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Music Latto Claps Back At People Making A Fuss Over Her Body Count Lyrics This wouldn't be the first time Latto sparked some online debate for particularly striking lyrical content... But is it worth the discourse? By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025
Music Jennifer Lopez Kisses Her Male & Female Dancers During Viral AMAs Performance Jennifer Lopez danced as songs from Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and more artists played. By Cole Blake May 27, 2025
Music Jussie Smollett Moves On From Infamous Chicago Battle With Official Statement Jussie Smollett is best known for his role as Jamal Lyons in the hit show Empire. Smollett co-stars includes Terrence Howard. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music Daylyt Taps Out Of The Joey Bada$$ & Ray Vaughn Beef With New Song "End Credits" We will see if Joey Bada$$ and Ray Vaughn agree with Daylyt and pump the brakes on their beef, which has fueled most of this rap battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 22, 2025
Music Diddy's Team Elects Not To Cross-Examine Cassie's Mother During Her Testimony Cassie Ventura's mom, Regina, took the stand and not for very long either. David James, Sharay Hayes, and more have also spoken. By Zachary Horvath May 20, 2025
Music DDG Calls Out Brands "Switching Up" On Him Due To Halle Bailey Allegations DDG recently celebrated surpassing one million followers on Twitch, but he's still frustrated with how the Halle Bailey drama is playing out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Fans Donate Money To Tory Lanez’s Alleged Stabber Tory Lanez's team recently confirmed that he's recovering well after getting attacked by another inmate behind bars. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2025
Music Tory Lanez Is Recovering Well Following Brutal Prison Stabbing Recently, Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times in the back, torso, head, and face by a fellow inmate, leaving him with two collapsed lungs. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2025
Music Drake Supports Tory Lanez Amid Shocking New Allegations About Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Kelsey Harris' bodyguard recently alleged that Harris is the one who shot Megan Thee Stallion, not Tory Lanez. By Caroline Fisher May 15, 2025
Music Ray Vaughn Claps Back At Joey Bada$$'s Red Bull Freestyle With Fiery Diss Track "Hoe Era" Ray Vaughn versus Joey Bada$$ has been highly entertaining thus far and Ray's bars on this new response are witty and cold. By Zachary Horvath May 14, 2025
Music Diddy's Legal Team Paints Alleged Victims As Jealous In Opening Statements Opening statements finally kicked off in Diddy's trial on Monday after a full week of jury selection came to an end. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025
Music Mark Geragos Insists He Won’t Abandon Diddy Amid Sex Trafficking Trial Diddy is currently behind bars in New York City for charges related to alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. By Caroline Fisher May 10, 2025