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Music NBA YoungBoy's Mom Pops Off On NLE Choppa Over Surprise Diss Track NLE Choppa dropped off a new single titled "KO" yesterday (Oct. 30) and it shockingly included a ton of bars for NBA YoungBoy. By Zachary Horvath October 31, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Has A Drake-Related Warning For Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar could potentially have a verse on AZ Chike's album, and DJ Akademiks has a warning about the song's content. By Alexander Cole September 10, 2026
Relationships Benzino's Ex Accuses Him Of Cheating On Her With Bobby V Benzino has already responded to Althea Heart's latest accusations by hinting at filing a defamation lawsuit. By Cole Blake December 29, 2025
Music Young Thug Explains His Controversial "Ninja" Song To Adin Ross Young Thug dropped the N-word with the hard R multiple times on the opener for his new album "UY SCUTI," which has caused a lot of debate. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2025
Music Domani Harris Reveals The Truth About His & King’s Role In 50 Cent Beef Amid their father T.I.'s feud with 50 Cent, both Domani and King Harris went after the mogul in brutal diss tracks. By Caroline Fisher March 05, 2026
Music Funk Flex’s Hot 97 Guest Spot Off To A Rocky Start Thanks To DaBaby & Birdman Mix-Up Funk Flex recently discussed Kimora Lee Simmons' latest spat with her ex Russell on Hot 97, leading to a lot of confusion. By Caroline Fisher December 16, 2025
Politics Nicki Minaj Calls JD Vance An "Assassin" In Front Of Charlie Kirk's Widow Erika Nicki Minaj recently spoke with Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest this Sunday. Erika's husband Charlie Kirk was killed this year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 21, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Intensifies Kodak Black Beef By Threatening Him With Fentanyl Boosie Badazz and Kodak Black have been at odds for years, but the feud reignited following the heated Instagram Live session, this week. By Cole Blake March 11, 2026
Music Ty Dolla $ign Explains Why He Wasn't On Drake's "ICEMAN" Some fans believe Drake doesn't want to work with former collaborator Ty Dolla $ign anymore due to the Kendrick Lamar battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2026
Music Max B Sets The Record Straight Amid Snitching Rumors In 2009, Max B was sentenced to 75 years in prison after being convicted of nine counts related to a robbery, but his sentence was reduced. By Caroline Fisher January 07, 2026
Music Ray J Allegedly Bleeds From Eyes & Wears Heart Monitor During Performance Ray J is in the midst of a serious health crisis, but it seems he wasn't going to cancel his special Valentine's Day show. By Zachary Horvath February 16, 2026
Music Rihanna Takes Immediate Action Following Shooting At Her Home Rihanna's home was shot up over the weekend, and in the aftermath of this, the singer is doing what she can to move forward. By Alexander Cole March 10, 2026