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Music Travis Scott Accused Of Sampling A Chicago Band's Song Without Permission Pixel Grip originally released their song, "Pursuit," back in 2021, but had been working on it for several years before that. By Cole Blake July 17, 2025
Music Drake & UMG's Mediation In "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Appeal Has Been Delayed Attorneys for both Drake and Universal Music Group (UMG) previously requested delays in this lawsuit appeal due to the holidays. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 19, 2025
Music Trump Administration Uses LL Cool J Hit Over Footage Of Alleged Drug Boat Strike Artists like Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, and more have spoken out against their music being used in political messaging without permission. By Caroline Fisher December 11, 2025
Music Photos Of Young Thug Meeting Fans At Georgia State University's Homecoming Go Viral Young Thug has been back in Atlanta frequently as of late since the trial, with one of his appearances being outside the Fulton courthouse. By Zachary Horvath October 13, 2025
Music RZA Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Wu-Tang Legend Explore RZA's net worth in 2024, tracing his wealth from Wu-Tang Clan to business ventures and philanthropy. Dive into RZA's successes. By Jake Skudder February 12, 2024
Relationships Mariah the Scientist Responds To Young Thug Relationship Critics Many people online have been warning Mariah the Scientist of Young Thug and how he's not a good fit for her ever since the YSL trial. By Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025
Music Fantasia Barrino Net Worth: What Is The Singer Worth? Explore Fantasia Barrino's inspiring story, from her rise on "American Idol" to her esteemed musical career. By Rain Adams December 26, 2023
Music d4vd Cancels Europe & UK Tour Dates While Dead Body Scandal Heats Up While folks continue to speculate about d4vd and Celeste Rivas, authorities have not yet named a suspect or person of interest in her death. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2025
Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion Captures Hilarious Footage While Breaking No Phone Rule At The Met Gala Megan Thee Stallion decided to commit a Met Gala criminal offense, but the results from her stealthy camera work are amazing. By Zachary Horvath May 06, 2025
Music Wack 100 Believes Diddy’s Career Will Bounce Back After Mixed Verdict In Federal Trial Last week, Diddy's trial came to an end after almost two months, and he was found not guilty of three out of five counts. By Caroline Fisher July 07, 2025
Music DJ Swamp Izzo Claims Playboi Carti Finished An Album In 2022 That Was Never Released During a recent interview, DJ Swamp Izzo also confirmed that Playboi Carti's upcoming album "BABY BOI" is done. By Caroline Fisher April 10, 2025
Music Ken Carson Set To Achieve His 1st #1 Ever With "More Chaos" Ken Carson's More Chaos is the latest number-one of the Opium posse following Playboi Carti's massive hit record I AM MUSIC. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 19, 2025