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Music NBA Ben10's Lawyer Describes Horrific Alleged Jail Conditions, DJ Akademiks Responds NBA Ben10's lawyer is trying to secure an emergency release, and DJ Akademiks weighed in on the situation during his latest stream. By Alexander Cole September 28, 2026
Music Digital Nas Alleges He Wasn't Paid At All For Kanye West Collaborations Digital Nas shared he was retiring from the industry due to his YZY for Kanye West collabs, but he has since said it's getting resolved. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music Tupac's Family Accuses Keefe D Of Ordering Crew To Keep Murder Quiet These allegations reportedly appear in Tupac's brother Mopreme Shakur's wrongful death lawsuit against Keefe D. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
Music Milagro Gramz Starts New Media Fund After Losing Megan Thee Stallion Case A jury recently found Milagro Gramz liable for defaming Megan Thee Stallion, and now, she owes the femcee $75K. By Caroline Fisher December 02, 2025
Music Drake Gets An Emo Makeover From Pinkchyu In Visual For "Princess" Drake premiered his "FOMO" short film on Tuesday, and it included a cameo from Pinkchyu, who updated the rapper's style. By Alexander Cole September 16, 2026
Music Mustard Wants Sole Custody Over Ex-Wife’s Alleged Social Media Attacks Mustard is tired of being slandered online. By Tallie Spencer December 18, 2025
Music DDG Accuses Twitch Streamers Asmongold & xQc of Racial Bias After Viewbotting Claims DDG is tired of the false accusations. By Tallie Spencer December 18, 2025
Sports Teyana Taylor Explains Tense Moment With Security At Knicks Game After a viral video showing Teyana Taylor being denied access to the court following the Knicks' win, she's clarifying what happened. By Erika Marie June 17, 2026
Music Daz Dillinger Sues Tupac's Estate Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties Rapper-producer Daz Dillinger collaborated with Tupac on classic Hip Hop hits, and now he claims he hasn't been paid what he's owed. By Erika Marie May 11, 2026
Politics Kehlani Proclaims "F**k ICE" During Grammys 2026 Acceptance Speech Kehlani took home Grammys for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song thanks to their hit "Folded," and they took the chance to condemn ICE. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Apologizes After Skipping Out On Maine Show After failing to show up for a concert in Bangor, Maine, Lil Wayne has offered an apology to his disappointed fans. By Alexander Cole July 02, 2026
Music Keke Wyatt Arrested For Alleged Terroristic Threats & Child Cruelty It's unclear what specific events or allegations led to Keke Wyatt's arrest, but the R&B singer reportedly posted bond two days later. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2026