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Music SZA Gets Down With Lizzo, KAYTRANADA & Justine Skye At Rowdy Brooklyn Afterparty Justine Skye and KAYTRANADA played some unreleased music at SZA's afterparty, whereas Lizzo pulled up with a different look. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
Music Elliott Wilson Calls “Cap” On Mal’s “Industry Rappers” Claims Drake Outrapped Kendrick Lamar Elliott Wilson, DJ Hed, and Jeremy Hetcht hosts Hip Hop DX’s The Bigger Picture podcast. The platform addresses trending rap topics. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 10, 2025
Music FNG Shugga Confirms Finesse2tymes Beat Both His Legal Cases Finesse2tymes' girlfriend took to Instagram to comment on the rapper's dismissed threat case and his alleged probation violations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2025
Music Kehlani Is Not Alone As Vic Mensa Comes To Her Aid In Protest Backlash Kehlani was removed from Cornell University's upcoming concert over her anti-genocide comments. She supported Gaza during Tiny Desk. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 09, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Dominates Nominations For 2025 BET Awards Kendrick Lamar is joined by Drake, Doechii, Future, and GloRilla as the most nominated rappers at the 2025 BET Awards. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2025
Music Diddy Trial Will Reportedly Not Sequester Jurors Despite Massive Media Coverage If you needed proof of the public interest in the Diddy case, there's a massive line outside the courtroom to attend the trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 05, 2025
Music Kanye West Makes Controversial Lewd Remarks About His Female Employees & Friends This follows various sexual misconduct allegations against Kanye West from various women, which remain unresolved at press time. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 04, 2025
Music Bow Wow Owns Up To His "Fake Flexing" Past In Club Shay Shay Interview Bow Wow's luxury living was exposed in the mid-2010s. The incident led to a potential TV show that exposed other fakers. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 03, 2025
Music KARRAHBOOO Accuses Lil Yachty Of Abandoning Her After A Frightening Car Accident KARRAHBOOO alleges that Lil Yachty is keeping her stuck under his label, whereas Lil Yachty accused her of playing victim. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 03, 2025
Music Beyoncé Reportedly Facing Cease And Desist Over Unauthorized Use Of Las Vegas Sphere During "Cowboy Carter" Tour The video shows Beyoncé holding a replica of The Sphere and it sparked rumors that she was going to perform there. By Zachary Horvath May 03, 2025
Music SZA Provides Exclusive Look Behind The Scenes Of “Grand National” Tour With Kendrick Lamar SZA has decided to start vlogging her life, which just so happens to include a co-headlining stadium tour with Kendrick Lamar. By Caroline Fisher May 02, 2025
Music Diddy's Attorneys Call Out "Disturbing" Documentary Interview With A Witness' Lawyer This concern from the legal defense team is similar to Diddy's efforts to place a gag order on Cassie's attorney. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2025