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Politics Congresswoman Drags Jay-Z Into Epstein Files Investigation Jay-Z was named in a lone document from the Epstein files, and now, Nancy Mace is looking to have him participate in the investigation. By Alexander Cole March 05, 2026
Pop Culture Diddy's Ex Gina Huynh Hopes For His Release, Accuses Yung Miami Of Snitching On Him Gina Huynh was supposed to testify in Diddy's federal trial last year as "Victim 3," but refused to and instead asked for his freedom. By Zachary Horvath February 27, 2026
Music Jay-Z Drops New Website Celebrating 30-Year Career After "Dead Presidents" Jay-Z has caused a lot of speculation about possible new music, a "Reasonable Doubt" rerelease, and more with this new website. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music AZ Chike Joins Army Of West Coast Rappers Feuding With Joey Bada$$ On New Diss Track, "What Would You Do?" Joey Bada$$ has been feuding with several West Coast artists since dropping "The Ruler’s Back," earlier this year. By Cole Blake May 19, 2025
Music Gunna Covers Up YSL Tattoo Amid Rumored Rift With Young Thug Gunna and Young Thug go way back, but in recent years, there's been a great deal of speculation about where they stand. By Caroline Fisher May 18, 2025
Music Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Tragedy To Be Explored In New Netflix Documentary Netflix's new documentary about Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival will feature interviews with victims' families, 911 audio, and more. By Caroline Fisher May 15, 2025
Pop Culture Halle Bailey's Restraining Order Against DDG, Explained A court granted Halle Bailey a temporary restraining order against DDG. By Aron A. May 15, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Hasn’t Spoken To Snoop Dogg Since Checking Him For Accidental Drake Co-Sign According to Snoop Dogg, he didn't know what he was doing when he reposted Drake's "Taylor Made Freestyle." By Caroline Fisher May 14, 2025
Music Cassie Alleges Diddy Demanded She Call Him By Her Grandfather's Nickname In Trial Testimony Cassie spent the majority of the day, Tuesday, on the stand testifying in Diddy's criminal trial and the process will continue tomorrow. By Cole Blake May 13, 2025
Music The Weeknd Considers Switching Course & Keeping His Stage Name The Weeknd says that his new film, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," might actually be more of a "rebirth" than a death. By Cole Blake May 13, 2025
Music Lil Yachty Gets Throw'd By Fan Calling Him By His Government Name During Concert Lil Yachty and emerging duo Paris, Texas are accompanying Tyler, The Creator on the Chromakopia world tour that kicked off in 2024. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 12, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Reveals His Dream Role Ahead Of “Highest 2 Lowest” Release According to ASAP Rocky, he'd need a few months to prepare for his dream role, but it would certainly be worth it. By Caroline Fisher May 11, 2025