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Music Kid ‘N Play’s Christopher “Kid” Reid Reveals He Underwent Life-Saving Heart Transplant The Kid ‘N Play frontman revealed that he underwent a heart transplant in 2025. By Tallie Spencer February 06, 2026
Music Kanye West Addresses Theory That His Apology Was A PR Move Kanye West recently took out a full-page ad in the "Wall Street Journal" to apologize to those he's hurt over the years. By Caroline Fisher January 27, 2026
Music Kanye West Reportedly Bringing Out Major Guests For Mexico City Shows Kanye West is gearing up for two performances in Mexico City, which are set to destroy the previous attendance record set in 2019. By Zachary Horvath January 26, 2026
Music Young Thug's YSL RICO Trial Will Reportedly Call 1,200 Potential Jurors In addition, many are concerned for a witness's safety after their interrogation video leaked and people called him a rat. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 26, 2023
Music Detroit Rapper Crème Serving Prison Time For Stealing Millions Via Tax Fraud The Deuces Wild duo member pleaded guilty after her December arrest. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 25, 2023
Music Pooh Shiesty Posts From Jail, Boasts About Status, Money: "Jay-Z Can't Even Relate" Shiesty was sentenced to five years in prison and he's offered a puzzling update from behind bars, including new photos. By Erika Marie February 21, 2023
Music Latto Works With Dr. Luke On "Lottery" Single, Faces Heavy Criticism From Twitter The 24-year-old and Congolese-Canadian songstress LU KALA came together for the song's catchy vocals. By Hayley Hynes February 18, 2023
Music SZA Labels Lizzo Her "Fave" During HBO Special SZA had huge praise for Lizzo during the singer's new HBO Max special. By Cole Blake January 04, 2023
Pop Culture Yung Joc Pledged To Shave Head If Tory Lanez Found Guilty DJ Vlad, whom Joc had made the commitment to in the first place, confirmed via an Instagram comment that the rapper will follow through. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 24, 2022
Music Styles P Details Why Biggie Is The GOAT, Saying He "Was Really, Really Nice In All Categories" The Lox rapper also praised the late musician as a "charismatic individual." By Jada Ojii December 22, 2022
Music Drake Calls SZA's 'SOS' "Incredible," Says "Her Loss" Took 4 Months To Create Drizzy can't get enough of SZA's record & also explains how long it took him to complete some of his fans' favorite albums. By Erika Marie December 20, 2022
Music Diddy & King Combs Confirm New Albums For 2023 Diddy and King Combs will both be releasing new albums next year. By Cole Blake December 19, 2022