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Music Drake Told Akademiks He Missed A Call From Tay Keith Prior To His Death A conversation between Drake and DJ Akademiks has shed new light on how the rapper processed Tay Keith's unexpected death. By Erika Marie June 30, 2026
Music Cassie Denies STD Claim As She Moves To End $35 Million Suit A new filing challenges Howard’s trafficking theory and disputes his claim that Ventura knowingly exposed him to chlamydia. By Erika Marie August 27, 2026
Music G Herbo, Doodie Lo, And More Pull Up To Lil Durk's Trial To Show Support Lil Durk's trial is going down in Los Angeles this week, and he has had numerous famous friends show some support. By Alexander Cole August 25, 2026
Music Gillie Da Kid Shares Tearful Message At His Son’s Gravesite “To anybody that’s lost a child, my heart will always be with you," Gillie said. By Aron A. August 24, 2026
Music Lil Durk Supporters In Ghana Take To The Streets Amid Murder-For-Hire Trial Lil Durk has become a global artist, and he had fans in Ghana showing support as he enters a critical legal battle. By Alexander Cole August 24, 2026
Music 50 Cent & Ebro Clash Over The Decline Of New York Hip-Hop Ebro Darden brought up how 50 Cent started beef with a lot of New York artists, whereas Fif thinks Darden's curation is more at fault. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026
Music Judge Scolds Lil Durk Fans For Giving "Free Durk" Postcards In Courtroom The judge in the Lil Durk case reportedly warned fans they could be prosecuted for contempt of court due to their actions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
TV Charleston White Goes Viral With Harsh Comments On NBA Ben10's Paralysis Charleston White was recently on SayCheeseTV where he offered up some disparaging remarks about NBA Ben10. By Alexander Cole August 17, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty's New Album "All Eyes On Shiest" Tops US Apple Music Chart The surprising release of "All Eyes On Shiest" amid Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane robbery case has resulted in a solid commercial performance. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Must Face Trial in Former Photographer’s Lawsuit Conflicting evidence over working conditions and compensation kept Emilio Garcia’s case against Megan Thee Stallion alive. By Erika Marie August 07, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Picks Winner In Hypothetical Drake & A$AP Rocky Boxing Match DJ Akademiks has weighed in on A$AP Rocky's desire to go bare knuckle fighting with the likes of Drake. By Alexander Cole August 05, 2026
Music Drake Gives Away A Gorgeous Maybach During "Strong Women, Stronger Drinks" Event Drake held his "Strong Women, Stronger Drinks" event, and it was here where he held a raffle to give away a piece of luxury. By Alexander Cole August 05, 2026