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Pop Culture Lil Kim Then & Now: Her Transformation Into An Icon Despite all her setbacks, Lil Kim still exudes unwavering confidence both musically and in showbiz. By Michael Amimo March 27, 2023
Music Lil Durk Fighting To Keep Music Video Out Of Murder-For-Hire Trial Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial is expected to begin next month, and now, prosecutors want the music video for "Pissed Me Off" as evidence. By Alexander Cole July 29, 2026
Music All Of J. Cole's Biggest Public Beefs The rap legend is not usually controversial but has a history of subliminal disses. Here are all of J. Cole's biggest public feuds. By Wyatt Westlake May 17, 2023
Music Chris Brown Dog Attack Victim Looks To Intercept Earnings From Usher Tour Chris Brown is currently on tour with Usher, although Maria Avila, the victim of a dog attack at his home, is now seeking the $13 million he owes. By Alexander Cole July 27, 2026
Music Future Disses Nick Cannon On "The Real Me" Future seems to be in competition with Nick Cannon. By Aron A. July 10, 2026
Original Content The Biggest R&B Singers Who Are Geminis The biggest R&B Geminis each have their distinct, signature sound. By Demi Phillips May 25, 2023
Music NBA YoungBoy Breaks Highest-Grossing Tour Record By Debut Headlining Rapper NBA YoungBoy sold out all 42 shows on his "MASA (Make America Slime Again)" tour, selling 552,000 tickets. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2026
Music FBG Duck Murder: New O-Block Footage Surfaces From Before & After Hit Viewer discretion is advised, as these new clips seem to show the shooting itself, culprits' escape, and when they arrived back in the neighborhood. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2024
Music Finesse2Tymes Fumes After ChatGPT Details 360 Deal With J. Prince Jr. When the finesser gets finessed. By Aron A. May 04, 2026
Music Black Sheep: Where Are They Now? Black Sheep were one of the most popular duos in the golden era of hip hop in the '90s. We're looking at what they've been up to since then. By Paul Barnes December 15, 2023
Sneakers 50 Cent Isn't Happy With Tony Yayo For Spoiling G-Unit Reebok Sneaker Reveal The sneaker collaboration between G-Unit and Reebok was iconic in the early 2000s, and 50 Cent wanted Tony Yayo to delay its return's reveal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2026
Music Lil Durk’s Crew Accused Of Threatening Judge As Prosecutors Push For Anonymous Jury Federal prosecutors recently filed an eight-page document, alleging that Lil Durk has displayed “contempt for the judicial process.” By Caroline Fisher November 12, 2025