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Music Tory Lanez Claims Evidence From Megan Thee Stallion Case Was Loaded With Errors Tory Lanez is now three years into his 10-year prison sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. By Cole Blake December 22, 2025
Music Laura Stylez Claims Roaches & Homeless People Caused Recording Issues At "Ebro In The Morning" There still isn't a concrete reason for the cancelation of "Ebro In The Morning," but Laura Stylez may have dropped a hint as to why. By Zachary Horvath December 15, 2025
Politics Nicki Minaj Goes On Unprompted Rant About Trans Kids & Gavin Newsom Nicki Minaj's continued support of JD Vance and the administration of United States President Donald Trump continues to cause controversy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 12, 2025
Music Renowned Record Producer Bob Power Dead At 74 Artists like Questlove, Erykah Badu, and more have shared heartfelt tributes to Bob Power following news of his passing. By Caroline Fisher March 03, 2026
Music JAY-Z Flaunts Incredible $340,000 Watch For Fanatics Fest JAY-Z was the first to own the piece. By Cole Blake August 19, 2024
Music Oscar De La Hoya Reveals That Jay-Z Lost A Risky Six-Figure Bet To Him The boxing legend characterized Jay-Z as "a man who pays his bets." Fortunately, there's no love lost here, as it all went to charity. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 16, 2024
Music Kanye West's "VULTURES 2" To Debut At Number Two On Billboard Charts The rapper's rollout has been hectic. By Elias Andrews August 09, 2024
Music Tyler, The Creator Has Heated Encounter With Paparazzi In LA Tyler, The Creator had some choice words for the paps. By Caroline Fisher November 16, 2024
Music Young Thug Has Lived An Entire Lifetime Since Coming Home From Prison Thugger already ruffled some feathers and engaged in advocacy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 14, 2024
Music Kanye West And Ty Dolla Sign Sued For "VULTURES" Copyright Infringement More legal complications. By Elias Andrews November 13, 2024
Politics Pharrell Clarifies He Didn't Mean To Diss Taylor Swift With Shot At Politcal Endorsements Pharrell says he has nothing but love for Taylor Swift. By Cole Blake November 13, 2024
Music Sting Says He Will Continue To Perform Iconic Song That Diddy Once Sampled Sting doesn't believe in canceling a great song over controversy. By Bryson "Boom" Paul November 11, 2024