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Music Lizzo Reveals Daring Halloween Costume Clapping Back At "South Park" Ozempic Jokes Lizzo's starting spooky season with a bang. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 26, 2024
Music Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Addresses Lil Durk's Arrest Brandon Johnson spoke on the alleged murder-for-hire charge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 26, 2024
Music Lil Durk’s Arrest Prompts Response From Attorneys Representing FBG Duck’s Estate Attorneys representing the late FBG Duck's estate allege that Lil Durk's indictment has brought them "one step closer to justice." By Caroline Fisher October 26, 2024
Music Freddie Gibbs Claims Kanye West Was Upset About "Back To Me" Verse On "Vultures 1" Freddie Gibbs stopped by the "Butcher Block" podcast, where he discussed working with Kanye West and Ye's anger at Gibbs' standout verse. By Devin Morton August 24, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Reveals Camp Flog Gnaw's Star-Studded Lineup Through Fun Word Search Tons of artists will be joining Tyler The Creator at Camp Flog Gnaw including Childish Gambino, 2 Chainz, and more. By Cole Blake August 21, 2025
Music Jermaine Dupri Reveals Why Usher Relationship Could Make A Chris Brown Collab “Dangerous” During a recent appearance on "The Joe Budden Podcast," Jermaine Dupri discussed a potential Verzuz battle between Usher and Chris Brown. By Caroline Fisher August 19, 2025
Sports Drake Receives Signed Jersey From NBA Hall Of Famer George "The Iceman" Gervin Drake received a signed jersey from "The Iceman," George Gervin, ahead of the release of his album titled "ICEMAN." By Devin Morton August 17, 2025
Music Joey Bada$$ Updates Release Date For New Album "Lonely At The Top" Joey Bada$$ popped off on Columbia Records for delaying "Lonely At The Top" from its original August 1 release date. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025
Music Missy Elliott’s Bank Account Off-Limits In Year-Long Songwriting Lawsuit Before Supa Dupa Fly, Missy Elliott was a part of a female foursome known as SISTA, mentored by DeVante Swing. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 14, 2025
Music Spotify Hit With Yet Another Lawsuit, This Time Alleging "Modern Payola" Earlier this week, Spotify was sued for allegedly turning a blind eye to streaming fraud, which the company denies. By Caroline Fisher November 05, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Beyonce & More Among 2025 Emmy Nominees Kendrick Lamar is nominated for Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Variety Special (Live), and more at the 2025 Emmys. By Caroline Fisher July 15, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Prepares New Music With "Free" Cover Art Reveal Kid Cudi had to halt his album release after breaking his leg in 2024. The rap star jumped off the stage during a festival performance. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 10, 2025