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Music John Legend Signs Management Deal With Roc Nation The move comes after John Legend kicked off his "A Night of Songs & Stories" in Florida, earlier this month. By Cole Blake March 31, 2026
Music Jimmy Henchman Responds To 50 Cent Claiming He Was Attacked In Prison Jimmy Henchman called a friend from behind bars to deny rumors that he was attacked in prison, speculation that 50 Cent allegedly shared. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026
Music Rihanna Reportedly Breaks Silence On Home Shooting Details In Police Report Rihanna's reported testimony about the shooting at her home with A$AP Rocky emerged this week amid suspect Ivanna Ortiz's not guilty plea. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026
Music OJ Da Juiceman Rushed To Hospital For Diabetes Emergency In Police Custody OJ Da Juiceman had been arrested earlier this month, as police accused him of allegedly pointing a gun at a state trooper. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026
Music Kanye West's "Bully" Album Divides The Ye Fanbase After Streaming Release Kanye West's "Bully" is finally out on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, and debates around A.I., sonic direction, and politics abound. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026
Music Kanye West's "Bully" Listening Party Is Causing Uncertainty Amongst Fans Kanye West fans aren't happy about the album not dropping but what fans were able to hear at the listening party is sparking debate. By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals If He Dissed Jay-Z Or Not On "The Fall-Off" J. Cole had a line on "The Fall-Off" raised eyebrows and in turn started a rumor that J. Cole was/still is at odds with Jay-Z. By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music Is Kanye West Actually Dropping "Bully" Tonight? Kanye West is currently in the midst of working on "Bully," and with the album set to drop tonight, fans are reasonably skeptical. By Alexander Cole March 26, 2026
Music J. Cole Confronts Cam'ron Face-To-Face Following Lawsuit Drama Cam'ron had sued J. Cole for not holding up his end of the bargain after Cam appeared on the "Might Delete Later" track "Ready '24." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026
Music Jay-Z & Elon Musk Reportedly Argued Over Dinner Bill At Carbone Rich people problems. By Tallie Spencer March 19, 2026
Music Usher Reportedly Confronts Justin Bieber At Beyonce’s Oscars After-Party Sources close to Justin Bieber tell "TMZ" that Usher approached him with "energy and anger" at an event recently. By Caroline Fisher March 19, 2026
Music Afroman Takes To The Streets To Celebrate His Win Following Viral Lawsuit Afroman recently found himself in the middle of a defamation lawsuit with Adams County deputies, and on Wednesday, he won. By Alexander Cole March 19, 2026