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Music Kanye West Shouts Out Michael Jackson During Netherlands Show Kanye West was facing protests from the Jewish community in the Netherlands ahead of his two concerts in the country. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026
Music SleazyWorld Go Found Guilty Of Federal Gun Charge An investigation into Michigan rapper SleazyWorld Go began in 2022 after he was spotted flaunting guns online. By Caroline Fisher March 17, 2026
Music Cardi B Admits She Was “Intimidated” After Selling Out Kansas City Arena Cardi B shares a humble moment of realization. By Tallie Spencer March 19, 2026
Politics Ed Sheeran Faces Backlash As Tour Openers Quit After Macklemore’s Removal The Macklemore controversy has left Ed Sheeran defending his silence on Palestine while artists abandon upcoming tour dates. By Erika Marie September 15, 2026
Music Kanye West Pulls Up To Lil Durk Trial In Los Angeles Lil Durk is currently on trial in his murder-for-hire case, and Kanye West made a grand entrance at the courthouse in Los Angeles. By Alexander Cole August 27, 2026
Music "The Joe Budden Podcast" Calls Mero To Support Hot 97 Jabs Joe Budden is one of many hip-hop media figures reacting to Mero and Kazeem's Hot 97 rant, which complained about the station's higher-ups. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2026
Sports Ja Rule's Wild Golf Swing Almost Leaves People Injured At Celebrity Golf Tournament Thankfully, no injuries were reported. By Tallie Spencer December 18, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Reportedly Stunk Up The Miami Heat Locker Room So Bad It Had To Be Disinfected This is the latest narrative surrounding NBA YoungBoy's ongoing "MASA" tour, following canceled shows and some emerging beef. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2025
Music Vince Staples Unveils Cover Art & Release Date For New Album "Cry Baby" Vince Staples dropped "Blackberry Marmalade" over the weekend, and now, he is back with a special announcement. By Alexander Cole April 28, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Fights For Release On Bond Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., was recently arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Original Content Jhené Aiko & Kendrick Lamar's Collaborations, Revisited Fans expected another standout from Jhené Aiko and Kendrick Lamar, but “So Good” has reopened the conversation around their best work. By Erika Marie September 15, 2026
Music Summer Walker “Disappointed” By Interscope’s $50 Million Lawsuit With negotiations still active, Summer Walker is preparing to defend herself against Interscope’s multimillion-dollar lawsuit. By Erika Marie October 12, 2026