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Music Lil Loaded Allegedly Posted Heartbreaking Message On IG Hours Before Death Rapper Lil Loaded allegedly asked God for forgiveness in his final Instagram Story. By Alex Zidel June 01, 2021
Music Kendrick Lamar Brings Crips & Bloods Together On Stage While Remembering Nipsey Hussle & Kobe Bryant Kendrick Lamar made note of how special this moment was for the West Coast, pointing forward to ceasing violence and paying tribute to the fallen. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2024
Music Freddie Gibbs Blasts "Lazy" Use Of A.I. In Hip-Hop Freddie Gibbs raised some eyebrows with this take given his participation on Kanye West's "VULTURES" series. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 24, 2025
Music Lil Durk Promises Fans He's "Coming Home Soon" In Heartfelt Message Lil Durk has dropped his new album from behind bars, but he assured fans that he's not going to be locked up forever. By Elias Andrews March 28, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Previews Two Unreleased Songs At NYC Birthday Event Playboi Carti recently celebrated his birthday and played tracks that could eventually end up on "BABY BOI." By Devin Morton September 14, 2025
Society Major Key: 13 Rappers Who Received The Key To The City From Diddy to Bun B, these artists were formally honored for their success and service. By Kristen Bromiley April 04, 2017
Music Kanye West Ruins Jay-Z Apology With Lewd Comments About Beyonce Kanye West recently ranted about Jay-Z and Beyonce's kids on social media amid his nonstop offensive antics. By Cole Blake April 10, 2025
Music Kanye West Calls Out Virgil Abloh While Speaking On Artists Stealing From Him Kanye West is still going after his former collaborator, Virgil Abloh, as his online antics continued over the weekend. By Cole Blake April 27, 2025
Music Uncle Murda Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Find out more about Uncle Murda's net worth and rise to success. By Axl Banks February 20, 2024
Music DJ Akademiks Confronts Lil Rod About Diddy Allegations Involving Minors Producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones filed a lawsuit against Diddy last February, alleging that he was sexually assaulted, harassed, and more. By Caroline Fisher July 04, 2025
Music Diddy Demands A Retrial To Overturn Charges Related To Prostitution Diddy was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in his high-profile criminal trial. By Cole Blake July 31, 2025
Music Lil Baby Flexes His Insane $5M Car Collection The collection is nothing short of impressive. By Madusa S. July 11, 2021