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Relationships Young Thug & Mariah The Scientist Celebrate His Latest Legal Win At Lakers-Warriors Game Recently, a judge declined to revoke Young Thug's probation despite the state accusing him of “escalating threats and witness intimidation." By Caroline Fisher April 04, 2025
Music Orthopedic Doctor Weighs In On How Young Scooter Died From His Leg Injury This orthopedic doctor is labeling the death of Young Scooter "rare" making this all the more heartbreaking. By Zachary Horvath April 01, 2025
Music FKA twigs Forced To Reschedule North American "EUSEXUA" Tour Dates Over Visa Complications FKA twigs has already run into some issues with her "EUSEXUA" tour and fans have not been too happy with the late adjustments. By Zachary Horvath March 26, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Previews Podcast With Indie Hip-Hop Media "GOATS" DJ Vlad, Adam22 & More Many people might find this controversial due to criticisms of DJ Akademiks, Trap Lore Ross, and No Jumper's place in hip-hop media. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2025
Music Kanye West Drags "Pawn" Kendrick Lamar And Cuts Playboi Carti & Ty Dolla $ign From "Bully" Despite his previous collaborations with these artists and many more, Kanye West continues to blast their "betrayal" over his behavior. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2025
Music 50 Cent Pleads For Forgiveness On Good Friday, Even For His Enemies 50 Cent has way too many beefs to keep track of, but he continues to troll his enemies and redirect their energy towards his well-being. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Addresses Her Fans Following Hospital Scare Megan Thee Stallion was admitted to the hospital during her performance in "Moulin Rouge" on Tuesday, and now, she is speaking out. By Alexander Cole April 01, 2026
Music Cardi B Cancels Butt Reduction Plans After a show in Los Angeles last month, Cardi B vowed to go overseas after her tour to have a butt reduction. By Caroline Fisher March 25, 2026
Music Drake Affiliates Suggest "ICEMAN" Is Imminent With Newest Social Media Stunt We may have just received confirmation that Drake's "ICEMAN" is right around the corner thanks to his associates' social media posts. By Zachary Horvath March 19, 2026
Streetwear Drake Flexes $1 Million Barbie Watch While Asking For His "Staci Doll" Drake just added another Rolex to the collection amid the fallout from his UMG lawsuit's dismissal, which he's not breaking a sweat over. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2025
Music Ksoo's Brother Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence For Lil Buck Murder Ksoo's older brother, Abdul Robinson Jr, was also facing life behind bars, but opted for a 12-year plea deal instead. By Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Mourns D'Angelo In Heartfelt Tribute D'Angelo's family confirmed that the 51-year-old singer passed away after a private battle with cancer on Tuesday. By Cole Blake October 14, 2025