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Music Hot 97’s Funk Flex Fires Back At DJ Enuff’s TMZ Interview With A Warning Funk Flex and DJ Enuff are staples in Hot 97’s legacy. Funk Flex announced his final show ahead of the Labor Day show. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 30, 2025
Music Joey Bada$$ Feels "Lonely At The Top" On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update In addition to Joey Bada$$' long-awaited new album "Lonely At The Top," we got a new (technically old) track from Eminem. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2025
Music Ralo & Wack 100 Passionately Stand With QC P Against Young Thug Ralo and Wack 100 have already made their stances on Young Thug very clear amid this snitching scandal, but things are spiraling even more. By Zachary Horvath August 30, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj's Sister Ming Li Disses Ice Spice For Not Living Up To Nicki's Praise Although Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice's relationship is less clear, there's no doubting where Ming Li stands on this. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2025
Music SZA Makes A Fan's Day With Free Tickets & Shout-Out After Meeting Thousands At The Pop-Up SZA received a surprise visit by Kendrick Lamar at her latest Not Beauty Pop-Up to meet-and-greet fans ahead of GNX concert. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 15, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Goes Off On Cassie Following Shocking Diddy Trial Revelation Prosecutors and the defense went to battle yesterday over Diddy and Cassie's relationship, leading Boosie Badazz to believe in the former. By Zachary Horvath May 13, 2025
Music Cassie Is Reportedly Ready To Testify Against Diddy "In Very Short Order" Cassie was mentioned numerous times during Day 1 of the Diddy Trial on Monday and now, she seems ready to give her side of the story. By Alexander Cole May 12, 2025
Music Kanye West Backs Meme Coin Created By Diddy's Sons Justin and King Combs launched their cryptocurrency venture yesterday (May 8) and Kanye West is helping spread the word. By Zachary Horvath May 09, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Links Up With Yasiin Bey During Barcelona Concert Kendrick Lamar posed for a picture of the legendary rapper, Yasiin Bey, while taking the "Grand National" tour abroad. By Cole Blake August 01, 2025
Music Flau'jae Johnson Explains The Major Impact Boosie Badazz Had On Her Life Flau'jae Johnson says Boosie Badazz had a huge impact on her life after her father passed away shortly after she was born. By Cole Blake July 17, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Beyonce & More Among 2025 Emmy Nominees Kendrick Lamar is nominated for Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Variety Special (Live), and more at the 2025 Emmys. By Caroline Fisher July 15, 2025
Music Mike Dean Seemingly Shades Travis Scott Ahead Of "JACKBOYS 2" Release Mike Dean seemed to diss Travis Scott ahead of the release of Scott's second "JACKBOYS" compilation album. By Devin Morton July 13, 2025