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Music Jussie Smollett Moves On From Infamous Chicago Battle With Official Statement Jussie Smollett is best known for his role as Jamal Lyons in the hit show Empire. Smollett co-stars includes Terrence Howard. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music Drake On Pace For Biggest Streaming Year In Hip-Hop History Drake continues to rack up streams on Spotify as fans continue to anticipate his ninth studio album, "ICEMAN." By Caroline Fisher April 08, 2026
Music Diddy Receives Amended Assault Lawsuit From Bryana Bongolan As Prison Sentence Begins Bryana Bongolan, a friend of Cassie Ventura, testified against Diddy during his federal trial this summer. She sued him in 2024. By Zachary Horvath October 31, 2025
Music Cardi B Makes Appearance In New York City Just Days After Giving Birth Yesterday, Cardi B announced the birth of her son with Stefon Diggs, calling him "one more reason to be the best version" of herself. By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2025
Music Papoose Appears To Take Shots At 50 Cent In New Song Preview 50 Cent and Papoose have exchanged various AI-generated jabs in recent days, and Claressa Shields has even been dragged into the feud. By Caroline Fisher January 07, 2026
Music Lil Durk's Daughter Sparks Controversy After Prank Calling Him In Jail Lil Durk's daughter's prank call was most likely done in good faith, but some fans of the rapper feel the timing isn't it. By Zachary Horvath March 05, 2026
Music Ray J Warns He Won't Be “Silenced” Amid Kim Kardashian’s Bombshell Lawsuit This week, Kim Kardashian and her mother filed a lawsuit against Ray J after he alleged that a RICO case against them is imminent. By Caroline Fisher October 02, 2025
Music 9th Wonder Confirms Kendrick Lamar's "Duckworth" Is A True Story "Duckworth" producer 9th Wonder speaks on the incredible story that concludes Kendrick Lamar's new album. By Angus Walker April 15, 2017
Music Mario Judah Returns With New Song And Fans Are Left Flabbergasted By His Transformation Mario Judah has always been of rap's most interesting characters and fans are both happy and surprised to see him in this state. By Zachary Horvath March 04, 2025
Music YNW Melly Refuses To Attend His Latest Status Hearing Following another delay, YNW Melly's double-murder retrial is currently scheduled to commence in January of 2027. By Cole Blake April 01, 2026
Music DJ Khaled Flaunts $1.8 Million Ultra-Rare Rolex At Reserve Cup Miami DJ Khaled isn't shy about his impressive watch collection, and shows off his luxury pieces whenever he gets a chance. By Caroline Fisher January 27, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Fires Back At Ralo For Latest Interview Diss Boosie Badazz recently squashed beefs with NBA YoungBoy, Kevin Gates and Fredo Bang despite the Ralo drama. By Cole Blake September 15, 2025