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Music JID Shoots Music Video With Fans & Teases A Track From "God Does Like Ugly" JID has built plenty of hype for "God Does Like Ugly" with the lead single "WRK" and the four-track prelude. By Zachary Horvath July 26, 2025
Original Content 9 Rappers Who Turned Down Spots On XXL's Freshman List Here are nine artists who decided that becoming an XXL Freshman wasn't the move. By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2017
Music LGP Qua Shot & Killed In Philadelphia: What We Know So Far LGP Qua passed away on Mother's Day after a reported attempted robbery. By Aron A. May 12, 2025
Original Content Wyclef Jean Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Legend Let's explore Wyclef Jean's world! From mega hits to entrepreneurial strides, we'll see how he amassed his fortune. Intrigued? Join us to discover more! By Jake Skudder February 21, 2024
Music Wack 100 Reveals How He Could Have Saved Drakeo The Ruler’s Life According to Wack 100, he was "100 deep" at the Los Angeles music festival where Drakeo The Ruler was fatally stabbed. By Caroline Fisher September 15, 2025
Music Offset Hit With Assault & Battery Lawsuit From Security Guard Law enforcement allegedly maced Offset and his entourage when they got in an altercation with a Los Angeles weed dispensary's security guard. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 02, 2025
Relationships Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka'oir Are Ready To Have A Baby Boy Gucci Mane's wife said as much on her Twitter feed this morning. By Alex Zidel August 02, 2019
Music Young Thug Pays Tribute To Fulton County Courthouse, The Place That Changed His Life Forever Young Thug plea deal includes the rapper complete community service and be banned from residing in metro Atlanta. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 28, 2025
Music Doja Cat Drops Out Of Austin City Limits Festival To Focus On "Vie" Rollout Doja Cat is getting ready for her next era with "Vie" and she wants to make sure she gives this one her all amid its rollout. By Zachary Horvath August 29, 2025
Music D4vd's Defense Lawyers Are Allegedly Receiving Antisemitic Death Threats D4vd is currently behind bars and faces accusations of murdering teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez after an inappropriate sexual relationship. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026
Relationships A$AP Rocky Reveals If He Wants More Kids With Rihanna A$AP Rocky and Rihanna welcomed their third child in September 2025, baby girl Rocki. She has two older brothers in RZA and Riot. By Zachary Horvath January 22, 2026
Music Diddy Trial Can Now Be Watched Through AI With Diddy's trial being a federal case, cameras aren't allowed. But AI is giving those following it a chance to get the inside scoop. By Zachary Horvath June 18, 2025