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Music Joe Budden On Drake's "For All The Dogs": "He Rapping For The Children" Though that quote could come from a positive place of admiration "for the kids," it's clear that the rapper and podcaster isn't too impressed. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 07, 2023
Politics Plies Slams Donald Trump On Anniversary Of Capitol Riot Plies says January 6th is "Donald Trump Day." By Cole Blake January 06, 2024
Music Lil Uzi Vert Debuts New Bright Green Hair Color Fans are hoping it signifies a new era on the way. By Lavender Alexandria January 04, 2024
Music Jay-Z Heard Pimp C Dissing Him For Prior 2pac Beef, According To Record Exec The awkward encounter all came because of a speakerphone call. By Lavender Alexandria January 03, 2024
Music 2Pac Has Street Named After Him In Oakland The council finally enacted a decision made back in May. By Ben Mock November 04, 2023
Music Chris Brown’s $500 Million “History Of Violence” Lawsuit Tossed Out By Judge In 2024, "Chris Brown: A History Of Violence" aired on ID, diving into the hitmaker's allegedly problematic past. By Caroline Fisher January 13, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Finally Unveils Cover Art & Pre-Save Links For "Don't Be Dumb" A$AP Rocky is dropping "Don't Be Dumb" in due time, and it appears as though Tim Burton helped him with his cover art. By Alexander Cole December 17, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Posts Video Of Himself Partying With Maino As Feud Intensifies DJ Akademiks and Maino have been trading shots over the last week following Ak's jokes about Fabolous' fashion choices. By Cole Blake December 16, 2025
Music Funk Flex’s Hot 97 Guest Spot Off To A Rocky Start Thanks To DaBaby & Birdman Mix-Up Funk Flex recently discussed Kimora Lee Simmons' latest spat with her ex Russell on Hot 97, leading to a lot of confusion. By Caroline Fisher December 16, 2025
Music 50 Cent Says Diddy Looks Like A "Raccoon" In New Prison Photos 50 Cent's controversial executive production of the new Netflix docuseries "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" has resulted in many more Diddy jokes. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 12, 2025
Music Adam22 & Sneako Have Hot Takes On Diddy's Sentence & Perceived Guilt Diddy's 50-month prison sentence for transportation to engage in prostitution have Adam22 and Sneako feeling skeptical. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025
Music Diddy Hit With Two New Sexual Assault Lawsuits Ahead of Prison Sentencing Diddy faces two new sexual assault lawsuits just one day before his prison sentencing. The Bad Boy mogul could face up to 20 years after being found guilty on federal charges. By Tallie Spencer October 02, 2025