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Music AllStar JR Reportedly Arrested While On His Way To Do A VladTV Interview AllStar JR was reportedly involved in the shooting of NBA Ben 10, and now, ahead of a VladTV appearance, he has been arrested. By Alexander Cole April 23, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Argues Prosecutors Have A Weak Case Against Him Shortly after Pooh Shiesty's father was arrested this month, he was granted a $250K bond, but prosecutors want it revoked. By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026
Music Pregnant Detroit Rapper Siditty Shot & Killed, Family Alleges Targeted Attack Siditty, real name Qualeisha Barnes, was fatally shot in Atlanta. She was reportedly a nursing student in addition to her rap career. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 10, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Immediately Trolls Offset & Lil Tjay Following Hard Rock Shooting 6ix9ine is known for being a social media troll, and that isn't taking a backseat amid this news involving Offset and Lil Tjay. By Alexander Cole April 06, 2026
Music Who Is James Broadnax? The Texas Death Row Inmate Travis Scott & Young Thug Are Fighting To Save Killer Mike, T.I., and other hip-hop artists have joined Travis Scott and Young Thug in bringing national attention to Broadnax’s case. By Aron A. March 12, 2026
Music Gucci Mane's Artist Foogiano Flips And Declares His Support For Pooh Shiesty Foogiano was recently released from prison, and despite his connection to Gucci Mane, he stood tall behind Pooh Shiesty after Pooh's arrest. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026
Music J Prince Jr. Tries To Clear His Name Amid The AllStar JR/NBA Ben 10 Rumors J Prince Jr. is coming forward after video footage showed him at the restaurant where NBA Ben 10 was allegedly shot by AllStar JR. By Zachary Horvath April 13, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Artist Foogiano Released From Prison After Five Years In 2021, Foogiano was sentenced to five years behind bars after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and going on the run. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music Drake's Concept Art For "ICEMAN" Surfaces After Release Date Reveal Drake will be releasing his highly anticipated album, "ICEMAN," on Friday, May 15. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Affiliate Ben 10 Reportedly Shot In Houston NBA Ben 10 was reportedly shot, along with one other victim, during a chaotic scene at a Houston restaurant last night, April 8. By Zachary Horvath April 09, 2026
Music EBK Jaaybo Could Spend 30 Years In Prison Over New Gun Charge DreamLlife Rizzy was shot in both legs in Oakland last March, and authorities believe they've identified the gun used to shoot him. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Who Will Be Featured On Drake's "ICEMAN"? Drake has worked with tons of high-profile artists over the course of his career, but he has yet to reveal who will be on "ICEMAN." By Cole Blake April 20, 2026