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Music 6ix9ine Speaks Candidly About Getting Kidnapped By The Nine Trey Bloods 6ix9ine was kidnapped by his own gang, the Nine Trey Bloods, back in 2018, after filming a music video for "FEFE" in Los Angeles. By Zachary Horvath October 01, 2025
Music Lil Kim Shows Love To Chris Brown By Attempting “It Depends” Challenge Social media users are praising Lil Kim for giving Chris Brown the recognition he deserves during her Cousinz Festival set. By Caroline Fisher September 18, 2025
Music Finesse2Tymes Arrested: New Details Emerge In Rapper's Probation Violation Finesse2Tymes released his latest album, Stuck In My Ways, in March 2025. The album features Tone Stith and the hit song "I'm Back." By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 04, 2025
Music Karrahbooo Slams "Lying" Lil Yachty, Says He Won't Let Her Leave Concrete Boys Karrahbooo recently took to Instagram Live to accuse Lil Yachty of some shady business practices amid her attempt to leave Concrete Boys. By Devin Morton September 28, 2025
Music Blueface Gets His Las Vegas Strip Ban Lifted But There's A Catch Blueface was able to dodge a 2-5-year prison sentence stemming from this Las Vegas strip club shooting that occurred in October 2022. By Zachary Horvath October 10, 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 Akademiks Mourns Tay Keith In Emotional Instagram Post Tay Keith has reportedly passed away at the age of 29. By Aron A. June 19, 2026
Music J. Cole’s “The Fall-Off” World Tour Is Already Making History This July, J. Cole will embark on a 73-date world tour in support of his seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off." By Caroline Fisher March 18, 2026
Music Diddy’s Legal Team Might Seek Home Confinement Instead Of Prison Time According to Diddy's attorney Marc Agnifilo, his client would be much better off outside of the prison system. By Caroline Fisher August 08, 2025
Music Quincy Brown Insists Diddy Is A “Changed Man” During Emotional Sentencing Hearing Diddy will finally learn his fate today after being found guilty of two counts of transportation for prostitution in July. By Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025
Music Wireless Festival Canceled Following Kanye West's UK Ban Wireless Festival has been forced to make a difficult decision following Kanye West's stunning ban from the UK. By Alexander Cole April 07, 2026
Music Offset Praises Drake For Never Charging Migos For His Features Drake and the Migos not only boast the "Versace" remix, but also "Walk It Talk It" and "Having Our Way" from the "Culture" series. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 25, 2025