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Music Detective Says Mo3 Was Watched For 18 Hours Before His Death A Dallas detective says the evidence showed Mo3’s shooting was planned well before the gunman reached Interstate 35. By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
Music Lil Durk’s Alleged “Enemies List”: Quando, Trina, YoungBoy, 6ix9ine & More A private message attributed to Lil Durk named a list of people he allegedly believed had issues with him, including fellow rappers. By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
Music Detective Testifies Yella Beezy Paid Into Alleged Mo3 Murder Plot By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
Pop Culture Colin Kaepernick Has Strong Words For Jay-Z Their relationship once reflected public solidarity. Kaepernick now says Jay-Z is trying to repair the reputation of his NFL deal. By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
Music Chico And James DeBarge Arrested On Drug Charges In Burbank New drug allegations have put Chico and James DeBarge back in the headlines following a Burbank traffic stop. By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
Music Dame Dash's Life Rights Are Officially Going To Auction Dame Dash filed for bankruptcy last September, and now, he has officially lost his life rights, which could be worth millions. By Alexander Cole September 02, 2026
Music Suge Knight Called Out By Lead Tupac Prosecutor: “Why Did You Have Biggie Killed?” Marc DiGiacomo, the lead prosecutor in the Tupac murder case, put the former Death Row owner on blast during a press conference. By Aron A. September 02, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Announces Virtual Listening Party, Speculation Ensues What's going on with JAŸ-Z? By Alexander Cole September 02, 2026
Music Lil Pump Delivers Ridiculous Lil Durk Diss Amid Trial Lil Pump has been dissed by Lil Durk in the past, and now, he is trying to capitalize on the Chicago rapper's murder-for-hire trial. By Alexander Cole September 02, 2026
Politics Kanye’s Katrina, George Bush Criticism Hits Differently 21 Years Later The Katrina telethon captured a Kanye whose defiance often centered Black inequality, years before MAGA reshaped his politics. By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
Music Kanye West Announces Three New Concerts In The American Southwest Kanye West continues to tour around the United States, and this week, he announced three more shows to take place down South. By Alexander Cole September 02, 2026
Music D4vd’s Dad Sold Home, Pulls Out $140K Loan Amid Financial Struggles D4vd will be represented by a public defender. By Aron A. September 02, 2026