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Music D4vd Accuses Celeste Rivas Of Threatening To Kill Him Texts from around the time of Celeste Rivas' death were read in court as the preliminary hearing involving D4vd continues. By Alexander Cole July 27, 2026
Music Uncle Murda Wants To Go Band For Band With Memphis Bleek Memphis Bleek’s recent comments about Uncle Murda & Tony Yayo struck a chord. By Aron A. July 27, 2026
Music Victoria Monét Denies Calling Drake A "Professional Trick" Jillian Superstar had called Drake a "professional trick" in her interview with Victoria Monét, who reportedly wanted to clarify some things. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music The Game Explains Kendrick Lamar Reference On "The Documentary III" The Game referenced Kendrick Lamar various times on "The Documentary III," some of which got him in hot water with fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music Drake Is Reportedly "In The Coachella Discussion" For Next Year With Drake having such a massive year, maybe this will finally mark his return to Coachella after nine years away from the stage. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026
Music Chance The Rapper Is "Thinking A Lot" About Changing His Name Chance The Rapper reflected on what his stage name means to him, and why he's been seriously considering a different, albeit similar, moniker. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026
Music Rick Ross Arrested For Alleged Battery In Miami Rick Ross has reportedly been arrested by Miami-Dade County police and subsequently charged with two forms of battery. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026
Pop Culture Ella Langley, Mariah Carey, & The End Of The Unavoidable Hit Era Ella Langley broke Mariah Carey’s record as the VMAs showed how the biggest numbers can still miss entire audiences. By Erika Marie September 30, 2026
Music Tony Buzbee Challenges Jane Doe’s New Statement Clearing Jay-Z A new court fight is unfolding over Jane Doe’s reversal of her Jay-Z allegation and whether the declaration should remain on record. By Erika Marie September 28, 2026
Music Drake & Karol G Perform “Ahi” For The First Time In Houston He also performed "Janice STFU" and "One Dance." By Aron A. September 28, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Crashes Out On Rory & QueenzFlip Over Their Confrontation DJ Akademiks and Rory Farrell have a long and deep history of beef, and Ak's animosity boiled over due to the QueenzFlip situation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2026
Sneakers Eminem x Air Jordan 4 “Encore” Release Cancelled The Eminem x Air Jordan 4 "Encore" has reportedly been pulled from Jordan Brand's 2027 lineup, leaving its future unclear. By Ben Atkinson September 27, 2026