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Music NBA YoungBoy Goes Viral For McDonald's Play Place Video YB is spotted in a rare, lighthearted moment. By Tallie Spencer November 27, 2025
Music New Kanye West Interview Sparks Worry & Sadness Kanye West was last caught on video visiting with a prominent rabbi, but this is his first interview in a bit, and it has fans concerned. By Zachary Horvath November 20, 2025
Politics The Politics Of 50 Cent & Ja Rule's Beef: How Hip-Hop Mobilized Zohran Mamdani’s Victorious Mayoral Campaign Some might say he vibes more with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State of Mind" than Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind," but if his victory proves anything, like Jadakiss, Zohran Mamdani is truly outside with the streets that built New York. By Aron A. November 12, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Leaves Fans Intrigued After Posting And Deleting Two Off-The-Wall Freestyles These out-of-the-blue freestyles are remixes to 2024 songs from underground rappers Babyxsosa and SlimeGetEem. By Zachary Horvath March 03, 2025
Music Tory Lanez Alleges DNA On Gun From Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case Is “100%” Not His During a recent podcast appearance, Tory Lanez made some interesting claims about the gun allegedly used to shoot Megan Thee Stallion. By Caroline Fisher March 02, 2025
Music More Than A Cut: Diddy's Barber Claims Mogul Sexually Assaulted Him In New Lawsuit Diddy's legal drama continues to grow after a Harlem Barber accuses the mogul of sexually assaulting him in 1997. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 01, 2025
Music MF DOOM's Notebooks Returned To His Widow After Dispute With DOOM's Former A&R Egon MF DOOM's widow Jasmine Thompson previously claimed that Egon unrightfully took the late rap legend's notebooks and acted greedy with them. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2025
Music Diddy Faces Shocking Sexual Assault Allegations In Lawsuit From Male Sex Worker Diddy is facing yet another lawsuit accusing him of allegedly committing sexual assault as his criminal trial approaches. By Cole Blake February 27, 2025
Music Drake Fans Say I Told You So After FCC Begins Payola Investigation Into iHeartCountry Festival The FCC is taking a look at iHeartMedia’s upcoming iHeartCountry Festival and the move has Drake fans taking note. By Cole Blake February 26, 2025
Music Cassie Returns To Social Media Months After Emotional Diddy Trial Testimony In May, Cassie took the stand in her ex-boyfriend Diddy’s federal trial to recall the years of abuse she allegedly endured. By Caroline Fisher August 08, 2025
Music Joyner Lucas Continues Skepta Battle With New Diss Track “Round 2 K.O” Last week, Skepta took aim at Joyner Lucas once again with his diss track "Round 2," prompting a fiery response. By Caroline Fisher July 25, 2025
Music Juicy J Explains The Importance Of "Slob On My Knob" Juicy J is not playing keep-away with the young rappers following his example. By Devin Ch March 22, 2018