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Songs New Edition's Most Successful Songs What is your favorite New Edition song? By Gale Love March 14, 2023
Relationships Shaboozey Sparks SZA Dating Rumors After Allegedly Sneaking Her Into His Photo Dump SZA has been romantically linked to Drake and an ex-fiancé of 11 years total. Shaboozey was connected to Emily Ratajkowski in 2024. By Zachary Horvath September 03, 2025
Music Drake Hit With A RICO? Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Lawsuit Against Stake, Drake & Adin Ross This one is just the latest in a series of lawsuits against the online gambling platform that Drake and Adin Ross have promoted heavily in recent years. By Aron A. January 06, 2026
TV The Rap Game Season 5 Stars: Where Are They Now? The final season of “The Rap Game” was filled with celeb cameos, controversy, and competition. By Demi Phillips November 22, 2023
Music 50 Cent's Ex Alleges She Only Signed Away Her Life Rights Out Of Fear For Her Safety 50 Cent's publishing company, G-Unit Books, is suing Shaniqua Tompkins for allegedly profiting off of her life story. By Cole Blake January 26, 2026
Reviews A$AP Rocky "Don't Be Dumb" Review Don’t Be Dumb doesn’t redefine A$AP Rocky, which is what many artists attempt after a decade-long hiatus. Instead, it finds him comfortable within his wheelhouse, reaffirming his ear for production, his eye for talent, and a sense of taste that resists easy categorization. By Aron A. January 20, 2026
Music Andrew Tate Denies Involvement In Kanye West's "HH" Nightclub Controversy Andrew Tate was among a group of controversial streamers who requested Kanye West's "Heil Hitler" at a club in Miami. By Cole Blake January 20, 2026
Music Donald Trump Crowns Nicki Minaj The Greatest Female Rapper Ever Donald Trump's praise came after Nicki Minaj described herself as the president's biggest fan at an event on Wednesday. By Cole Blake January 28, 2026
Music Finesse2Tymes And FNG Shugga Arrested For Alleged Gun And Drug Possession Finesse2Tymes and his girlfriend/baby mama FNG Shugga were arrested for alleged gun and drug possession on Saturday. By Devin Morton September 21, 2025
Music Mo3's Alleged Killer Gets Trial Delayed While Yella Beezy's Case Sees Problems Prosecutors claim that Yella Beezy hired hitman Kewon White to kill Mo3 in Dallas back in 2020, and they are facing separate trials. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026
Music Jim Jones Thanks Cam'ron & 50 Cent For The Free Promo As He Tours Upcoming Studio Cam'ron and 50 Cent have been tag-teaming Jim Jones online this week, trolling him with jokes claiming that he's struggling. By Zachary Horvath January 08, 2026
Music Chris Brown Fighting To Leave Rihanna Out Of Dog Attack Lawsuit Chris Brown's dog attack lawsuit from a former housekeeper is going to trial soon and he's looking to keep his past with Rihanna out of it. By Zachary Horvath January 23, 2026