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Music Bow Wow Reveals Whether Or Not He'll Ever Do "Verzuz" Fans have been clamoring for Bow Wow to take part in a "Verzuz" battle. By Alexander Cole November 21, 2020
Music Diddy Breaks His Silence Amid Sex Trafficking Trial To Thank Judge Today, Diddy was asked to confirm his decision not to testify in his own federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. By Caroline Fisher June 24, 2025
Politics Kodak Black Drops Merch Inspired By Donald Trump Assassination Attempt Kodak Black continues to back Trump. By Caroline Fisher July 27, 2024
Numbers Drake Will Receive Artist Of The Decade Award At 2021 BBMAs Drake has won 27 BBMAs over the course of his career, making him the most decorated artist in the award show's history. By Alex Zidel May 11, 2021
Sports Shaq Knew He Wanted To DJ After Attending Public Enemy & LL Cool J Concert Teen Shaq was inspired to spin some tunes. By Erika Marie July 20, 2019
Music The Weeknd, Tinashe & Jorja Smith Run It Up On This Week's "R&B Season" Playlist Plus, new heat from Victoria Monét, Zacari, and NAO. By Aron A. August 08, 2021
Numbers 21 Savage & Metro Boomin Dominate Billboard Hot 100 21 Savage and Metro Boomin's "Savage Mode II" has completely taken over the Billboard charts with an impressive 13 placements. By Mitch Findlay October 13, 2020
Music Kodak Black Declines Photo With Rude Fan After They Say "F*ck You, Take A Picture With Me" At Kentucky Derby Kodak Black recently shared that he doesn't shower daily and still receives compliments from women about his smell. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 04, 2025
Music Offset Reveals Why He Hasn't Put Out Takeoff Tribute Not only did it not fit the rap star's new album's themes, but he believes that people are also too judgmental to properly accept it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 30, 2023
Music Tory Lanez Trial: Jury Begins Deliberation A jury will determine whether Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion after hearing closing arguments. By Aron A. December 22, 2022
Music Adin Ross Unsuccessfully Moves To Have Subpoena Dismissed In Megan Thee Stallion Defamation Case Adin Ross moved to have Megan Thee Stallion's subpoena dismissed, but it did not work. However, he'll have a chance to try it again. By Devin Morton September 21, 2025
Music MC Lyte Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Pioneer MC Lyte, a pioneer in hip-hop and business, expands her influence beyond rap to entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and motivational speaking. By Jake Skudder February 01, 2024