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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 16, 2026 Music With recent reports of layoffs at Hot 97, Akademiks suggests taking over “Mornings With Mero.”
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Aron A. October 16, 2026 Music Chance The Rapper reflected on what his stage name means to him, and why he's been seriously considering a different, albeit similar, moniker.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026 Music Drake is 40 years old today, and on Friday night, he held an epic birthday bash in which he offered up a speech.
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Alexander Cole October 24, 2026 Music RZA reflected on Martin Shkreli buying the one-of-one Wu-Tang Clan album "Once Upon A Time In Shaolin" before his controversies emerged.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2026 Relationships Behind the measured breakup statement, Megan Thee Stallion says her split from Klay Thompson left her shocked and struggling.
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Erika Marie September 29, 2026 Music Drake's executive production of K-Os' upcoming album is a full circle moment considering their previous collaborations and history.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026 Music With Disc 2 supposedly on the horizon, A$AP Rocky has announced a new single which is reportedly dropping on Friday.
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Alexander Cole October 14, 2026 Music A fight over money and control intensifies after Finesse2Tymes claims J. Prince Jr. wants nearly $1 million to cut ties.
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Erika Marie September 29, 2026 Music Prison officials have detailed the rules Diddy must follow at FCI Allenwood, from early morning counts to contraband searches.
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Erika Marie October 16, 2026 Relationships Diamond also reveals that Chris Brown continues to pay her rent as she makes under $2,000 a month.
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Aron A. October 05, 2026 Relationships Kevin Gates will have to give Dreka a significant portion of the proceeds from his music catalogue sales.
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Music Pooh Shiesty's Lawyers Claim He's In Jail Cell For 23 Hours A Day Pooh Shiesty's lawyers alleged his visitation hours have been cut in solitary confinement, which authorities claim is for his protection.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Akademiks Wants $5M To Host Hot 97 Morning Show If They Fire Mero With recent reports of layoffs at Hot 97, Akademiks suggests taking over “Mornings With Mero.”
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Aron A. 
Music Chance The Rapper Is "Thinking A Lot" About Changing His Name Chance The Rapper reflected on what his stage name means to him, and why he's been seriously considering a different, albeit similar, moniker.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Delivers Inspiring Speech At His 40th Birthday Party Drake is 40 years old today, and on Friday night, he held an epic birthday bash in which he offered up a speech.
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Alexander Cole 
Music RZA Admits Panic & Acceptance Over Martin Shkreli Buying Wu-Tang Clan Album RZA reflected on Martin Shkreli buying the one-of-one Wu-Tang Clan album "Once Upon A Time In Shaolin" before his controversies emerged.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships Megan Thee Stallion Details Heartbreak After Klay Thompson Split Behind the measured breakup statement, Megan Thee Stallion says her split from Klay Thompson left her shocked and struggling.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Is Funding Toronto Legend K-Os' First Album In Over A Decade Drake's executive production of K-Os' upcoming album is a full circle moment considering their previous collaborations and history.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music A$AP Rocky Announces Release Date For New Single Ahead Of Disc 2 With Disc 2 supposedly on the horizon, A$AP Rocky has announced a new single which is reportedly dropping on Friday.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Finesse2Tymes Claims J. Prince Jr. Wants Nearly $1M To End Mob Ties Deal A fight over money and control intensifies after Finesse2Tymes claims J. Prince Jr. wants nearly $1 million to cut ties.
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Erika Marie 
Music Diddy Faces Strict New Prison Rules Following Transfer Prison officials have detailed the rules Diddy must follow at FCI Allenwood, from early morning counts to contraband searches.
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Erika Marie 
Relationships Chris Brown’s Ex Diamond Accuses Him Of Threatening Her Boyfriend & Harassment Diamond also reveals that Chris Brown continues to pay her rent as she makes under $2,000 a month.
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Aron A. 
Relationships Kevin Gates Must Fork Over $1M From Music Catalog Sales To Dreka Gates Kevin Gates will have to give Dreka a significant portion of the proceeds from his music catalogue sales.
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Aron A.