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Alex Zidel August 31, 2018 Music Karl Jordan Jr., one the of two convicted killers in the extensive Jam Master Jay case, was acquitted from his murder charges in Dec. 2025.
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Zachary Horvath April 13, 2026 Music Zachary L. Benton was charged with aggravated battery last year for putting the unfortunate fan in the hospital.
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Caroline Fisher March 21, 2024 Original Content We take a look at the history of Murder Inc, from its inception to its downfall.
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Robert Blair September 09, 2022 Music Social media users are reminded of J. Cole's prediction of Lil Pump's fall-off.
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Lawrencia Grose September 17, 2022 Original Content Fresh from annihilating Dipset at Verzuz, we reflect on The Lox's ill-fated spell at Diddy's Bad Boy Records.
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Elias Andrews June 28, 2024 Music Some of these problems are linked to her husband Tim Leissner, a former Goldman Sachs banker.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 08, 2024 Music Explore JayKae's rise in the music industry and the factors contributing to his net worth in 2024. Dive into the rapper's financial journey.
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Jake Skudder January 22, 2024 Music According to Erica Banks, she was in pain for several months after her procedure.
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Caroline Fisher August 22, 2024 Music It’s been a decade since the dancehall icon has been behind bars.
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Demi Phillips March 19, 2024 Music Kanye West is still a vocal supporter of R Kelly, even though the disgraced singer is serving 30 years for child sexual abuse.
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Caroline Fisher April 25, 2025
Music Cardi B As "Cardigan Backyardigan" & Other Artists' "Real Names" Is Latest Meme Who knew J. Cole's real name was "Julius Coleslaw?"
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Alex Zidel 
Music Jam Master Jay's Convicted Killer Isn't Being Freed Just Yet Karl Jordan Jr., one the of two convicted killers in the extensive Jam Master Jay case, was acquitted from his murder charges in Dec. 2025.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Nardo Wick Fan's Attacker Skips Court Appearance, Forfeits Bond Zachary L. Benton was charged with aggravated battery last year for putting the unfortunate fan in the hospital.
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Caroline Fisher 
Original Content The Rise And Fall Of Murder Inc We take a look at the history of Murder Inc, from its inception to its downfall.
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Robert Blair 
Music Lil Pump Trends Over Leaked Oral Sex Videos Social media users are reminded of J. Cole's prediction of Lil Pump's fall-off.
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Lawrencia Grose 
Original Content The LOX & Diddy's Bad Boy: A Complete History Fresh from annihilating Dipset at Verzuz, we reflect on The Lox's ill-fated spell at Diddy's Bad Boy Records.
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Robert Blair 
Music Yungeen Ace Responds To Foolio's IG Being Hacked After His Death
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Elias Andrews 
Music Kimora Lee Simmons Faces Legal Trouble Over Alleged Fraud, Forgery & Property Disputes Some of these problems are linked to her husband Tim Leissner, a former Goldman Sachs banker.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music JayKae Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore JayKae's rise in the music industry and the factors contributing to his net worth in 2024. Dive into the rapper's financial journey.
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Jake Skudder 
Music Erica Banks Details “Excruciating” Recovery From Second BBL According to Erica Banks, she was in pain for several months after her procedure.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Why Was Vybz Kartel Jailed? It’s been a decade since the dancehall icon has been behind bars.
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Demi Phillips 
Music Kanye West Wants R Kelly Released From Prison Kanye West is still a vocal supporter of R Kelly, even though the disgraced singer is serving 30 years for child sexual abuse.
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Caroline Fisher