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Music DJ Akademiks Laughs Off Ari Fletcher's Threats With Even More Gossip Ari Fletcher previously complained about DJ Akademiks claiming she's slept with "half of Atlanta" during a recent social media rant. By Cole Blake March 10, 2026
Music New Development Suggests Kanye West's "Bully" Is Dropping Sooner Than You Think Kanye West is currently working on a new album called "Bully," and some recent updates have fans feeling intrigued. By Alexander Cole March 10, 2026
Music Rihanna's Shooting Suspect Shared Fanatical Posts About Her On Facebook Authorities arrested Ivana Lisette Ortiz for the shooting at Rihanna's home on Sunday and are charging her with attempted murder. By Cole Blake March 09, 2026
Music 50 Cent Drops New Max B Remix After Finally Responding To T.I.'s Disses It seems like the barrage of diss tracks from T.I. and his family have inspired 50 Cent to get in the booth, whether with Max B or others. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 07, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks' Latest Update On Drake's "ICEMAN" Is The Most Intriguing Yet DJ Akademiks has been feeding Drake fans plenty of inside information on "ICEMAN," but this may be the coolest update yet. By Zachary Horvath March 06, 2026
Sports Draymond Green Invokes Cardi B To Argue Against Magic City Uproar The Atlanta Hawks have been stirring up debate in NBA and hip-hop circles for their upcoming game celebrating Magic City. By Zachary Horvath March 06, 2026
Politics Congresswoman Drags Jay-Z Into Epstein Files Investigation Jay-Z was named in a lone document from the Epstein files, and now, Nancy Mace is looking to have him participate in the investigation. By Alexander Cole March 05, 2026
Music Benzino Trolls 50 Cent Back By Wearing Shirt With His Late Mom On It 50 Cent took his trolling to a new low by mocking Benzino's injury, so he retaliated by taking inspiration from King Harris. By Zachary Horvath March 02, 2026
Music Brian McKnight Sues Radio Station Over Deadbeat Dad Allegations Brian McKnight shut down the accusations that he's been an "abusive" and "neglectful father" to his children. By Cole Blake February 24, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Defends Donald Trump In Fiery Rant On Gavin Newsom & His Wife Nicki Minaj and California governor Gavin Newsom have beef history concerning Donald Trump. Now Newsom's wife Jennifer Siebel is in the mix. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2026
Music Yung Miami Reveals How Harvard Classes Are Going Earlier this month, Yung Miami announced that she's embarking on an exciting new chapter in life as a Harvard student. By Caroline Fisher June 21, 2025
Music Brendan Paul Alleges Diddy Told Employees To Act Like Members Of “Seal Team 6” Diddy's former assistant was allegedly fired for forgetting the mogul's Lululemon fanny pack before a walk. By Caroline Fisher June 21, 2025