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Music Will Smith Addresses Slapping Chris Rock In New Track "You Lookin For Me" Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar are the only two friends Will Smith called about his return to rap music in 2025. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 30, 2025
Music DDG Addresses Reports That Halle Bailey Blocked His Bia Collaboration It looks like DDG doesn't want to stir up any more drama that has to do with the mother of his child, Halle Bailey. By Caroline Fisher March 30, 2025
Viral Jim Jones Accidentally Shows N3on Alleged Drug Deal In Harlem During Stream Jim Jones and N3on got up to some other Harlem activities during their livestream together, such as a quick game of basketball. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2025
Music The Wife Or The Kids: Waka Flocka's Answer Creates More Social Media Backlash Waka Flocka has stirred up controversy for his comments about Donald Trump, Gucci Mane, Crypto, and Joe Biden. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 30, 2025
Music Uncle Luke Shares More Stories About 2 Live Crew & Creating Southern Hip Hop Uncle Luke was the originator of the raunchy, rump-shaking, rap style in the 1980s. His success would pit him against the U.S. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 29, 2025
Music Dr. Dre’s Former Divorce Counselor Claims He Wore Bulletproof Vest After Alleged Threats Dr. Dre recently suffered a loss in court amid his legal battle against his former divorce counselor, Dr. Charles Sophy. By Caroline Fisher March 29, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Claims NAV Cleared Up Rumor That He Dissed Drake On His New Project NAV may be tied to The Weeknd and XO, but there's really no reason as to why he would diss Drake to begin with. By Zachary Horvath March 29, 2025
Music Jess Hilarious Shows No Mercy For Offset After He Blasts Her For Cardi B Divorce Comments Jess Hilarious even brought up how Chris Brown dragged Offset's Migos partner Quavo in an earlier rap beef, giving a stern warning. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Music YG Recalls Being Sexually Assaulted When He Was A Teen On New Song "2004" YG also pays tribute to Nipsey Hussle by comparing their bond to Jay-Z and Biggie Smalls on his new track with Buddy and The Gang. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Music Young Thug Says Fans Will Have To “Beg” For New Album Recently, Young Thug held up a jersey that said “UY Scuti" at a Miami Heat game against the Golden State Warriors, leading to speculation. By Caroline Fisher March 27, 2025
Music Young Thug To Headline Summer Smash In 1st Performance Since YSL RICO Trial The news come as fans continue to believe that Young Thug is gearing up to announce his fourth studio album. By Cole Blake March 27, 2025
Music Mo3 Fans Heartbroken As New Footage Of Fatal Shooting Surfaces After Yella Beezy Arrest Earlier this month, Yella Beezy was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with Mo3's 2020 death. By Caroline Fisher March 27, 2025