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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. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026
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. By Alexander Cole October 14, 2026
Music TT Torrez Accuses Funk Flex Of Shoving Her During Madison Square Garden Fight TT Torrez is making serious allegations against Funk Flex as she claims she was shoved violently by her former Hot 97 co-worker. By Alexander Cole October 21, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Is Still Not A US Citizen Despite Her Best Efforts Nicki Minaj complained that she's still paid millions of dollars in taxes over the years. By Cole Blake September 18, 2024
Music Charlamagne Tha God Seemingly Throws Shade At Mero & Hot 97 Over Ratings Charlamagne Tha God refutes recent claims that Mornings With Mero had better ratings than The Breakfast Club. By Aron A. October 20, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Lil Baby's Team Offered Promo Payment Despite Beef DJ Akademiks is not a fan of Lil Baby at all, and continues to claim a member of Baby's entourage tried to "swing on" him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 16, 2026
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. By Erika Marie September 29, 2026
Relationships Tyrese Seeks Arrest Warrant For Ex-Wife Samantha Lee In Custody Fight An escalating custody battle now has Tyrese seeking a warrant for Samantha Lee over an alleged parenting-plan violation. By Erika Marie September 30, 2026
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. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
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. By Aron A. October 05, 2026
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. By Erika Marie September 29, 2026
Music Yeat's "Fortnite" Skins & Jam Tracks Have Been Unveiled Yeat has a new collaboration with "Fortnite" on the horizon, and fans have every reason to be excited about it. By Alexander Cole October 14, 2026