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Music From Charts To Congress: Petey Pablo Classic, "Raise Up," Could Be A National Anthem In 2025 Timbaland introduced the world to Petey Pablo with "Raise Up." The debut single put North Carolina on the map. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 29, 2025
Music Billie Eilish Acknowledges Nicki Minaj As The Real G.O.A.T. of Rap Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj collaborated on Pink Friday 2 track "Are You Gone Already," after Eilish fangirled over Minaj for years. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 29, 2025
Music Sean Kingston's Mother Admits To Falsifying Money Transfers To Protect Him Amid Fraud Trial Sean Kingston and his mother face various fraud charges relating to their alleged $1 million swindling of multiple businesses. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Music Kim Kardashian Praises North West's FKA twigs Video Appearance After Kanye West Rants Kanye West already dragged Playboi Carti through the mud for wanting to collab with North West. Will Kim Kardashian and FKA twigs get a rant? By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Music Yella Beezy Released From Prison After Posting Bond In Mo3 Murder Case This murder case also resurfaced old footage of Mo3's murder, and Yella Beezy has denied any and all accusations of involvement. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Music Kanye West Reportedly Recorded Podcast With Andrew Tate According to Andrew Tate's attorney, the personality and Kanye West discussed "the suffering and betrayals they’ve endured." By Caroline Fisher March 28, 2025
Music Sheff G To Receive Five-Year Prison Sentence After Pleading Guilty To Attempted Murder Sheff G was one of 32 alleged gang members named in a 140-count indictment and accused of shootings, using stolen cars, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 27, 2025
Music Jay-Z Predicted To Proceed With Extortion Claim Against Lawyer Tony Buzbee Jay-Z ran into some legal red tape in his campaign against lawyer Tony Buzbee, but it's looking as though he will get his way. By Elias Andrews March 26, 2025
Music 50 Cent Isn't Buying Floyd Mayweather's Bold Claim About Owning 100 Buildings In New York 50 Cent once again is poking fun at his longtime rival, Floyd Mayweather, this time for his appearance on "The Tonight Show." By Cole Blake March 26, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Drops Deluxe Version Of "Music" With Several New Songs Playboi Carti is back with more songs as his "Music" album continues to dominate on the charts since its release, earlier this month. By Cole Blake March 25, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks & Wack 100 Get Into Shouting Match Over Drake's UMG Lawsuit & Canceled Tour DJ Akademiks and Wack 100 have had sides in the never-ending Drake versus Kendrick Lamar debate for a hot minute now. By Zachary Horvath March 24, 2025
Music Tony Buzbee's Legal Issues Continue After Withdrawing From 15 Diddy Lawsuits After feuding with Jay-Z, controversial attorney Tony Buzbee's issues continue to mount after withdrawing from more Diddy drama. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 22, 2025