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Relationships Trick Daddy Reveals Why He Refuses To Date Women Over 35 Years Old Trick Daddy has been coming under fire on social media for sharing the hot take during an appearance on "The Nene Leakes Show." By Cole Blake August 04, 2025
Music Drake Calls DJ Gordo To Europe To Complete "ICEMAN" Drake’s ICEMAN will follow Gordo’s collaborations with the 6 God on 2022’s Honestly, Nevermind album. Gordo contributes to For All The Dogs. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 10, 2025
Music Baby Keem Secures Biggest Spotify Debut Of His Career With "Ca$ino" Although Baby Keem's new album "Ca$ino" isn't reaching the heights of some other 2026 hip-hop releases, it's a key indication of his future. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music Kanye West Allegedly Hooked Bianca Censori Up With A Porn Star As A Christmas Gift Ye and Bianca are reportedly splitting up. By Cole Blake October 08, 2024
Politics Zohran Mamdani Shades 50 Cent By Walking Out To Ja Rule For His Victory Speech New York City’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, delivered a fiery victory speech at the Brooklyn Paramount on Monday night. By Cole Blake November 05, 2025
Music Kanye West Doesn’t Need Redemption—He Needs To Be Held Accountable Kanye West isn’t just another artist navigating controversy. He’s a cultural force, and the same influence that makes him impossible to ignore is exactly why accountability has to matter. By Aron A. April 16, 2026
Music Playboi Carti Is Furious About Getting Snubbed At The Grammys While Playboi Carti didn't receive any Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, and more artists were honored on Sunday. By Cole Blake February 02, 2026
Music Westside Gunn Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore the rise of Westside Gunn and his journey to his net worth in 2024. Delve into his music, entrepreneurial ventures, and impact By Jake Skudder February 21, 2024
Relationships Young Thug & Mariah The Scientist Relationship Timeline While the YSL RICO trial threw a wrench into their bond, the two seem no less supportive or committed to each other. How did it they get together? By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 26, 2024
Music A$AP Rocky Shows Off The Alternative Vinyl Cover For "Don't Be Dumb" A$AP Rocky finally unveiled the official cover art for "Don't Be Dumb" this week and we are now getting more details regarding physicals. By Zachary Horvath December 19, 2025
Music Drake's Billboard Hot 100 Debut For "Dog House" Divides Fans Drake is gearing up for the release of his next studio album, "Iceman," although he's yet to confirm when it will drop. By Cole Blake September 23, 2025
Music SZA Addresses Backlash After Performing Drake Collab On Kendrick Lamar Tour SZA has solid relationships with both Drake and Kendrick Lamar, despite the fact that the two of them are at odds. By Caroline Fisher November 06, 2025