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Music LUCKI Sued By EMPIRE For Alleged Contract Breach After Releasing Song Via Rival Distributor LUCKI is facing a lawsuit from EMPIRE after allegedly breaching his contract by releasing music through rival distributor UnitedMasters. By Tallie Spencer October 23, 2025
Music Eminem Dodges Legal Battle After Trademark Attempt Gets Dropped Eminem has a long history of protecting his trademarked "Shady" and "Slim Shady" brands, but he didn't have to continue it this time around. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music Cardi B Thanks Fans In Saudi Arabia For Teaching Her Lesson About Fame Cardi B reflected on the responsibility her celebrity carries during a new interview on "Aspire with Emma Grede." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2026
Music Cam'ron Claims Mase Sent Him To Confront Diddy Over Publishing Rights Cam'ron and Mase have often spoken about their contentious relationship with Diddy, especially amid the mogul's federal trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2025
Music 50 Cent Taunts Benzino With Snitching Allegations After Boxing Match Challenge Earlier this month, Benzino challenged 50 Cent to a boxing match, guaranteeing that he'd "whoop" him easily. By Caroline Fisher May 18, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Defends Himself Against Fan Claiming He's "Washed Beyond Repair" Kid Cudi has always dealt with fan criticism over his artistic moves, whether it's relating to his music or endeavors in film and fashion. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2026
Sports Toosii Now On LSU's Roster After Fall Out With Syracuse Rapper and singer Toosii has been searching for a home on the collegiate level, and it appears he has found one for now with LSU. By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks & DJ Vlad Address G Herbo's Criticism & Donation Challenge G Herbo previously challenged DJ Akademiks and DJ Vlad to donate $100k during an appearance on "The Adam Friedland Show." By Cole Blake August 07, 2025
Music SZA Calls Out AI For "Killing & Polluting Black & Brown Cities" SZA's fiery post comes after Elon Musk's AI firm, xAI, announced a massive contract with the US Department of Defense. By Cole Blake July 16, 2025
Music What Is Drake's "PROJECT BOT"? A massive controlled explosion in Toronto caused a commotion over Drake's supposed "PROJECT BOT" shoot in the city. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 17, 2026
Music Chance The Rapper Says His Famous Ab-lib Was Inspired By Mac Miller Mac Miller has been instrumental in launching the rap careers of superstars such as Vince Staples, Schoolboy Q, and Chance The Rapper. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 31, 2025
Music Diddy Set To Appear On Camera For Sexual Assault Lawsuit Deposition Diddy is currently residing behind bars after being found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution. By Cole Blake December 16, 2025