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Music Ugly God Says That "The Booty Tape" Has Been Downsized To Eight Tracks Ugly God's upcoming project takes a hit. By Matt F July 24, 2017
Music DJ Akademiks Mocks J. Cole's Streaming Numbers After "The Fall-Off" DJ Akademiks has never been a J. Cole fan, and he thinks his streaming numbers should exclude him from the "Big Three" conversation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026
Music J. Cole Fans Furious Over Massive Ticket Queues For "The Fall-Off" World Tour J. Cole announced the tour dates on Monday, after releasing his latest studio album, "The Fall-Off," earlier this month. By Cole Blake February 18, 2026
Music J. Cole Flexes Basketball Skills, Hoops With Fans On His "Trunk Sale" Tour J. Cole has been doing a lot with fans on his "Trunk Sale" tour to promote "The Fall-Off," whether it's hearing freestyles or chatting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2026
Music SZA & Shaboozey Officially Debunk Dating Rumors SZA and Shaboozey were really driving rumors late last year after the country star shared an attention-grabbing Instagram dump. By Zachary Horvath February 05, 2026
Relationships Mustard Retains Major Assets After Finalizing Divorce Settlement The producer gets to keep a lot. By Elias Andrews October 14, 2024
Music Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Dies At 70 Reportedly, Rihanna and her family have gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate her father's life after he succumbed to a "brief illness." By Caroline Fisher May 31, 2025
Music Diddy's Former Assistant Alleges Kid Cudi & Cassie Fling Broke His Heart An alleged anonymous victim also claimed that Diddy created a toxic work environment. She took the stand in his federal trial this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025
Music Drake Catches Hilarious Stray From John Lennon's Son After Kendrick Lamar Dominates The GRAMMYs With "Not Like Us" Well... that was unexpected. By Zachary Horvath February 03, 2025
Music The Weeknd Delays "Hurry, Up Tomorrow" Release Due To L.A. Fires The singer wants fans to be safe. By Elias Andrews January 13, 2025
Music Diddy Earns Minor Legal Victory After Judge Dismisses $100 Million Judgement From Michigan Inmate Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith initially won the lawsuit just eight days ago. By Zachary Horvath September 18, 2024
Music Lil Woody Prays For Young Thug’s Freedom Amid RICO Trial: “Wrong Is Wrong” Lil Woody's post has earned mixed reactions. By Caroline Fisher September 15, 2024