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Music Travis Scott Unveils Ethereal And Cinematic "JACKBOYS 2" Teaser As Release Date Looms Although La Flame had suggested this might drop on his birthday, we have to wait a little longer for Travis Scott and company's "JACKBOYS 2." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 01, 2025
Music Baltimore Rapper Poppa Fetti Hit With Child Sex Trafficking Charges Poppa Fetti was previously indicted on nine state sex trafficking felonies in Baltimore County in November. By Cole Blake February 24, 2026
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
Politics The Politics Of 50 Cent & Ja Rule's Beef: How Hip-Hop Mobilized Zohran Mamdani’s Victorious Mayoral Campaign Some might say he vibes more with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State of Mind" than Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind," but if his victory proves anything, like Jadakiss, Zohran Mamdani is truly outside with the streets that built New York. By Aron A. November 12, 2025
Pop Culture Crip Mac Shoots His Shot At Latto Despite 21 Savage Pregnancy Rapper and internet personality Crip Mac couldn't help but compliment Latto after dropping a stunning photo on her Instagram. By Zachary Horvath April 27, 2026
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 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 SleazyWorld Go Found Guilty Of Federal Gun Charge An investigation into Michigan rapper SleazyWorld Go began in 2022 after he was spotted flaunting guns online. By Caroline Fisher March 17, 2026
Original Content Jermaine Dupri Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Producer Discover Jermaine Dupri's net worth in 2024, his journey to a $2.5M fortune, and his influential role in the music industry and beyond. By Jake Skudder January 23, 2024
Music Joe Budden Expects Drake To Diss J. Cole On "ICEMAN" Earlier this week, Drake announced that he will be releasing his highly anticipated album, "ICEMAN," on Friday, May 15. By Cole Blake April 22, 2026
Music Yung Miami Shows Love To Saucy Santana In Heartfelt Birthday Post Recently, Saucy Santana got wrapped up in feuds with both Nicki Minaj and Yung Miami's former City Girls group mate, JT. By Caroline Fisher October 08, 2025
Music Armor-Piercing Bullets, Baby Oil & More Were Allegedly Found During Diddy Raid A Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent took the stand in Diddy's trial today and was asked about the raids of the mogul's homes. By Caroline Fisher June 13, 2025