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Politics Nicki Minaj Claims A “Premonition” Prompted Her Political Involvement Nicki Minaj has expressed her support for Donald Trump multiple times in recent weeks despite widespread backlash. By Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026
Music Travis Scott Under Fire Over Alleged Lyrics About Kylie Jenner’s Breast Implants Kylie Jenner fans speculate that Travis Scott referenced her on his new Don Toliver collab, and they're not happy about it. By Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026
Music Snoop Dogg Mourns Death Of His 10-Month-Old Granddaughter Codi Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus shared the heartbreaking news that her daughter Codi passed away after a NICU stay. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026
Music Kevin Gates Reveals Why He Believes He Could've Cured His Father Of AIDS Kevin Gates got vulnerable during his recent appearance on "Club Shay Shay," opening up about past abuse, his father's death, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 29, 2026
Music Gospel Singer Refutes Travis Scott, Future, & SZA Saying Kanye West Is Sole Author Of "TELEKINESIS" In Copyright Suit Travis Scott, Future, and SZA's legal team argued that Kanye West had put together the key components that make "TELEKINESIS." By Zachary Horvath July 29, 2025
Music Mack Maine’s Son Dies At 20 After Seizure In a heartfelt Instagram post, Mack Maine calls fatherhood "one of the greatest gifts" he's ever received. By Caroline Fisher July 28, 2025
Music Drake Pays Wholesome Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne By Walking Out To "Iron Man" In Birmingham Drake has been in the middle of a run of UK shows and while being down there, he's been showing love to the late Ozzy Osbourne. By Zachary Horvath July 23, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Teases Something Big Coming Next Monday A "Sticky" music video? A completely new musical release? Whatever it is, Tyler The Creator is loading up for a new drop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2025
Music Flau'jae Johnson Explains The Major Impact Boosie Badazz Had On Her Life Flau'jae Johnson says Boosie Badazz had a huge impact on her life after her father passed away shortly after she was born. By Cole Blake July 17, 2025
Music Joey Bada$$ Performs Unreleased Track From New Album, "Lonely At The Top" Joey Bada$$ is in the midst of a huge year after already welcoming his first child with Serayah, last month. By Cole Blake July 17, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Disses Ab-Soul For Being Legally Blind Ab-Soul referenced wanting to slap DJ Akademiks in a diss track aimed at Joey Bada$$ amid his feud with the West Coast. By Cole Blake May 29, 2025
Relationships Cassie Gives Birth Two Weeks After Diddy Trial Testimony Congratulations are in order for Cassie and Alex Fine as they officially had their third child together on Tuesday. By Alexander Cole May 28, 2025