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Music Benzino Claims To Need Surgery After Diamond Allegedly Hit Him With Car During a recent interview, Benzino claimed he hurt his back, neck, head, and arm during an alleged incident involving his ex and her friend. By Caroline Fisher March 03, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Blasts Don Lemon In Homophobic Rant Over Church Protest Nicki Minaj's post about Don Lemon comes as protests have continued in Minneapolis following the shooting of Renee Good. By Cole Blake January 19, 2026
Music Donald Trump Crowns Nicki Minaj The Greatest Female Rapper Ever Donald Trump's praise came after Nicki Minaj described herself as the president's biggest fan at an event on Wednesday. By Cole Blake January 28, 2026
Music The Game Sues UMG Over Alleged Lack Of Promotion Leading To Poor Album Sales The Game is suing Universal Music Group and Virgin for allegedly neglecting their end of the agreed-upon marketing budget for "Drillmatic." By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026
Music Clipse Bring The House Down During JAŸ-Z's "Extra Innings" Show JAŸ-Z delivered another epic performance at Yankee Stadium last night, and it included an appearance from Clipse. By Alexander Cole July 13, 2026
Music Homixide Gang Accused Of Grooming Underage Girls While no official accusations or legal action has been taken, many fans shared their experiences and testimonies on social media. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2023
Music Rolling Loud Australia Lineup Officially Unveiled Rolling Loud announced their return to Australia earlier this year and now we know who's going to be bringing the vibes in 2026. By Zachary Horvath November 20, 2025
Music Big30 To Be Released From Jail Ahead Of Gucci Mane Kidnapping Trial Big30 and Pooh Shiesty are set to go on trial for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of legendary artist Gucci Mane. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Could Beat Jay-Z & Kanye West's Grammys Records Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z are among the Grammys' most awarded hip-hop artists in history, and this awards season could crown a new king. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Music Teen Connected To 21 Savage's Family Dies By Suicide After Accidental Shooting The late teenage boy's family reportedly described him as akin to a nephew to 21 Savage following the Georgia tragedy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2026
Music Pusha T Says Diss Tracks Are "Dead" To Him Hearing this from Pusha T is a tad ironic considering he went after Kanye West and Travis Scott on "Let God Sort Em Out." By Zachary Horvath December 05, 2025
Music J. Cole Raps From Biggie & Tupac's Perspectives On "The Fall-Off" J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" track "What If" ponders an alternate reality in which Biggie and Tupac's beef never escalated. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026