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Music Metro Boomin Accuser Demands Mistrial In Sexual Assault Lawsuit A woman named Vanessa LeMaistre alleges that she was raped by Metro Boomin after blacking out at his studio in 2016. By Caroline Fisher September 24, 2025
Music Offset Hints At Gambling Allegations In Post-Hospital Statement After Shooting Offset was shot in Florida earlier this week after an alleged altercation with Lil Tjay, and both sides are sharing their stories. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 10, 2026
Music Brandy Records Vocals For Kehlani's New Hit "Folded" Brandy ruled the 90s with her radio hits and television show, Moesha. She is best known for her duet with Monica, “The Boy Is Mine.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 19, 2025
Music Lil Baby Reunites With HoodRich Pablo Juan After His Release From Prison Lil Baby was able to work with HoodRich Pablo Juan several times before the rapper's recent prison sentence. By Cole Blake October 20, 2025
Music Lil Durk Wants Judge Removed From Murder-For-Hire Case Over Alleged Death Threats Lil Durk is currently behind bars on charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot, and his trial is supposed to begin in January. By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Collaborator Billy Resio Dead At 30 After Drive-By Shooting Durham rapper Billy Resio was shot at about 9 p.m. Sunday night on Hillsborough Road and later passed away in the hospital. By Caroline Fisher January 07, 2026
Music Gloss Up's Team Says Her Foot Wasn't Amputated After Near-Fatal Car Crash Gloss Up had taken to social media to claim medical staff amputated her foot following a harrowing car accident. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2026
Music Jay-Z Uses Diddy's Legal Trouble To Argue Against His Accuser's Anonymity Various Diddy accusers were not able to stay anonymous in court, and Jay-Z cited this in his defamation lawsuit over sexual assault claims. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026
Music Fans Heap Tremendous Praise On Big L's Mass Appeal Release "Harlem's Finest: Return Of The King" Outside of some minor complaints, fans are thoroughly enjoying Mass Appeal's handling of Big L's indelible legacy. By Zachary Horvath October 31, 2025
Music The Game Crowns Himself The Best Rapper From Compton Fans were quick to bring up Kendrick Lamar in response to The Game's hot take on "Club Shay Shay" on Wednesday. By Cole Blake December 10, 2025
Music Mal Claims A Highly-Anticipated Album Is Dropping Friday, And Rory Think It's J. Cole J. Cole has been teasing "The Fall Off" for a few years now, and Rory & Mal can't help but tease an impending release. By Alexander Cole January 07, 2026
Music Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's "New Body" Appears To Have An Ice Spice Feature Now Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign never got to release "New Body" with Nicki Minaj's verse. By Alexander Cole June 15, 2026