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Music Kanye West's Slot At Slovakia Festival Leads To Event's Cancelation Due To Backlash A new report suggests Rubicon Festival promoters canceled the entire event due to the backlash over Kanye West's participation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Alleges Desiree Perez Was Behind Swatting Incidents During Scathing Rant It's been a busy week for Nicki Minaj, as the femcee has gone after Desiree Perez, Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. By Caroline Fisher July 11, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Emotionally Speaks Out Following Diddy's Verdict Boosie Badazz has been supporting Diddy since day one and he's really happy to see the results that occurred earlier today. By Zachary Horvath July 02, 2025
Music "Burn Cage" Reportedly Discovered At D4vd's Hollywood Rental Home Authorities are still investigating the death of Celeste Rivas after she was found in the trunk of a Tesla belonging to D4vd. By Cole Blake December 17, 2025
Politics DL Hughley Jokes Nicki Minaj Should Be Worried About Chris Hanson, Not Gavin Newsom Nicki Minaj has weighed in on politics a number of times in recent months, often voicing her support for Donald Trump. By Cole Blake December 15, 2025
Music Young Thug's Sister Shades Interviewers For Not Asking About His Family Grief Young Thug's sister Angela Grier died while he was in jail, whereas LaKevia Jackson, his son's mother, was killed right before his arrest. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 14, 2025
Music PlaqueBoyMax Responds To AlBee Al's Claim That He Doesn't Support New Jersey Artists PlaqueBoyMax was called out by New Jersey rapper AlBee Al on the "Joe Budden Podcast" for not giving proper love to artists from there. By Zachary Horvath December 08, 2025
Music Prosecutors Push For Kay Flock To Receive 50-Year Prison Sentence Beyond his legal situation, Kay Flock also recently generated headlines for dissing Young Thug from behind bars. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2025
Music The Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Addresses Allegations From New Diddy Docuseries In "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," Kirk Burrowes alleges that Diddy made Biggie's estate pay for the late rapper's funeral. By Caroline Fisher December 04, 2025
Reviews “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” Exposes Diddy’s Empire Of Influence & Abuse: Review With first-hand testimony, archival footage, and juror insight, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" explores the consistent architecture of power that has shaped the narrative of Diddy's public and private life. By Aron A. December 02, 2025
Music Milagro Gramz Starts New Media Fund After Losing Megan Thee Stallion Case A jury recently found Milagro Gramz liable for defaming Megan Thee Stallion, and now, she owes the femcee $75K. By Caroline Fisher December 02, 2025
Music Eminem Pushes Back Against “Real Housewives” Stars’ Deposition Demands Eminem is currently wrapped up in a legal battle with Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant over the name of their "Reasonably Shady" podcast. By Caroline Fisher November 27, 2025