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Music 50 Cent Roasts Lil Kim Over Her Onstage Antics 50 Cent recently took aim at Lil Kim on Instagram, suggesting that her dance moves aren't getting any easier with age. By Caroline Fisher February 17, 2026
Music Chuck D To Gene Simmons' Controversial Take On Rappers Being In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Gene Simmons riled fans up with his bold take on hip-hop's place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Chuck D is stepping to defend his genre. By Zachary Horvath February 13, 2026
Music Ja Rule Issues Apology Following Viral Plane Confrontation With Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda Ja Rule got into a heated confrontation with G-Unit rappers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda which led to him being removed from the plane. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
Music YesJulz Claims A Married Super Bowl Winner Slid Into Her DMs After The Game YesJulz didn't reveal the player's name, but the Seattle Seahawks just beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. By Cole Blake February 09, 2026
Music Offset Claims Cardi B Never Cooked For Him In New Breakup Song According to Offset, the closing track of his new album is about moving on from a relationship "peacefully." By Caroline Fisher August 22, 2025
Music Prosecutors Allege Fredo Bang Picked Up YNW Melly After Murders Of YNW Juvy & YNW SakChaser Prosecutors say that YNW Melly asked Fredo Bang to pick him up after killing YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser. By Cole Blake June 12, 2023
Music 7 Celebrities Who Started In Girl Groups From Missy Elliott to Diana Ross and Beyonce, here are seven celebrities who got their starts as members of girl groups. By Demi Phillips September 11, 2023
Original Content Birdman Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Birdman and his net worth as we discuss his music career, record label, business ventures, and real estate investments. By Jake Skudder January 05, 2024
Pop Culture Iggy Azalea Teases Topless Content For Her OnlyFans Page: Video The Australian artist has been catching her followers with countless thirst traps lately. By Hayley Hynes January 20, 2023
Music Vanessa Carlton Defends Rappers Sampling "A Thousand Miles" On "Who I Smoke" Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, & FastMoney Goon faced backlash. By Erika Marie May 31, 2021
Pop Culture Sean Kingston Recalls Drinking Lean With Justin Bieber & Getting Actavis Banned In a new interview, he spoke candidly about having trouble adjusting to fame and making bad decisions after his first major hit. By Madusa S. May 30, 2021
Pop Culture Meek Mill Responds To Kanye West The Philly rapper implied that he's too busy with charitable work, being with his loved ones, and staying focused to get caught up in Kanye's antics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 11, 2022