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Music Gunna Previews A Vibey Wizkid Collab Off Of "The Last Wun" Gunna announced the release date for his last album with YSL yesterday (August 4) and he's going out with a bang. By Zachary Horvath August 05, 2025
Music Kesha Joins In Solidarity With Cassie, Sharing Heartfelt Message After Diddy Verdict Kesha removed Diddy from her hit song after allegations went public. After she claimed Dr. Luke, allegedly sexually assaulted her. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 03, 2025
Music "The Punisher" Thinks Diddy Trial's Jury Reached The Right Verdict Sharay Hayes, a male dancer who testified in the Diddy trial, expressed concern for how Cassie and "Jane" caught scrutiny from the public. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Diddy Prosecutors Rest Their Case After More Alleged “Freak-Off” Revelations The prosecution's final witness, Homeland Security Investigations special agent Joseph Cerciello, testified in Diddy's trial today. By Caroline Fisher June 24, 2025
Music Cardi B Posts Adorable Family Photo Amid Release Of Her New Single "Outside" Cardi B and her kiddos have fans in a chokehold as the Bronx rapper is currently back in action musically with her single "Outside." By Zachary Horvath June 21, 2025
Music Ja Rule Pays Tribute To Irv Gotti During Summer Jam Set Ja Rule and Irv Gotti made some truly classic hip-hop in the 2000s and beyond, and Ja didn't experience this bittersweet moment alone. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2025
Music Brendan Paul Alleges “Jane” Never Seemed Hesitant About Freak-Offs With Diddy Diddy's ex-assistant Brendan Paul was arrested last March with cocaine in his bag while trying to board a plane with the mogul. By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2025
Music BigXthaPlug Arrested In Dallas For Alleged Drug And Gun Possession It looks like BigXthaPlug ran into more legal issues while in Texas for his "I Hope You're Happy" release party. By Caroline Fisher August 22, 2025
Music Lizzo Explains Why She Won't Reveal Exactly How Much Weight She's Lost Lizzo has been updating fans on her weight-loss journey since 2023, although she hasn't gotten specific about pounds. By Cole Blake May 26, 2025
Music Hitta J3 Joins The Joey Bada$$ Rap Battle As He Raps Over Iconic Kendrick Lamar Beat Joey Bada$$ started a hip-hop world war of sorts in January and it's got everyone from the West popping out to prove their worth. By Zachary Horvath May 20, 2025
Music Piers Morgan Apologizes To JAY-Z And Beyonce After Controversial Interview The power couple took legal action. By Elias Andrews October 08, 2024
Music Diddy Slams Shyne In Response To Former Bad Boy Artist Calling Him "Demonic" Shyne thinks Diddy made him a "fall guy" for a 1999 shooting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 14, 2024