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Music Lil Wayne's Former Assistant Reveals Unusual Job Requirements New court filings reveal Lil Wayne's former assistant was expected to keep pre-rolls ready and stay available around the clock. By Erika Marie July 15, 2026
Music Swizz Beatz Isn't Down For A 50 Cent & Lil Wayne "Verzuz" The hit-making producer expressed that they're two completely different artists with different approaches, but still wants to involve them in the battle series in other matchups. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 25, 2023
Music Megan Thee Stallion & BIA's Feud Escalates With More Social Media Shots Megan Thee Stallion and BIA dragged each other into their long-standing feuds with Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. By Cole Blake March 09, 2026
Music Melyssa Ford Puts Drake’s “GIMME A HUG” In Instagram Bio Despite Joe Budden Diss Drake recently name-dropped Melyssa Ford in a song to shade Joe Budden. By Caroline Fisher February 15, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky’s Trial Takes Explosive Turn As Shouting Match Breaks Out In Court ASAP Rocky's assault trial got heated today. By Caroline Fisher January 31, 2025
Music Lil Duke's J. Cole & Quavo Collab "Loyal" Surfaces Lil Duke's previously teased J. Cole collaboration "Loyal" has surfaced, featuring a verse from Quavo and production from Mustard. By Mitch Findlay March 26, 2021
Relationships Lil Uzi Vert Co-Signs Possible Lizzo & Bfb Da Packman Relationship Bfb Da Packman may be one step closer to his goal. By Faysia Green March 10, 2021
Music Conway The Machine Starts Walking On Injured Leg In Video, Plays 50 Cent Song Conway is well on his way to recovery with a little help form the G-Unit boss' 2003 cut "Gotta Make It To Heaven." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 27, 2023
Music Hot 97's DJ Drewski Vows To Stop Playing "Diss/Gang Music" As there have been recent reports of violence among rappers and their associates, Drewski puts his foot down—and several other DJs have followed suit. By Erika Marie February 02, 2022
Music "BodyPartz" Rapper Luci4 Passes Away At 23 Luci4 was found dead at a friend's house in Los Angeles and police are continuing to investigate the situation. By Cole Blake February 23, 2026
Music Videos Kanye West Shares "Donda Chant" Visual On Instagram Kanye West continues to showcase new visuals from "DONDA." By Alexander Cole September 18, 2021
Music Wale Addresses New Album's Release Date In "Slowdown" Freestyle Wale began promoting his forthcoming album at the top of the year with the lead single "Blanco." He has released two new songs since. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 29, 2025