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Music Travis Scott Suggests Mike Dean Will Be Heavily Involved With His New Album Many Travis Scott fans lamented Mike Dean's absence on "JACKBOYS 2," but it looks like the duo is back in business. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026
Music Jury In Lil Durk Trial Shown "Slide For King Von" Messages On Social Media Other updates on the Lil Durk trial include Brian Steel's cross-examination of OTF Jam, whose testimony held a lot of importance this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026
Music Jermaine Dupri Resolves $18M Sony Royalty Lawsuit The case ended before Sony filed a response, with neither side revealing the terms of their agreement. By Erika Marie August 28, 2026
Music Brian Steel Explains Why He Believes Young Thug “Is America” The longtime defense attorney pointed to Thug’s difficult childhood and massive career as proof of what he overcame. By Erika Marie August 28, 2026
Music Kanye Wants Antisemitic Posts Banned From Discrimination Trial A former security guard says Black employees were treated worse while Ye argues his online posts should stay out of court. By Erika Marie August 28, 2026
Music The Game Loses Another Appeal In Priscilla Rainey’s $7.13M Collection Fight The Game’s latest court challenge failed as Priscilla Rainey continues pursuing the money she is owed. By Erika Marie August 28, 2026
Music Fat Joe Speaks On Trying To Squash Drake's Beef With DJ Khaled Fat Joe has given Drake much praise, and Drizzy's beef with Joe's friend DJ Khaled put him in a tough spot. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026
Music "Slime Language 3" May Have Been Delayed Due To Birth Of Ian Connor's Child Young Stoner Life was supposed to drop "Slime Language 3" today, but Ian Connor may have delayed some things for Young Thug and company. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026
Music Rod Wave & Boosie Badazz Go At Each Other Over Allegedly Unpaid Samples This Boosie Badazz and Rod Wave situation has brought up questions about homage, ownership, label deals, and biting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026
Music Mustard's Ex-Wife Allegedly Chased Burglars Down After Home Intrusion Mustard's ex-wife Chanel McFarlane reportedly saw burglars in her home via security cameras and went there to confront them. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026
Music Drake Seemingly Films New Music Video As Iron Man At Toronto Festival Fans spotted the Boy at CNE dressed up like Iron Man. Is “FOMO” on the way? By Aron A. August 28, 2026
Music Stove God Cooks' Hook For Jay-Z Suggests A New Hov Album Is Imminent Stove God Cooks could neither confirm nor deny that Jay-Z is dropping an album soon, but they might have a collaboration coming soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026