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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
Music Two Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Big Boi's Uncle Two have been arrested in the June murder of Big Boi's uncle, as the alleged gunman has turned himself in to Atlanta PD. By Devin Morton July 04, 2025
Music Ian Clowned Over His Viral XXL Freshman Freestyle Ian is one of several up-and-coming rappers that XXL recently celebrated with its 2025 Freshman Class issue. By Cole Blake July 03, 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 Kesha Joins In Solidarity With Cassie, Sharing Heartfelt Message After Diddy Verdict Kesha removed Diddy from her hit song after allegations went public. After she claimed Dr. Luke, allegedly sexually assaulted her. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 03, 2025
Music Ray J Admits Some Concerned Fans Reached Out To His Family To Control His Rants Ray J also spoke on the Diddy trial's verdict during this recent livestream, claiming that the jury should've fully acquitted him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music "The Punisher" Thinks Diddy Trial's Jury Reached The Right Verdict Sharay Hayes, a male dancer who testified in the Diddy trial, expressed concern for how Cassie and "Jane" caught scrutiny from the public. 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 Diddy’s Attorney Calls Mixed Verdict “A Great Victory” Despite Denied Bail Yesterday, a jury found Diddy not guilty of three out of the five counts he was facing, including sex trafficking and racketeering. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Music King Combs Delivers Ecstatic Message To Fans Following Diddy's Mixed Verdict There's a belief amongst Diddy and his family that he will get out on bond later today ahead of his sentencing. By Zachary Horvath July 02, 2025