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Music RJMrLA Reveals He Didn't Know The "Squabble Up" Music Video Was For Kendrick Lamar Until It Dropped RJMrLA is gearing up for the release of a new album of his own, "OMMIO 4," which will be dropping on Friday, June 20th. By Cole Blake June 16, 2025
Music Nas' Mass Appeal Reaches Agreement On Racism Lawsuit From Former Executive Nas' Mass Appeal imprint has been dealing with this lawsuit since 2023 and it was filed by their former executive, Melissa Cooper. By Zachary Horvath June 16, 2025
Music Tekken Player Named "Joe Budden" Gets Kicked Out Of Tournament For Toilet Paper Antics This mysterious Tekken player, who has no real connection to Joe Budden, showed up to CEO 2025 with a (partial) Doctor Doom costume. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 16, 2025
Music Gunna's Birkin Bag Birthday Gift Sparks Social Media Debate Gunna celebrated his 32nd birthday with family and friends, last week, after dropping his new single, "Won't Stop." By Cole Blake June 16, 2025
Music Justin Bieber Goes On Erratic Posting Spree After Viral Confrontations With Paparazzi Elicit Concern Justin Bieber recently made it clear to the paparazzi that he wants to be left alone after being stopped outside of his home and the beach. By Zachary Horvath June 16, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Assistant Details Alleged 24-Hour "Kings Night" Sex Parties This week, Diddy's former assistant Jonathan Perez took the stand amid his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. By Caroline Fisher June 14, 2025
Music Cardi B Delivers Hopeful Update On Rumored Offset Diss Track “Outside” A snippet of a new Cardi B track surfaced online late last month, and social media users can't get enough. By Caroline Fisher June 14, 2025
Music R Kelly Reportedly Seeks Presidential Pardon From Donald Trump Amid Alleged Prison Murder Plot R Kelly's lawyers reportedly filed an emergency motion to release him from prison due to an alleged murder plot against him behind bars. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 13, 2025
Music Jagmeet Singh Praises OVO And Apologizes To Drake After Attending Kendrick Lamar Concert Drake had some smoke for Jagmeet Singh on Sunday morning after the Canadian politician attended the Kendrick Lamar and SZA show. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2025
Music Drake Fans' OVO Takeover At Kendrick Lamar's Toronto Concert Canceled By Police Drake's OVO fanbase include the rap star's most devoted fans. OVO stands for October's Very Own. OVO's mascot is an owl. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 12, 2025
Music K Michelle Checks Journalist Over Lack Of Knowledge On Singer's Country Roots K. Michelle has been releasing country albums since 2023. She signed a deal with BRB/BMG Nashville in 2024. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 12, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Girlfriend Alleges She Witnessed Another Rapper’s Freak-Off Diddy's ex-girlfriend took the stand in his federal trial again today, recalling a trip she allegedly took to Las Vegas with another rapper. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025