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Aron A. June 14, 2026 Music Wiz Khalifa appears as The Wizard in a free limited-time Hitman: World of Assassination mission, set inside a packed MMA arena.
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Ben Atkinson June 08, 2026 Music Victory Boyd was previously suing Travis Scott, SZA, and Future for stealing her 2019 demo, however, she has since dropped the suit.
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Alexander Cole June 03, 2026 Music Earlier today, we reported that Boosie Badazz was facing an assault case in Houston. Hours later, he has given a response.
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Alexander Cole June 01, 2026 Music Dame Dash was recently the subject of some bars from Jay-Z during a Roots Picnic freestyle, and as you can imagine, he was not impressed.
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Alexander Cole June 01, 2026 Music Drake recently broke Michael Jackson's official record for the most number one songs by a male solo artist in the United States.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 30, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., has been in federal custody for weeks, although that is finally about to change.
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Alexander Cole May 28, 2026 Music During an interview with “Nightline,” Gucci Mane discusses his mental health struggles.
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Aron A. May 27, 2026 Music Last week, Spotify retracted their claim about Drake boasting the most-streamed song on the platform in a single day in 2026.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 21, 2026 Music AllStar JR and Pooh Shiesty are both currently behind bars. The former faces charges in alleged connection to NBA Ben10's shooting.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 21, 2026 Music PlaqueBoyMax is generally a big fan of NBA YoungBoy's music, but he drew YB's ire for not liking a particular "Slime Cry" album cut.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026 Music Travis Scott's inclusion in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has elicited some strong reactions, but the director stands by all of it.
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Alexander Cole May 12, 2026
Pop Culture Jay-Z & Future’s Son Pose For A Photo As Future’s Old Comments About Hov Resurface A full circle moment.
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Aron A. 
Music Wiz Khalifa Just Became A Character In The New Hitman Video Game Wiz Khalifa appears as The Wizard in a free limited-time Hitman: World of Assassination mission, set inside a packed MMA arena.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Victory Boyd Drops "Telekinesis" Lawsuit Against Travis Scott, SZA, & Future Victory Boyd was previously suing Travis Scott, SZA, and Future for stealing her 2019 demo, however, she has since dropped the suit.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Boosie Badazz Calls Houston Nightclub Assault Case A "Money Grab" Earlier today, we reported that Boosie Badazz was facing an assault case in Houston. Hours later, he has given a response.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Dame Dash Responds To Jay-Z's Freestyle Dame Dash was recently the subject of some bars from Jay-Z during a Roots Picnic freestyle, and as you can imagine, he was not impressed.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Michael Jackson's Family Shows Love To Drake's "ICEMAN" Post On Instagram Drake recently broke Michael Jackson's official record for the most number one songs by a male solo artist in the United States.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Pooh Shiesty's Father Officially Scheduled For Release From Federal Custody Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., has been in federal custody for weeks, although that is finally about to change.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Gucci Mane Says Lenox Mall Fight Was Part Of A 3 Week Mental Health Episode During an interview with “Nightline,” Gucci Mane discusses his mental health struggles.
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Aron A. 
Music Drake Fans & Haters Debate Spotify's Correction Of "ICEMAN" Numbers Last week, Spotify retracted their claim about Drake boasting the most-streamed song on the platform in a single day in 2026.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music AllStar JR Reportedly Hires Pooh Shiesty's Lawyer In Gun Case AllStar JR and Pooh Shiesty are both currently behind bars. The former faces charges in alleged connection to NBA Ben10's shooting.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music PlaqueBoyMax Reflects On NBA YoungBoy Calling Out His "Slime Cry" Criticism PlaqueBoyMax is generally a big fan of NBA YoungBoy's music, but he drew YB's ire for not liking a particular "Slime Cry" album cut.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Christopher Nolan Reveals Why He Cast Travis Scott In "The Odyssey" Travis Scott's inclusion in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has elicited some strong reactions, but the director stands by all of it.
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Alexander Cole