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Music Kanye West Affiliate Defends "Bully" Amid Harsh Reactions To Leaked Album Fans aren't happy that Kanye West appears to have been using artificial intelligence to craft his upcoming album, "Bully." By Cole Blake March 25, 2026
Music Kanye West's Sexual Assault Accuser Warns That His Social Media Admissions Will "Destroy" Him Lauren Pisciotta recently filed an amendment to his lawsuit against Kanye West, accusing him of alleged sexual battery and assault. By Cole Blake July 14, 2025
TV Fans Accuse Kendrick Lamar & Druski Of Ignoring Each Other At The BET Awards Kendrick Lamar was a big winner at the BET Awards last night as he came home with five awards after being nominated in six categories. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Beats Drake For Album Of The Year At The BET Awards Kendrick Lamar remains one of the best artists in the world, so it should come as no surprise that he would win big at the BET Awards. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2025
Music KARRAHBOOO Claims She Squashed Her Beef With Lil Yachty KARRAHBOOO left Lil Yachty's Concrete Boys last year, and allegations of tension, debts, and ghostwriting quickly emerged. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 08, 2025
Music Lil Wayne Kicks Off The Carter VI Tour With LL Cool J Joining Him On Stage For "Bells" Performance Lil Wayne flips the LL Cool J's classic, "Rock The Bells," for his breakout The Carter VI track "Bells." U2's Bono is also a feature. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 07, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Secures Gag Order Amid Milagro Gramz Legal Bout Megan The Stallion and YouTuber Milagro Gramz have been battling intensely in court since last October. The rapper accused her of defamation. By Zachary Horvath June 07, 2025
Music Justin Bieber Sparks Concern With Lil Wayne FaceTime Reunion Justin Bieber's fans have had concerns about his wellbeing for months, and they've been reignited by a post about his check-in with Lil Wayne. By Caroline Fisher June 06, 2025
Music Diddy's Former Assistant Alleges Kid Cudi & Cassie Fling Broke His Heart An alleged anonymous victim also claimed that Diddy created a toxic work environment. She took the stand in his federal trial this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025
Music Diddy's Former Bodyguard Alleges The Mogul Paid Gina Huynh Millions To Not Testify In Trial Gene Deal was reportedly banned from the Diddy trial due to an alleged physical altercation outside of the Manhattan federal courthouse. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025
Music DMX Memorabilia Auction Earns Legal Threat From Late Rapper’s Estate Online auction house GottaHaveRockandRoll is currently offering 30 priceless pieces of DMX memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics. By Caroline Fisher May 29, 2025
Music Gene Deal Banned From Diddy Trial After Alleged Altercation Outside The Courthouse Diddy's trial is continuing with more witness testimony on Thursday, but it looks like Gene Deal won't be in attendance. By Cole Blake May 29, 2025