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Music DJ Akademiks Questions Motive Behind Jay-Z's "Warpath" Against His Alleged Victim Jay-Z has already filed defamation lawsuits against his anonymous accuser as well as her attorney, Tony Buzbee. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025
Politics Nicki Minaj Goes On Unprompted Rant About Trans Kids & Gavin Newsom Nicki Minaj's continued support of JD Vance and the administration of United States President Donald Trump continues to cause controversy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 12, 2025
Music Stephen Jackson Slams Lil Yachty Over George Floyd Line On PlaqueBoyMax Lil Yachty teased a new track on PlaqueBoyMax that referenced George Floyd and caused widespread backlash. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 15, 2025
Music Kanye West Shares His Updated "Big Three" Amid Kendrick Lamar & Playboi Carti Feuds Kanye West recently went back to the side of Drake and Top5 after beefing with them online and blasting many other MCs. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2025
Music Cardi B's New Album Breaks Impressive 2020s Record For Female Rap Projects Despite all the drama going on between her and Offset right now, at least Cardi B is getting very good news elsewhere. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 16, 2025
Music Akon Arrested On Outstanding Warrant In September, cops spotted Akon stranded in the middle of the road in his Tesla Cybertruck, and soon learned that his license was suspended. By Caroline Fisher November 12, 2025
Music Yaris Sanchez AKA The Dalai Mama Gives Ab-Soul Heartfelt Birthday Tribute Yaris Sanchez celebrates her boyfriend Ab-Soul's birthday with an Instagram series. By Alex Zidel February 23, 2018
Music Fredo Starr Use To Think He Was "Uncool" Not Being Invited To Diddy Parties Fredo Starr never received his invitation by Diddy By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 02, 2025
Relationships Freddie Gibbs Accused Of Domestic Violence By Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend: A Break Down Of Allegations & Receipts Freddie Gibbs later shared receipts in response to his ex-girlfriend's claims. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi May 16, 2024
Music Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Brand Grows Bigger With New L.A. Burger Spot Nipsey Hussle was a hustler during his lifetime, and his team is continuing to hustle with the opening of a new restaurant. By Elias Andrews February 26, 2025
Music Ski Mask The Slump God Clowns DJ Scheme In Heated Twitter Exchange Tensions have been brewing. By Elias Andrews December 03, 2024
Music Diddy Admits To Being "Nervous" While Addressing The Judge On Day 1 Of His Trial Diddy has officially begun his trail for numerous alleged sex crimes and for now, they are simply looking for jurors. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2025