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Music Lil Kim Calls Biggie Smalls' Mother Voletta Wallace Her "Second Mom" In Tender Tribute Biggie Smalls discovered Lil Kim in the early 1990s, and their bond eventually extended to his mother, the late Voletta Wallace. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 17, 2025
Music Kanye West Continues Bizarre Antics With Latest Series Of Tweets Kanye West is once again turning heads on social media as his rampant controversial posts continued over the weekend. By Cole Blake March 17, 2025
Music Charlamagne Tha God Slams “Boring” Kanye West For Trying Too Hard To Be Controversial Kanye West has been making headlines lately for posting swastikas, praising Hitler, demanding Diddy's freedom, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 17, 2025
Music Diddy's Former Bodyguard, Gene Deal, Slams King Combs For Early Celebration After Diddy Verdict Gene Deal has frequently discussed Diddy’s sons in interviews. The former bodyguard says he helped raise them into grown men. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 06, 2025
Music Boldy James Explains Why Amanda Seales Thinks He Owes Her Money Amanda Seales had previously called Boldy James out during her interview with Shannon Sharpe from April of last year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Music Beanie Sigel Uses AI To Recapture His Old Voice On New Song Beanie Sigel first announced plans for a new album with an AI version of his old voice in 2023, and this verse is the first look at the tech he's using. By Devin Morton July 04, 2025
Music Diddy's Sentencing Gets Tentative Date After Divisive Mixed Verdict Diddy was acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, but his trial's jury convicted him for transportation to commit prostitution. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Politics Flavor Flav Calls For The United States To Ban Guns In Heart-Wrenching Op-Ed Piece Flavor Flav's op-ed comes shortly after he and Chuck D brought Public Enemy back for the new single "March Madness." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Diddy's Mother & Children Reportedly React To Bond Denial After Trial's Mixed Verdict Diddy's lawyer Marc Agnifilo called the trial's verdict "a great victory" for his client, whereas others are disappointed in the outcome. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Yung Miami Seemingly Shows Love To Diddy On Social Media After Not Guilty Verdict Yung Miami showed love to Diddy after the verdict in his controversial trial was read out earlier this morning. By Devin Morton July 02, 2025
Pop Culture Ray J Reveals He's Having Mental Health Issues In Concerning Video Prayers go out to Ray J as it's unclear as to what led him to this point. We are wishing him the best going forward. By Zachary Horvath July 01, 2025
Music Young Dolph Murder Suspect’s Trial Postponed Young Dolph's loved ones have still yet to get the justice they deserve over three years after his tragic murder. By Caroline Fisher July 01, 2025