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Music Sexyy Red Music Video Shooting: Florida Police Arrest Suspects Back in September, a shooting near the rapper's music video set left one person deceased and another injured. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2023
Music Takeoff's Mother Sues Bowling Alley Where He Was Killed Takeoff's mother has filed a lawsuit against 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston. By Caroline Fisher June 08, 2023
Music Diddy’s Beverly Hills Mansion Reportedly Not Selling Due To “Ick Factor” It doesn't look like Diddy's home will sell any time soon. By Caroline Fisher November 08, 2024
Music The Weeknd Welcomes Young Cancer Patient Backstage The Weeknd fulfilled a young cancer patient's dream of meeting him backstage at one of his recent shows. By Cole Blake September 06, 2022
Music Diddy Dropped To His Knees And Prayed Upon Hearing Not Guilty Verdict Diddy and his loved ones appeared incredibly relieved in court today as his federal trial finally came to an end. By Caroline Fisher July 02, 2025
Music West Coast Rap Pioneer C-Knight Passes Away at 52, Dove Shack Group Mourns Loss Rest in Peace to the hip-hop legend. By Tallie Spencer November 07, 2023
Music Ty Dolla Sign Unveils New "Vultures" Tribute Tattoo Ty Dolla Sign is dedicated. By Caroline Fisher December 28, 2023
Music Quavo Wishes Young Thug Happy Birthday, Confirms Appearance On New Album Young Thug is set to make an appearance on "Rocket Power." By Lavender Alexandria August 17, 2023
Music Kanye West's "Yeezus" Turns 10 "Yeezus" was a stark detour from his previous work, expressing Kanye West's struggling mental health through industrial electric soundscapes. By Caleb Hardy June 13, 2023
Music XXXTENTACION Trial Update: Jurors Want To Review Suspects' Text Messages The jury have deliberated for over 12 hours and want to see defendants' Boatwright and Williams' phones the day of and before the murder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2023
Music Leon Thomas Teams Up With Chris Brown On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update This week on our "R&B Season" playlist update, we highlighted killer new tracks from Leon Thomas, Chris Brown, and Sean Leon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 23, 2025
Streetwear Rihanna Dons Stunning Feathered Costume For Barbados Festival The Crop Over Festival in Rihanna's home country of Barbados was a show-stopping affair, and one that she lived up to all the way. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 06, 2024