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Music Diddy's Alleged Drug-Running Assistant Granted Immunity For Trial Testimony Diddy's alleged "drug mule" Brendan Paul reportedly told the trial's judge that he was subpoenaed and planned to invoke the Fifth. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Publicist Admits He Missed Warning Signs Of His Alleged Crimes Former PR strategist Rob Shuter recently wrote a personal essay for "The Hollywood Reporter," reflecting on his past proximity to Diddy. By Caroline Fisher June 19, 2025
Relationships Kanye West Expands On His Issues With Playboi Carti & Kim Kardashian As Fiery Posts Escalate Kanye West says Playboi Carti originally wanted North West to appear on his new album, "Music," but he didn't allow it. By Cole Blake March 18, 2025
Music Diddy Praises Kanye West For Defending Him In Intense Phone Call Kanye West has been in Diddy's corner for weeks, and Diddy in turn revealed how integral the artist has been to his family. By Elias Andrews March 17, 2025
Music Cardi B Vibes To "GIMME A HUG" Sample And Drake Fans Couldn't Be Happier Cardi B was on a night out on Drake timing, something that she's been enjoying a lot these days to distract herself from her Offset divorce. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 17, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Seemingly Scolds ASAP Relli In New Song Preview After Assault Trial ASAP Rocky headlined Rolling Loud Los Angeles last night and pulled up above the massive crowd and stage in a helicopter. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 16, 2025
Music Elliott Wilson Calls Out Drake For Cryptic Post About “Uneasy” Next Chapter Drake recently took to Instagram to share a mysterious post about what's to come, leaving his fans to speculate. By Caroline Fisher March 16, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Alleges Kendrick Lamar Removed Drake & Playboi Carti Collab From New Album "MUSIC" Drake is reportedly working on new solo music, whereas Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti just offered three different musical team-ups. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 16, 2025
Music Kanye West Reveals Ridiculous Criteria For Open Casting Call The casting call comes as Kanye West continues to work on his upcoming studio album, "Bully," which is dropping in June. By Cole Blake March 16, 2025
Music Diddy's Ex Bodyguard Speaks On His Disdain For Irv Gotti After Murder Inc. Mogul's Passing Gene Deal also brought up 50 Cent's 2000 shooting and how Diddy's team exploited Biggie's late mom during his new interview. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 15, 2025
Music Mother Of G$ Lil Ronnie's Child Under Fire For Flaunting Stacks Of Cash After GoFundMe Pleas Texas police arrested both suspects in G$ Lil Ronnie's murder, but Shamon Jones' social media presence paints a more luxurious picture. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025
Music Drake Teases "$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U" Announcement With Cryptic Posts Drake flooded social media with photos brandishing specific phrases and the branding design from his last album. By Elias Andrews March 13, 2025