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Music Battle Rapper Fox 5 Fatally Shot By NYPD After Machete Attack Fox 5, a Bronx battle rapper, was identified as the man fatally gunned down by the NYPD after injuring a handful of people with a machete. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026
Sports J Cole Clowned Over Disappointing First Game With The Nanjing Monkey Kings J Cole's first game with the Nanjing Monkey Kings is officially in the books but unfortunately, he wasn't able to put in a good performance. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026
Music Latto Twerks While Pregnant During Guest Slot At Mariah The Scientist Show Latto popped out for her first pregnant performance alongside Mariah The Scientist after showing off a lavish baby shower. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026
Music Drake's Producer OZ Builds "ICEMAN" Hype With A Promising Message Many folks are wondering why Drake's new album "ICEMAN" is taking so long, but OZ is here to ease their worries. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026
Music Police Issue Statement On Tay Keith's Death, Friends & Collaborators React Nashville police have revealed details regarding beloved Tay Keith's passing as the producer's friends flood the internet with tributes. By Erika Marie June 18, 2026
Music Tay Keith Reportedly Passes Away At 29 Hitkidd and Blocboy JB took to social media this afternoon with the horrible news regarding producer Tay Keith. By Alexander Cole June 18, 2026
Music Drake Links Up With Jessie Reyez To Do The “Shabang” Challenge Drake does the Shabang challenge, again. By Aron A. June 18, 2026
Music Verzuz Gears Up For B2K & Pretty Ricky By Erika Marie June 17, 2026
Music Lil Nas X Confirms Bipolar Diagnosis, Reveals If New Music Is Coming Following an arrest last Summer, Lil Nas X shied away from the limelight, but now, he is back with an update on his life. By Alexander Cole June 17, 2026
Music Cardi B Secures Small Legal Victory As Drai's Beachclub Lawsuit Heads To Discovery Cardi B is currently facing a lawsuit for the mic-throwing incident at Drai's Beachclub in 2023, but this week, she got a legal win. By Alexander Cole June 17, 2026
TV DJ Akademiks Calls Atlanta Gangster Rap A "Clown Show" DJ Akademiks has been beefing with Atlanta rappers lately, and now, he is looking to escalate that grievance. By Alexander Cole June 17, 2026
Music Rick Ross Sneaks Around Costco & AutoZone, Reveals True Value Of Star Island Mansion In the aftermath of his commercial flying experience, Rick Ross has decided to make fun of himself on social media. By Alexander Cole June 17, 2026