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Sports Big U’s Son Pays Tribute To His Late Brother With Dominant NFL Performance Big U's other son, Jabari “Baby Uiie” Henley, was shot and killed in South Los Angeles on Friday night. By Cole Blake November 05, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion’s “Lover Girl” Ends Hip-Hop’s Billboard Hot 100 Slump Last month, it was reported that zero rap songs landed in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in over two decades. By Caroline Fisher November 04, 2025
Music Gracie Bon Re-iterates That Drake Did Nothing Illegal But Is Worried About Her Story Going Viral Gracie Bon, a Panamanian model, has been the talk of the town to kick the week off for her alleged fling with Drake. By Zachary Horvath November 03, 2025
Music Kanye West And Kodak Black Song Leaks Ahead Of "BULLY" Kanye West is supposedly releasing "BULLY" once and for all this Friday, November 7, despite a past of numerous delays. By Zachary Horvath November 03, 2025
Relationships Saweetie Can’t Believe Quavo Is Still Talking About That Bentley Years after the breakup, Saweetie says she’s surprised the Bentley drama with Quavo is still being discussed. By Erika Marie October 07, 2026
Music Brian Steel Takes Aim At Prosecutors Who Use Rap Lyrics In Court Brian Steel was recently a guest on T.I.'s "expediTIously," and it is here where they had a conversation about rap lyrics. By Alexander Cole October 07, 2026
Music Rick Ross Will Not Attend Pre-Trial Hearings In His Domestic Violence Case Rick Ross' arrest and release over battery charges follows domestic violence allegations against him from his ex Jazzma Kendrick. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music Diddy Faces Yet Another Prison Release Delay Over Alleged Jail Violations Diddy's legal team is reportedly questioning how people are obtaining and disseminating information from inside the prison facility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026
Music G Herbo Says He’s Ready To Retire From The Music Industry The Chicago rapper thanks fans for their support and mentions acting or podcasting as possible next steps. By Tallie Spencer October 01, 2026
Music Yung Miami Announces Debut Album Following “Spend Dat” Success: "I've Been Counted Out Before" Yung Miami is readying to deliver her debut solo album. By Aron A. October 01, 2026
Music B.G. & Juvenile Want A Hot Boys Biopic A Hot Boys movie could be a “blockbuster,” according to B.G., while Juvenile thinks the story may need a full series. By Erika Marie September 28, 2026
Relationships Cassie’s Stalled Music Career Was Allegedly Tied To Fights With Diddy Cassie kept recording for years, but sources now allege Diddy delayed releases when conflict surfaced in their relationship. By Erika Marie September 24, 2026