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Music Oliver “Power” Grant Of Wu-Tang Clan Dead At 52 Method Man, RZA, Raekwon, and more have shared heartfelt messages on social media in response to Oliver "Power" Grant's passing. By Caroline Fisher February 25, 2026
Music Brian McKnight Sues Radio Station Over Deadbeat Dad Allegations Brian McKnight shut down the accusations that he's been an "abusive" and "neglectful father" to his children. By Cole Blake February 24, 2026
Music Cardi B Performs Raunchy Rendition Of Miley Cyrus’ “Party In The USA” On Tour Cardi B is currently making her way around North America on her "Little Miss Drama" tour, and serving up some exciting surprises. By Caroline Fisher February 24, 2026
Sports Megan Thee Stallion Hints At Wanting To Marry Klay Thompson Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson first confirmed their relationship by attending a gala in New York City together, last year. By Cole Blake February 24, 2026
Music Ray J's Home Swarmed By Police Over Domestic Violence Call Ray J is dealing with a lot right now in his personal life already, but his plate just got bigger due to this domestic violence call. By Zachary Horvath February 23, 2026
Music Denzel Curry Thanks Baby Keem For "Ca$ino" Inclusion With Kendrick Lamar Denzel Curry and Kendrick Lamar have hidden features on Baby Keem's "Ca$ino" cut "House Money." K.Dot's on the hook, Zeltron's ad-libbing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Defends Donald Trump In Fiery Rant On Gavin Newsom & His Wife Nicki Minaj and California governor Gavin Newsom have beef history concerning Donald Trump. Now Newsom's wife Jennifer Siebel is in the mix. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Announces He's Making An AI Album To Diss Lil Baby DJ Akademiks and Lil Baby's multi-year feud reached new heights this year, with the former demanding the latter to fight him. By Zachary Horvath February 20, 2026
Music Ray J Denies Faking Bleeding Eyes, Claims Fan Stole Heart Monitor Recently, a video of Ray J performing with what looked like blood coming out of his eyes surfaced online, sparking serious concern. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026
Music Lil Poppa's Cause Of Death Officially Revealed Yesterday, the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Lil Poppa was pronounced dead at the age of 25. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026
Music DJ Vlad Reveals Tory Lanez’s Legal Team Contacted Him After Jay-Z Conspiracy Tweet Earlier this week, DJ Vlad posted a satirical tweet, jokingly accusing Jay-Z's Roc Nation of paying him to support Megan Thee Stallion. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Denies Using Burner Account To DM Other Men’s Girlfriends NBA YoungBoy recently hopped online to set the record straight amid rumors involving Kai Cenat's ex Gigi, NoCap's ex Summyah, and more. By Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026