Dogg has been on a tear as of late as he also released a gospel album last month dedicated to his late mother. By Zachary Horvath May 13, 2025
TV DJ Akademiks Calls Nipsey Hussle a "Gangbanger" Who Died Like A "Gangbanger" DJ Akademiks went on stream and delivered a rant about Nipsey Hussle, his legacy, and the people who idolize him. By Alexander Cole March 04, 2026
Music Clipse Unleash Striking Trailer For Upcoming Album “Let God Sort Em Out” Today, Clipse confirmed the release date for their eagerly anticipated first album in 15 years, "Let God Sort Em Out." By Caroline Fisher May 29, 2025
Music Diddy Allegedly Lunged At Cassie With A Wine Opener After Learning About Kid Cudi Relationship Cassie has been testifying in Diddy's criminal trial since Tuesday afternoon and she's expected to remain on the stand tomorrow. By Cole Blake May 14, 2025
Music Drake Makes A Promise About "ICEMAN" As Fans Demand Answers Drake is currently in the midst of a rollout for his new album "ICEMAN," and the fans are still wondering when the release will happen. By Alexander Cole December 22, 2025