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Music Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Faces Another Delay Lil Durk is currently awaiting his trial behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles. By Caroline Fisher February 24, 2026
Music Milo Yiannopoulos Defends Kanye West Outside Courthouse During Mansion Trial Kanye West is currently in a legal battle with construction worker Tony Saxon, and yesterday, opening statements in their trial began. By Caroline Fisher February 25, 2026
Music Drake & PartyNextDoor Earn Several New RIAA Certifications For “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” It may be only a few weeks into 2026, but already, it's shaping up to be yet another massive year for Drake. By Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026
Music J. Cole Makes TikTok With Fans During Alabama “Trunk Sale” Tour Stop J. Cole recently made an appearance in one lucky fan's TikTok during his recent stop at Alabama A&M University. By Caroline Fisher February 20, 2026
Original Content Nelly Net Worth 2025: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Nelly's net worth in 2025, understanding how his music, business ventures, and TV appearances contribute to his fortune. By Jake Skudder February 05, 2024
Music Baby Keem Unveils "Ca$ino" Tour Dates Baby Keem announced his long-awaited sophomore album, "Ca$ino," on Tuesday, while also revealing a new tour. By Cole Blake February 10, 2026
Music How To Listen To The Alchemist & Budgie's 'The Good Book Vol. 3' For longtime fans of the series, 'The Good Book, Vol. 3' stands as both a continuation and an evolution By Tallie Spencer January 30, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Record Label Clarifies He’s Not In Jail Following Reports Of His Arrest Pooh Shiesty just finished spending three years behind bars for a firearm charge back in October. By Cole Blake January 12, 2026
Music J. Cole Unveils Alternate Cover For "The Fall-Off" J. Cole has come through with another cover for "The Fall-Off" ahead of its anticipated release next week. By Zachary Horvath January 29, 2026
Original Content NBA Youngboy Albums, By The Numbers: A Complete Ranking Of First-Week Sales NBA YoungBoy has been one of the most commercially successful artists of his generation. This is his career, by the numbers. By Devin Morton August 08, 2025
Music Brian McKnight Sues Radio Station Over Deadbeat Dad Allegations Brian McKnight shut down the accusations that he's been an "abusive" and "neglectful father" to his children. By Cole Blake February 24, 2026
Politics Homeland Security Brutally Responds To Cardi B By Revisiting Her Stripping Past Cardi B has been very vocal about her stance on Donald Trump and ICE, so Homeland Security is coming back with some harsh words of their own. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026