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Music Drake's Lawyers Fire Back At UMG's Recent Statement On His Defamation Lawsuit UMG asked Drake to "be careful what he wishes for," but the Toronto superstar's legal team is confident in the discovery process. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 18, 2025
Music Birdman's Brother Terrance "Gangsta" Williams Alleges NBA YoungBoy Won A Prison Fight NBA YoungBoy is currently in prison on fraud and gun charges, and is set to be released this summer if everything goes according to plan. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 16, 2025
Music Kanye West Claims Jews Kept Him Off Playboi Carti's "I AM MUSIC" Album From employee to broad member, Kanye West has had Jewish businessmen involved in his music, fashion, and film at every level. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 15, 2025
Pop Culture Cam'ron Sets The Record Straight On Long-Standing Mariah Carey Relationship Rumors Mariah Carey and Kill Cam have been linked since early 2000s thanks to past musical collaborations and frequent hang outs. By Zachary Horvath March 15, 2025
Music Vybz Kartel Set For Epic U.S. Comeback With First American Show in 20 Years After getting his visa reinstated, Vybz Kartel announces his upcoming concert in Brooklyn. By Aron A. March 04, 2025
Music Ray J Expresses Regret Over Notorious Fabolous Rant On "The Breakfast Club" Ray J admitted that he was "going through a lot" when he appeared on "The Breakfast Club" to threaten Fabolous. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Sued A Second Time For Alleged Assault Lil Uzi Vert was recently sued again after his entourage allegedly assaulted a Queens man for looking at his car in June 2023. By Devin Morton July 09, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Removes New Video, “Pray4DaGang,” From YouTube, Fans Confused ASAP Rocky paused the release of his anticipated album, Don’t Be Dumb, to fight his criminal trial in 2024. He was found not guilty. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 06, 2025
Music Benzino Shuts Down Viral Drake Comparisons Recently, side-by-side photos of Drake and Benzino went viral amid rumors that the Toronto rapper allegedly has fake abs. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Music Wack 100 Explains Why He Has A Police Badge In His Wallet Wack 100 had flashed his wallet during a recent viral livestream, revealing there to be a police badge inside. By Cole Blake July 03, 2025
Music Rumors That JAY-Z Performing At Next Year's Super Bowl Are Starting To Gain Traction It's unclear as to where these rumors are coming from, but JAY-Z gracing that stage would be huge for a couple of reasons. By Zachary Horvath June 24, 2025
Music Adin Ross Threatens To Fire Staff Member For Playing Kendrick Lamar At His Boxing Event Adin Ross is so incredibly loyal to Drake that he can't even stand the sound of Kendrick Lamar's voice, even a song as beloved as "Alright." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 23, 2025