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Music Bizarre Lawsuit Accuses Cardi B Of Violating Gang Code By Working With Megan Thee Stallion Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion previously collaborated on the popular singles, "WAP," as well as "Bongos." By Cole Blake August 28, 2025
Tech Kanye West Says His Instagram Account Was Hacked Following Cryptocurrency Launch Kanye West's attempt at getting into the cryptocurrency industry has not gone as planned as his social media now compromised. By Zachary Horvath August 26, 2025
Music Ice Spice Samples M.I.A. Hit In Upcoming Single Fans haven't heard much from Ice Spice on the music front lately, but now, it looks like the Bronx femcee is gearing up for something new. By Caroline Fisher August 21, 2025
Music Cardi B Apologizes For Telling Fans To Buy Her Album Amid NYC Rent Surge Maybe Cardi B's words and realizations here will inspire her next rollout to cater more explicitly to the United States' financial realities. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 11, 2025
Music Drake’s Team Responds After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group: “We Intend To Appeal” Drake’s spokesperson confirms the rapper plans to appeal after a judge dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” By Tallie Spencer October 09, 2025
Music Sir Jinx Demands Royalties From TI’s 2016 Dr. Dre Collab In New Lawsuit Sir Jinx alleges that he's not been adequately compensated for his 2016 collab with TI and Dr. Dre, "Dope." By Caroline Fisher September 29, 2025
Music Young Thug Raises Eyebrows After Saying Rap Beefs Are Why He Can't Recreate A "So Much Fun" Moment Young Thug says he spends most of his time trying to bring rappers back together that "shouldn't be divided." By Zachary Horvath September 27, 2025
Music Drake Likes A Comment On His IG Post Predicting That "ICEMAN" Is Coming Soon Drake may actually decide to drop the biggest bombshell surrounding "ICEMAN" sooner than later now that his tour is ending. By Zachary Horvath September 23, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Reveals What’s Holding Up “Don’t Be Dumb” Release According to ASAP Rocky, his eagerly anticipated fourth studio album hasn't dropped yet due to circumstances out of his control. By Caroline Fisher September 23, 2025
Music Drake Suggests Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Is Allegedly Antisemitic In New UMG Lawsuit Drake took his legal dispute with UMG to the next level today. By Caroline Fisher January 15, 2025
Music Jelly Roll Urges Eminem And MGK To Squash Years Long Feud The artist claims they're similar. By Elias Andrews January 03, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Reveals He Was Banned From The Met Gala While Playboi Carti wasn't in attendance, countless celebrities showed up to the Met Gala in New York City. By Cole Blake May 06, 2025