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Music Too Short Praises Tupac's Lightning-Fast Writing Process: Watch Almost twenty years after his passing, the West Coast legend's skill and talent remains the stuff of legend for peers and fans alike. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 23, 2023
Music Diddy Launched A “Free Game” Business Course For His Fellow Inmates Diddy's lawyers brought up the business course while outlining their reasoning for him deserving a light sentence. By Cole Blake September 24, 2025
Music Killer Mike Shares Surprising Revelation About JAY-Z's "Poppin’ Tags" Collaboration Killer Mike says his verse on JAY-Z's "Poppin Tags" was pushed further in the song because he was "rapping his ass off.” By Cole Blake August 15, 2023
Music Wiz Khalifa Shares Last Conversation He Had With His Late Father Wiz Khalifa took to social media yesterday to share the heartbreaking news that his father Laurence W. Thomaz has passed away. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2026
Pop Culture Boosie Badazz Issues Enthusiastic Response To Kai Cenat’s Streaming Offer According to Kai Cenat, he's about to turn Boosie into a "real" gamer. By Caroline Fisher January 22, 2025
Music NLE Choppa Makes A Surprise Appearance On Rick Ross' Ex Cristina Mackey's IG Live Fans had to do a double take, and the gossip ensued. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2024
Original Content Kendrick Lamar’s Best Songs These are the best songs from Compton emcee, Kendrick Lamar's impressive music catalog. By Michael Lusigi April 17, 2023
Relationships Roddy Ricch Seeking Joint Custody Of His Young Son Roddy is hoping for shared custody of his 3-year-old son. By Lavender Alexandria September 08, 2023
Music Diddy No Longer On Suicide Watch As He Awaits Trial In Sex Trafficking Case Diddy is reportedly preparing for trial. By Cole Blake September 30, 2024
Music Mario Confronts Fan Who Groped Him During Show An overzealous fan put her hands on Mario's private parts during one of his recent performances, and he didn't let it slide. By Caroline Fisher November 25, 2025
Music Flo Milli Lists Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne Among Her Biggest Influences Flo Milli listed some familiar names as her biggest influences. By Lavender Alexandria August 16, 2023
Music Snoop Dogg Once Auctioned Off A Blunt For $10K At A Charity Auction Actor Seth Rogen opened up about the charitable moment. By Lamar Banks September 29, 2022