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Music Symba Plans To Respond To J. Cole's Alleged Diss On New Freestyle Many J. Cole fans dismissed the theory that he dissed Symba on "Birthday Blizzard '26," but the Bay Area MC still felt slighted. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Music Kanye West Fans Aren't Loving Nine Vicious On "Bully" Kanye West is known for some unexpected collaborations, but his fans cannot get behind YSL artist Nine Vicious and his inclusion on "Bully." By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Reveals Heartbreaking Reason For Rejecting "Call of Duty" Deal That Went To Nicki Minaj Yesterday, Daniel Kinney of Roc Nation testified in Megan Thee Stallion's defamation trial against Milagro Gramz. By Caroline Fisher November 20, 2025
Music Offset Allegedly Told Lil Tjay To Get His Money Back In Blood Last year, Lil Tjay accused Offset of owing him $10K, which the former Migos member allegedly refused to pay back. By Caroline Fisher April 07, 2026
Music Lil Tjay Allegedly Mocks Kai Cenat For Breakup With Gigi Alayah After Beef Lil Tjay had previously dissed Kai Cenat and Gabrielle "Gigi" Alayah during a social media spat, even allegedly alluding to cheating rumors. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025
Music Travis Kelce's Ex Kayla Nicole Joins Chris Brown For Steamy Performance Of "Take You Down" Kayla Nicole gave Chris Brown her all while onstage with him during a performance of his hit "Take You Down." By Zachary Horvath September 15, 2025
Music Drake Recalls Visiting Young Thug In Prison In New Audio From Ian Connor Ian Connor also shared alleged texts from Drake about the Young Thug visit, and now we have the voice message that he allegedly sent Connor. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2025
Music Diddy’s Mother Janice Combs Secures Huge Win In Court As RICO Lawsuit Is Dropped Deon Best, otherwise known as D1, sued Diddy's mother Janice Combs for a whopping $33 million earlier this year. By Caroline Fisher September 24, 2025
Music Drake Previews Bold Bars On New "ICEMAN" Snippet Teased By Akademiks Drake’s ICEMAN era may come with both cold bars and colder truths. By Tallie Spencer February 06, 2026
Music D4vd’s $3 Million Minor Contract Resurfaces Amid Investigation Into Missing Teen’s Death This month, the dismembered body of a missing teenager was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd. By Caroline Fisher September 25, 2025
Pop Culture N3on Apologizes For Racist Remarks Following Controversial "Breakfast Club" Interview N3on apologized to the public actions after his old, highly racist content resurfaced following his "Breakfast Club" interview. By Devin Morton July 27, 2025
Music Erica Banks Arrested For Alleged Intent To Distribute Ecstasy Yesterday, Erica Banks was booked into the Dekalb County Jail on a charge of drug possession with intent to distribute. By Caroline Fisher December 09, 2025