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Music The Game Declares Loyalty To Los Angeles Amid Kendrick Lamar Drama While The Game's recent on-stage comments have nothing to do with Kendrick Lamar, some fans can't help but draw a connection. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 09, 2026
Music Suge Knight Recalls Smoking 2Pac's Ashes, But He's Missing Important Details Suge Knight recently spoke to TMZ and claimed 2Pac's ashes were smoked, but he left out a ton of key details. By Alexander Cole August 19, 2026
Music Trap Lore Ross Gets Confronted Outside Lil Durk Trial: "Stop Doing The Police's Job" Trap Lore Ross has been covering the Lil Durk trial in Los Angeles, providing updates on the jury selection process and evidence entries. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026
Music New Footage Shows Blueface Getting Punched Out During Viral Street Brawl A few nights ago, Blueface reportedly got into a brawl, and Chrisean Rock was involved. Now, new footage shows what happened to him. By Alexander Cole August 20, 2026
Music D4vd Forced To Use Public Defender In Murder Case As Lawyers Withdraw D4vd was back in court today ahead of his murder trial for the death of Celeste Rivas, and he got some bad news about his legal team. By Alexander Cole August 31, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Reacts To A$AP Rocky Praising Him For Bringing Gangs Together Despite 6ix9ine's snitching controversy, A$AP Rocky recently called him "entertaining" and showed him some love. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026
TV Joe & Donell Jones Set For Next Verzuz R&B Matchup Two staples of late ’90s and early 2000s R&B are heading to Verzuz as Joe and Donell Jones prepare for their August event. By Erika Marie August 12, 2026
Politics Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow Clap Back At Peter Rosenberg After Being Criticized For Trump Support Rosenberg wants Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow removed from the Summer Jam lineup. By Alexander Cole May 31, 2024
Music Cardi B Reacts To Viral Video Of Her Allegedly Getting Beat Up Cardi B is always clapping back at haters online, so her reaction to this alleged viral video should come as no surprise. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2026
Music Rick Ross Roasts 50 Cent Over Eminem & Tupac Collab: “‘Pac Been Dead For 30 Years” Rick Ross has more words for 50. By Aron A. August 06, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Responds To NBA YoungBoy Calling Him Out DJ Akademiks recently offered up a response to NBA YoungBoy, who was upset with him for posting the video of his mom. By Alexander Cole August 13, 2026
Music Here’s The Real Reason Why J. Cole Got Emotional During “Love Yourz” Performance The story behind why J. Cole teared up on stage during "Love Yourz" in Cincinnati might make you tear up, as well. By Aron A. August 19, 2026