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Music 50 Cent Clowns Rick Ross Over Low Album Sales Rick Ross' first week sales for "Set In Stone" aren't exactly setting the world on fire, and 50 Cent can't help but laugh. By Alexander Cole July 22, 2026
Music YG Verzuz The Game Officially Announced For Later This Month Two Compton titans are facing off in a "Verzuz" matchup very soon in Los Angeles, as YG and The Game will trade their biggest hits. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2026
Music Kanye West Wants R Kelly Released From Prison Kanye West is still a vocal supporter of R Kelly, even though the disgraced singer is serving 30 years for child sexual abuse. By Caroline Fisher April 25, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Calls Boosie Badazz To Squash Longstanding Beef Two of Baton Rouge's finest, Boosie Badazz and NBA YoungBoy, are reportedly back on good terms thanks to the latter stepping up to the plate. By Zachary Horvath April 25, 2025
Music Akbar V Claps Back At Latto For Not Naming Nicki Minaj As The GOAT Woman Rapper The former reality TV star took up for Nicki Minaj on X. By Devin Morton August 15, 2024
Music EST Gee’s Artist, EST Lu Mike, Dies After Louisville Shooting The tragedy took place just weeks after EST Gee's manager, EST Beach, suffered a similar fate. By Caroline Fisher August 14, 2024
Relationships A History Of Benzino & Coi Leray's Turbulent Relationship The father-daughter duo have shared their fair share of ups and downs in the public eye. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi June 06, 2024
Music Jody Watley Net Worth 2024: What Is The Singer Worth? Discover Jody Watley's enduring legacy, from her groundbreaking beginnings in Shalamar to her iconic solo career in music and fashion, and explore how her creative influence and entrepreneurial spirit have built a significant net worth. By Rain Adams May 03, 2024
Music Tory Lanez Shows Love To Trina For Launching His Career While Announcing Rerelease Of Old Mixtape Lanez shows love to the legendary femcee while dropping another bombshell. By Zachary Horvath October 02, 2024
Music Jay-Z Will Reopen His Legendary 40/40 Club In New York City With A Twist Jay-Z has reportedly been very involved in efforts to reopen the 40/40 club, hoping to bring the brand back to the forefront. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 17, 2024
Music Nicki Minaj Addresses Nose Job Rumors Nicki Minaj has set the record straight. By Caroline Fisher October 23, 2024
Music Usher Remixes "Nice & Slow" After Receiving Doctorate Usher celebrates his honorary Doctorate from Berklee. By Caroline Fisher May 15, 2023