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Music Milagro Gramz Starts New Media Fund After Losing Megan Thee Stallion Case A jury recently found Milagro Gramz liable for defaming Megan Thee Stallion, and now, she owes the femcee $75K. By Caroline Fisher December 02, 2025
Music Yung Joc Asks Why It's Controversial To Listen To R. Kelly's Music Yung Joc wants to know why it's controversial to listen to R. Kelly's music and not other artists. By Cole Blake December 31, 2022
Music Jaidyn Alexis' Music Career Isn't Ending With Blueface Beef, She Hints Sounds like Jaidyn already has big plans to follow up "Stewie," "Workout," and "Post Opp" with more viral bars. By Hayley Hynes September 19, 2023
Music GoldLink Stuns NPR With Heartfelt Tiny Desk Mini Concert Peep GoldLink's acoustic rendering of Kaytranada & Steve Lacy production. By Devin Ch June 13, 2018
Politics Nicki Minaj Celebrates President's Day With An A.I. Image Of Herself & Donald Trump Nicki Minaj reaffirmed her recent support for Donald Trump with yet another post on social media on Monday. By Cole Blake February 17, 2026
Sports Beyonce To Headline Halftime Show Of Ravens-Texans' Christmas Day Game Netflix has landed Beyonce for the Christmas Day game. By Cole Blake November 18, 2024
Music Positive K Says Def Jam President Lyor Cohen Nearly Passed On Signing Redman Positive K says he helped influence Def Jam President Lyor Cohen into signing Redman. By Cole Blake September 25, 2022
Pop Culture Dave East Is A "Big Fan" Of Pablo Escobar, Worked On "Fortune Favors The Bold" At His House Dave East says he admires Pablo Escobar's "mindset." By Caroline Fisher July 26, 2023
Music Diddy's Ex Assistant Recalls Fearing For His Life During Alleged Run-In With Suge Knight Witness testimony has been continuing in Diddy's criminal trial on Tuesday with his ex-personal assistant being the latest to take the stand. By Cole Blake May 20, 2025
Music Digital Nas Alleges He Wasn't Paid At All For Kanye West Collaborations Digital Nas shared he was retiring from the industry due to his YZY for Kanye West collabs, but he has since said it's getting resolved. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music NBA Ben10's Lawyer Describes Horrific Alleged Jail Conditions, DJ Akademiks Responds NBA Ben10's lawyer is trying to secure an emergency release, and DJ Akademiks weighed in on the situation during his latest stream. By Alexander Cole September 28, 2026
Music Saweetie Faces Chaos As Fight Breaks Out During Her Festival Set Saweetie tried to address the situation quickly and check in with the rest of the crowd, but things escalated too hastily. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 24, 2024