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Music Yak Gotti To Be Released From Jail After Three Years Reportedly, Yak Gotti pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and was sentenced to 12 years, nine months to serve with credit for time served. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2025
Music Ester Dean Takes Credit For Writing Keri Hilson's Infamous Beyonce Diss Keri Hilson's interview on "The Breakfast Club" comes as she is set to release her third studio album, "We Need to Talk." By Cole Blake April 09, 2025
TV Cheech & Chong Team Up With Rolling Loud For Nationwide Launch Of THC Drink Pit Punch Cheech & Chong are a legendary comedic duo and the two are continuing their relationship with Rolling Loud in a very unique way. By Alexander Cole April 09, 2025
Music J Cole Recalls Nerve-Racking Moment He Had To Record A Verse In Front Of Jay-Z & Beyonce J Cole took fans back to 2009 with a performance of his verse on Jay-Z's classic "The Blueprint 3" track, "A Star Is Born." By Cole Blake April 07, 2025
Music G Herbo Sends Health PSA To Fans From The Hospital G Herbo recently released an expanded version of his app-exclusive "Greatest Rapper Alive" project, but can't celebrate its success right now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 06, 2025
Music Soulja Boy Dodges Questions About Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Case Soulja Boy is being accused of sexual battery, sexual assault, false imprisonment, creating emotional distress, and more. By Caroline Fisher April 05, 2025
Music Charlamagne Tha God Accuses Drake Of "Biting" Kendrick Lamar For "NOKIA" Music Video Other fans think Drake purposefully mocked Kendrick Lamar and his visual language in the "NOKIA" music video. But that's just a theory. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky’s Lawyer, Joe Tacopina, Addresses Rumor He Turned Down Diddy Case Because Of Jay-Z Lawyer Joe Tacopina was previously offered the opportunity to represent Diddy amid his sex trafficking case. By Caroline Fisher April 04, 2025
Music Young Thug's Lawyers Eviscerate State's Attempt To Revoke His Probation Over Critical Tweet Young Thug called a District Attorney's investigator, Marissa Viverito, "the biggest liar" in the D.A.'s office. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2025
Music Kanye West Validates Recent Conversation With Diddy By Calling The Mogul His "Twin" Kanye West and Diddy's friendship has had it ups and downs over the years, including surfaced text messages with Ye calling Diddy the "FBI." By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 30, 2025
Music R Kelly Gives Rare Performance On Podcast Via Prison Call R Kelly is currently serving time behind bars for alleged racketeering, sex trafficking, production of child pornography, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 07, 2025
Music Doechii Can Barely Walk In Paris As Fans Mob Her During Meet-And-Greet Event Doechii already has a lot to celebrate in 2025, whether that's her first Grammy wins or her new singles and collaborations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2025