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Pop Culture Mero Unleashes On DJ Akademiks In Scathing Hot 97 Rant DJ Akademiks previously described Mero as a "DEI hire" for Hot 97, following the departure of Ebro Darden. By Cole Blake March 23, 2026
Music Kanye West Reveals He's Ending Five-Year Performing Drought In Iconic U.S. City Kanye West has given starving fan bases it certain locations new shows this year and he's done so again with this latest concert reveal. By Zachary Horvath March 09, 2026
Music Drake Sends Odd Message About "Good Times" Amid "Iceman" Rollout Ahead of the release of the new album "Iceman," Drake is busy overseas on tour. How many good times can he have before they're draining? By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2025
Music Fat Joe Accuses Tyrone Blackburn Of Using AI To Create His Legal Defense Fat Joe is suing Tyrone Blackburn and Terrance Dixon for defamation after they filed a lawsuit against him, earlier this year. By Cole Blake September 08, 2025
Music QC P Trolls Young Thug With Diabolical Instagram Profile Picture QC P has been going after Young Thug ever since the latter allegedly warned Lil Baby that his label boss was a rat. By Zachary Horvath September 02, 2025
Music Chrisean Rock Hard Launches New Relationship With Soulja Boy’s Artist HoodTrophy Bino Chrisean Rock became famous as a contestant on a short-lived dating series by Blueface. They share a son together. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 17, 2025
Music Benzino Accuses Fat Joe Of Helping Tank The Ratings Of BET Hip-Hop Awards Benzino took to Instagram Live to throw some shade at Fat Joe for his perceived role in helping tank the ratings of the BET Hip-Hop Awards. By Devin Morton August 10, 2025
Music The Weeknd Tells An Eager Fan To Stop Saying "F**k Drake" While The Weeknd and Drake faced off during last year's battle, it seems like Abel doesn't want that energy out in the world anymore. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 09, 2025
Sports Kevin Durant Praises Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" Album As An "All-Time" Great The new posts are far from the first time Kevin Durant has spoken out in support of Drake's music over the years. By Cole Blake August 05, 2025
Music Diddy Writes Letter From Jail Seeking Dismissal Of King Combs' Alleged Yacht Assault Lawsuit The lawsuit was filed last year by Grace O'Marcaigh, a former yacht stewardess. She accused Diddy's son King Combs of sexual assault. By Zachary Horvath August 02, 2025
Music Lil Woody Reveals Why He Thinks YFN Lucci’s Jail Stabbing Was “Lame” According to Lil Woody, he's been attacked behind bars too. By Caroline Fisher December 13, 2024
Pop Culture Will Smith Addresses Diddy “Freak Off” Rumors Will Smith is tired of all the memes. By Caroline Fisher December 13, 2024