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Music Diddy Sentenced To Over Four Years In Prison All eyes were on the courtroom today as hip-hop mogul Diddy was officially sentenced following his transportation conviction. By Alexander Cole October 03, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Slammed As A Hypocrite Over Playboi Carti Meet-Up In Atlanta Kendrick Lamar brought out Playboi Carti during his latest show in Atlanta on the "Grand National" tour with SZA. By Cole Blake May 01, 2025
Pop Culture Brian McKnight Sues Jaguar Wright Over Domestic Violence Allegations Brian McKnight vehemently denies abusing his ex-wife Julie McKnight despite Jaguar Wright's shocking allegations. By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2025
Music Adam22 Adds Fuel To Wild "Cuck" Rumors About Kanye West Kanye West previously described his style of music as "cuck" and is even naming his next album after the idea. By Cole Blake April 29, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Takes The High Road As Megan Thee Stallion Struggles To Chart With "Whenever" DJ Akademiks argued that Megan Thee Stallion isn't in the same tier as Cardi B, Doja Cat, and Nicki Minaj. By Cole Blake April 29, 2025
Music Beyonce Fans Believe She's Teasing Her Next Album With "Cowboy Carter Tour" Merch Beyonce previously confirmed that "Renaissance" and "Cowboy Carter" are just two parts of a trilogy of albums. By Cole Blake April 29, 2025
Streetwear Kanye West Prepares For The Met Gala With KKK-Inspired Outfit That Will Surely Get Him Kicked Out Kanye West has always sought to be provocative and his Met Gala plans are yet another example of his desire for attention. By Alexander Cole April 29, 2025
Music Lil Durk Admits He Hasn't Listened To His New Album, "Deep Thoughts" Lil Durk is currently residing behind bars in California while awaiting trial in his murder-for-hire case. By Cole Blake April 28, 2025
Music Young Thug Gets Vulnerable As He Reflects On Two-Year Prison Stay During his recent interview with “GQ,” Young Thug also discussed his lyrics being used in court, his relationship with Gunna, and more. By Caroline Fisher April 26, 2025
Music Kanye West Wonders If Shocking Cousin Revelation Was A Mistake Since revealing he allegedly had sexual encounters with his cousin as a child, Kanye West has received support from several of his peers. By Caroline Fisher April 25, 2025
Music Young Thug Seems To Diss Gunna On New Comeback Single With Future This supposed Young Thug diss comes a few days after folks speculated Thugger wanted to get Gunna off the YSL label before its dissolution. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2025
Sports Ja Rule Hilariously Blames Knicks' Playoff Loss On 50 Cent 50 Cent was in attendance as the New York Knicks dropped Game 2 to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, leaving the series tied at 1-1. By Cole Blake April 23, 2025