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Music Wyclef Jean & Pras Honor John Forté Following His Unexpected Death John Forté was found unresponsive by a neighbor at his Massachusetts home earlier this week at the age of 50. By Caroline Fisher January 14, 2026
Music Drake Shatters Another Major Record With “Nothing Was The Same” Drake continues to revel in his success as his fans await the release of his ninth studio album, "ICEMAN." By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Addresses Her Fans Following Hospital Scare Megan Thee Stallion was admitted to the hospital during her performance in "Moulin Rouge" on Tuesday, and now, she is speaking out. By Alexander Cole April 01, 2026
Music Playboi Carti Allegedly Teases Five-Year Anniversary Edition Of "Whole Lotta Red" We all know how mythical, unfulfilled, and frankly absent Playboi Carti releases can be, but the year of "MUSIC" might have more hope. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 13, 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
Original Content Top 15 Ridiculous Rapper Chains A retrospective on some of the most absurd pieces in rap. By Harrison Tenpas November 09, 2017
Music Cassie Opposes Clayton Howard's Bid To Add Diddy Trial Records To Civil Lawsuit By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Is Quitting Music And It's All Because Of Jay-Z… Allegedly Nicki Minaj went on a scathing rant about Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez before the announcement on social media. By Cole Blake October 15, 2025
Music Bhad Bhabie Reveals How AI Kanye West Diss Verse Leaked Online Bhad Bhabie broke down the making of her diss, including the controversial remix with an AI Kanye West verse. By Elias Andrews March 05, 2025
Original Content YNW Melly Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Discover the wealth journey of YNW Melly. His rise to fortune was shaped by hit songs before his arrest. By Jake Skudder February 22, 2024
Music Swizz Beatz Denies $7 Million Fraud Allegations Linked To 1MDB Scandal Last year, Swizz Beatz was sued by British Virgin Islands liquidators, who allege that he knowingly received “fraudulent transfers." By Caroline Fisher November 13, 2025
Music Travie McCoy Opens Up About Battle With Addiction Travie McCoy details canceling tours due to heroin use, and how he beat addiction. By Aron A. September 27, 2021