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Music Kendrick Lamar Beats Drake For Album Of The Year At The BET Awards Kendrick Lamar remains one of the best artists in the world, so it should come as no surprise that he would win big at the BET Awards. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2025
Music Dawn Richard Alleges Diddy Punched Cassie During A Star-Studded Dinner With Usher, Ne-Yo & Jimmy Iovine Former Danity Kane singer, Dawn Richard, is one of several witnesses to testify in Diddy's criminal trial. By Cole Blake May 19, 2025
Music Brandy Explains Abrupt Ending To Chicago Concert With Monica Brandy walked offstage in the middle of her performance at her and Monica's "The Boy Is Mine" tour stop in Chicago. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 19, 2025
Music Offset Disappears From Social Media Amid Finesse2tymes Beef Earlier this week, Finesse2tymes dissed Offset during a rant about his ex Cardi B and her new man, Stefon Diggs. By Caroline Fisher November 19, 2025
Music YSL Woody Holds Funeral For His Late Newborn Son Fans left behind tons of supportive and heartfelt messages in the comments section of YSL Woody's post on Instagram. By Cole Blake December 02, 2025
Music Lil Tjay Denies Rumors That He Was Involved In Konvy Shooting Lil Tjay also denied posting emojis in reaction to Konvy being shot at in The Bronx during his Kick livestream. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 11, 2026
Music Tory Lanez Continues To Challenge Fairness Of Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Trial Tory Lanez is still fighting for his freedom as he serves a ten-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. By Caroline Fisher August 18, 2025
Music T.I. Proclaims "Atlanta Is Here" In Passionate Defense Of His Hometown The rant comes as T.I. works on his long-awaited next studio album, "Kill The King," which he shared a single from, earlier this month. By Cole Blake January 27, 2026
Original Content LUCKI Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore the rise of rapper LUCKI and how his unique style led to a strong net worth in 2024. Discover his journey, influence, and potential. By Jake Skudder January 31, 2024
Politics 50 Cent Details "F*cked Up" Airport Experience As Government Shutdown Continues Tons of flights are being canceled and delayed across the U.S. as the government shutdown drags into its second month. By Cole Blake November 10, 2025
Music Pooh Shiesty Might Go To Jail For Life For Allegedly Kidnapping Gucci Mane Pooh Shiesty, his father, and six other suspects were arrested earlier this week for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2026
Music Joe Budden Reflects On "Difficult" But "Important" Split From Rory & Mal Joe Budden wished Rory and Mal all the best during his recent interview on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026