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Alexander Cole May 31, 2024 Music Rick Ross has more words for 50.
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Aron A. August 06, 2026 Music Young Thug and his Young Stoner Life (YSL) collective just dropped a "Slime Language 3" single this week, but where's the album?
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026 Music Rick Ross and 50 Cent have spent a lot of time downplaying each other's successes and celebrating each other's failures in music and beyond.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks recently offered up a response to NBA YoungBoy, who was upset with him for posting the video of his mom.
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Alexander Cole August 13, 2026 Music Foolio killer Sean Gathright is reportedly in critical condition after a prison stabbing, according to Akademiks.
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Erika Marie August 07, 2026 Music The story behind why J. Cole teared up on stage during "Love Yourz" in Cincinnati might make you tear up, as well.
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Aron A. August 19, 2026 Music Diddy is currently in prison until early 2028, and according to TMZ, his exact release date has been changed yet again.
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Alexander Cole September 03, 2026 Music After Los Angeles and New York got their turn, Atlanta is finally getting the dance party Tyler, The Creator pledged to bring south.
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Erika Marie August 10, 2026 Music Drake has been teasing fans with some sort of new project called "FOMO," and on Thursday, Drizzy made an announcement.
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Alexander Cole September 03, 2026 Pop Culture Their relationship once reflected public solidarity. Kaepernick now says Jay-Z is trying to repair the reputation of his NFL deal.
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Erika Marie September 02, 2026 Music Alternate versions of “No Brakes” were more confrontational before The Game reworked "The Documentary III."
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Erika Marie August 24, 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.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Rick Ross Roasts 50 Cent Over Eminem & Tupac Collab: “‘Pac Been Dead For 30 Years” Rick Ross has more words for 50.
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Aron A. 
Music Young Thug Reveals "Slime Language 3" Will Drop Soon After A "Few Changes" Young Thug and his Young Stoner Life (YSL) collective just dropped a "Slime Language 3" single this week, but where's the album?
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 50 Cent Is Full Of Glee After Rick Ross' Shows Get Canceled Rick Ross and 50 Cent have spent a lot of time downplaying each other's successes and celebrating each other's failures in music and beyond.
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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.
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Alexander Cole 
Music DJ Akademiks Reports Foolio Killer Was Attacked in Prison Foolio killer Sean Gathright is reportedly in critical condition after a prison stabbing, according to Akademiks.
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Erika Marie 
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.
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Aron A. 
Music Diddy's Prison Release Date Has Been Changed Again Diddy is currently in prison until early 2028, and according to TMZ, his exact release date has been changed yet again.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Tyler, The Creator Keeps His Promise With $5 Atlanta Dance Party After Los Angeles and New York got their turn, Atlanta is finally getting the dance party Tyler, The Creator pledged to bring south.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Announces "FOMO" Livestream As Album Buzz Reaches New Heights Drake has been teasing fans with some sort of new project called "FOMO," and on Thursday, Drizzy made an announcement.
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Alexander Cole 
Pop Culture Colin Kaepernick Has Strong Words For Jay-Z Their relationship once reflected public solidarity. Kaepernick now says Jay-Z is trying to repair the reputation of his NFL deal.
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Erika Marie 
Music The Game Says Earlier Versions Of “No Brakes” Weren't “Too Kind” Alternate versions of “No Brakes” were more confrontational before The Game reworked "The Documentary III."
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Erika Marie