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Music Tony Yayo Shares The Real Reason He Thinks Big Meech Canceled His Concert Amid 50 Cent Beef Tony Yayo has several theories as to why Big Meech may have canceled his star-studded "Welcome Home" concert. By Cole Blake February 26, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "luther" Officially Snags No. 1 Spot On Billboard Hot 100 "luther" marks Kendrick Lamar's sixth Billboard Hot 100 number one and SZA's third, adding to their incredible run individually and as a duo. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2025
Music Young Scooter's Funeral & Public Viewing Details Revealed Young Scooter died after suffering a leg injury while fleeing from police after a woman made a false 911 call. By Cole Blake April 06, 2025
Music Joe Budden Mocks Adam22 After He Reveals “No Jumper” Is Broke Joe Budden took Adam22's recent announcement as an opportunity to look back at some of his previous remarks. By Caroline Fisher April 05, 2025
Music DJ Mustard Announces He's Joining Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Grand National Tour" As The Opening Act There was some hope that Doechii was going to be the opener for Kendrick Lamar and SZA, but its DJ Mustard who fills in instead. By Zachary Horvath April 01, 2025
Music Lil Durk's New Album "Deep Thoughts" Boasts Divisive Streaming Debut Amid Prison Stay Lil Durk recently issued a hopeful and determined message to fans after "Deep Thoughts" landed during his alleged murder-for-hire case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Calls Out "Quick Money" Rappers Who "Copy" Styles Tyler The Creator puts his heart and soul into his music, and is quick to criticize those he feels don't do the same. By Elias Andrews March 27, 2025
Relationships Kenneth Petty Accused Of Hiding Income As Nicki Minaj's Manger While Alleged Rape Victim Demands Damages Jennifer Hough previously accused Kenneth Petty of allegedly raping her back when they were both 16 years old. By Cole Blake March 24, 2025
Music Biggie Smalls Estate Officially Finalizes Catalog Sale With His Mom Voletta Wallace's Blessing Before she passed, Voletta Wallace approved of the Biggie Smalls estate selling various rights to the late rapper's catalog to Primary Wave. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Says He's "Not Done" As Historic Rap Streaming Week Sets Up No. 1 "MUSIC" Debut Playboi Carti's 30-track behemoth is still causing debate among satisfied fans struggling to pick a favorite off of the new album "MUSIC." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2025
Music Kanye West Calls Playboi Carti "A Dumber Version Of Virgil" As His Relentless Verbal Assault Continues Playboi Carti finally stepping up to Kanye West got him hit with more disrespectful tweets as the latter continues to spiral. By Zachary Horvath March 19, 2025
Music Kanye West Unleashes On Playboi Carti For Trying To Collaborate With His Daughter North According to Kanye West, he won't allow his daughter North to work with Playboi Carti because he was left off of "MUSIC." By Caroline Fisher March 18, 2025