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Music Diddy Trial's Verdict Sheet For Jurors Releases To The Public The Diddy trial's jury will unpack five weeks of testimony, evidence, and arguments, and their decision could send Puff to jail for life. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 23, 2025
Music Kevin Liles Files Motion To Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit Kevin Liles was hit with these serious allegations just over a month ago from an alleged coworker during his tenure at Def Jam. By Zachary Horvath April 09, 2025
Music Keri Hilson Alleges She Was Forced To Diss Beyonce In Song She Didn’t Write During a recent appearance on "The Breakfast Club," Keri Hilson opened up about her infamous "Turnin' Me On (Remix)." By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2025
Music Lil Wayne, Cardi B, Tyga & More Headline REVOLVE Festival's 2025 Lineup Lil Wayne already warmed up for the REVOLVE Festival by hitting the stage at the fifth and final Dreamville Fest this past weekend. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2025
Music J Cole Addresses The Future Of Dreamville Fest While Performing With Erykah Badu J Cole and Erykah Badu were accompanied on the 2025 Dreamville Fest lineup by Lil Wayne, GloRilla, 21 Savage, JID, Coco Jones, and many more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2025
Music Kanye West Makes Beats Live During DJ Akademiks Stream According to a tweet by DJ Akademiks, Kanye West plans to drop a new album at some point today called "WW3." By Caroline Fisher April 03, 2025
Music Young Scooter’s Family Issues Emotional Statement After Woman's Arrest For Alleged Fake 911 Call Young Scooter tragically passed away late last month after sustaining a serious leg injury while fleeing Atlanta police. By Caroline Fisher April 02, 2025
Music Cardi B Gives Fans A Huge Update On Her Long-Awaited Album Fans have been waiting on a sophomore album from Cardi B since the release of 2018's "Invasion of Privacy." By Cole Blake April 01, 2025
Pop Culture Kendrick Lamar Film With Creators Of "South Park" Receives Hefty Delay This collaborative project between Kendrick Lamar and the masterminds behind the popular comedy program has been in development for a minute. By Zachary Horvath March 31, 2025
Music Boi-1da Gives Massive Props To "Greatest Artist Of All Time" Drake During Juno Awards Speech Drake was one of the first artists Boi-1da ever worked with, producing for him at the age of 18 back in 2006. By Cole Blake March 31, 2025
Music Will Smith Addresses Slapping Chris Rock In New Track "You Lookin For Me" Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar are the only two friends Will Smith called about his return to rap music in 2025. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 30, 2025
Music Dr. Dre’s Former Divorce Counselor Claims He Wore Bulletproof Vest After Alleged Threats Dr. Dre recently suffered a loss in court amid his legal battle against his former divorce counselor, Dr. Charles Sophy. By Caroline Fisher March 29, 2025