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Music Drake Reflects On Days As Wheelchair Jimmy In New "Degrassi" Documentary Drake played the fictional character Jimmy on Degrassi from 2001 to 2009. He often raps about sleeping in between takes in his early music. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 27, 2025
Music Jay-Z Launches New Bid To Open Casino In Times Square After Years Of Effort Jay-Z's efforts to open a Caesars Palace in Times Square have lasted a few years now, but this committee hearing ramped that up. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 26, 2025
Music Cassie's Lawyer Sternly Responds To Judge's Message After Diddy's Sentence Judge Arun Subramanian addressed Cassie Ventura and the anonymous witness "Jane" while revealing Diddy's prison sentence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025
Music Cardi B Claims JT Wanted Pardison Fontaine To Write For Her Amid Beef After JT's diss track towards Cardi B leaked, it seems like the latter is happy with her previous "Magnet" shots and some social media shade. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025
Music Prosecutors Unleash On Diddy Over Plans To Speak In Miami Next Week Diddy's sentencing hearing is currently underway, and he could be facing up to 20 years behind bars for his charges. By Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025
Music Leaked Photos Reveal Travis Scott’s Wild Truck-Themed Stage For Canceled Egypt Show A leaked stage design from Travis Scott’s canceled Utopia show in Egypt reveals a bold truck-themed setup. By Tallie Spencer October 02, 2025
Music 50 Cent Warns Of A Baby Oil Shortage In "Letter To The Judge" Ahead Of Diddy's Sentencing Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in his criminal trial, earlier this year. By Cole Blake October 02, 2025
Music Young Thug Claims Drake’s Impact Tops Kendrick Lamar’s According to Young Thug, Kendrick Lamar is the "GOAT of the whole West Coast," but Drake still has him beat. By Caroline Fisher October 01, 2025
Music Trina & Trick Daddy Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees For Their Impact Trick Daddy and Trina attended a special ceremony in Miami to receive the honors from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2025
Music Young Thug & YFN Lucci Link Up At A Nightclub After Squashing Beef The hatchet burial of Young Thug and YFN Lucci has been controversial and divisive, but at least they won't have any future issues for now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Announces “Lengthy” Hiatus From Music To Pursue Other Passions Before his long break, Kid Cudi dropped off his new track "Once," which he calls a "goodbye for now song." By Caroline Fisher September 29, 2025
Music Pusha T Surprised By Clipse's "So Be It" Newfound Success On Radio Pusha T reunited with his brother, No Malice, in 2024 to prepare their latest album, 'Let God Sort Em Out,' a potential album of the year. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 28, 2025