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Music Joe Budden's Son Releases Song Airing Out Their Differences Joe Budden has a penchant for pissing off millennials. By Devin Ch March 16, 2018
Music Harvey Levin Reveals Why Diddy Could Walk Free Today Diddy is serving a 50-month sentence for two counts of transporting individuals across state lines to engage in prostitution. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2026
Music Ray J’s Mom Calls Out Kardashians In Fiery Post About Infamous Tape Ray J's mom has entered the chat. By Tallie Spencer March 12, 2026
Music Maino Takes Aim At 50 Cent On Fiery Diss Track “Bleed Like Us” In Maino's latest diss track, he targets 50 Cent with references to his domestic violence allegations, shooting, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 11, 2026
Music Meek Mill Concert Shooting Victims Families Demand $6M To Settle Lawsuits: Report Both families of the shooting victims will take $3M to settle the wrongful death lawsuits against Meek Mill. By Aron A. November 27, 2018
Music Kanye West Channels Yandhi: Invites Homeless Rapper To The Studio Kanye West says true to his inner Yandhi. By Milca P. September 29, 2018
Society Childish Gambino's "This Is America" Criticized As "House Slave" Trauma Porn The song's Grammy Awards win revives skepticism and disapproving commentary. By Zaynab February 12, 2019
Music Logic Hosts A Table Read For His Upcoming "Second Movie" Bobby is living up to his Tarantino moniker. By Mitch Findlay December 20, 2018
Music Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert Get Silly While Singing Gunna & Lil Baby How many times is Iman going to repeat the "Chanel bag" line? By Alex Zidel November 26, 2018
Music Drake's Lawsuit Against UMG Over "Not Like Us" Blasted For Putting Artistic Freedom At Risk If successful, could this actually set a dangerous precedent? By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 20, 2025
Politics Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Nelly & Soulja Boy Under Fire For Participation In Donald Trump Inaugural Festivities Various hip-hop artists are getting called out for seemingly celebrating Trump's return to the White House. By Caroline Fisher January 18, 2025
Music The Weeknd Makes $1 Million Donation To L.A. Wildfire Relief The singer continues to send aid. By Elias Andrews January 17, 2025