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Music Lil Wayne Says His Mother Asked Him To Have A Child At 14 A candid conversation offers new insight into how Lil Wayne's family navigated loss before he became a teenage father. By Erika Marie July 21, 2026
Relationships Lil Durk & India Royale: Relatonship Timeline India Royale and Lil Durk captured everyone's heart, especially on social media. It seemed like it was all good, until it just wasn't. By Brandon Simmons March 14, 2023
Music Cardi B Says Security Guard Accusing Her Of Assault Is Demanding $24 Million Day two of Cardi B's trial revolving around Emani Ellis' assault allegations took place today and the femcee made a stunning revelation. By Zachary Horvath August 27, 2025
Sneakers Jay-Z Reveals Exclusive Nigo x Victor Victor Air Force 1 Lows Jay-Z got his hands on this rare pair. By Ben Atkinson August 21, 2024
Music Kanye West Spotted Leaving Jewish Human Rights Center Kanye West has been working to repair his relationship with the Jewish community after his antisemitic antics in recent years. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026
Music Finesse2Tymes Accuses Moneybagg Yo & Big Boogie Of Conspiring Against Yo Gotti Deal Finesse2Tymes has grievances to share. By Aron A. July 23, 2026
Music Ice Spice Reveals The Actual Reason Behind Her Weight Loss Ice Spice caused a stir amongst her fans and admirers for her rapid weight loss in 2024 that had some accusing her of being on Ozempic. By Zachary Horvath February 26, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Joins Drake & Kanye West As Rappers With 1 Billion Spotify Streams In 2026 Kendrick Lamar has joined elite company by eclipsing the 1 billion streams mark on Spotify just two months and change into 2026. By Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026
Music Lil’ Kim Shuts Down Barclays Center For “Biggie Night” Lil Kim showed up and showed out for "Biggie Night." By Tallie Spencer November 13, 2025
Music Kehlani Teases Clipse Collab By Posting Up With Pusha T & Malice Kehlani and Clipse are both nominated at the Grammys this year, with Pusha T and Malice set to perform alongside Pharrell. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
TV "The Rap Game" Season 2 Stars: Where Are They Now? Season 2 had a lot more youngsters vying for the gold! By Demi Phillips November 10, 2023
Music Diddy's Appeal Date Has Officially Been Set It was reported in October 2025 that Diddy was trying to speed up the appeal process. He succeeded and now he's going to be in court soon. By Zachary Horvath February 05, 2026