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Sports LeBron James Has No Shame In His Drake Fandom Despite Falling Out LeBron James was getting hype to "Whisper My Name." By Aron A. October 09, 2026
Music Diddy Allegedly Paid Inmates To Cook, Clean, & Do Laundry At Fort Dix Claims from former inmates describe Diddy paying for help with daily chores while allegedly enjoying extra comforts behind bars. By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Too Short Says He’ll Be At Diddy’s Welcome-Home Party A longtime friendship remains intact as Too $hort says he’ll attend Diddy’s homecoming and offers advice for life after prison. By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Lil Durk Verdict Delayed As Jury Asks For Digital Evidence After two weeks of witness testimony and arguments from the prosecution and the defense, the jury needs more time for a Lil Durk verdict. By Alexander Cole September 09, 2026
Music Appeals Court Allows Jay-Z To Try To Revive Tony Buzbee Lawsuit While this is good news for Jay-Z, it doesn't automatically mean his defamation and extortion claims against Tony Buzbee will move forward. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music 50 Cent Wastes No Time Responding To Rick Ross' Battery Arrest 50 Cent came through with a strong reaction just minutes after Rick Ross was arrested for allegedly batter and domestic violence. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026
Relationships Toni Braxton Poses With Birdman In Sultry 59th Birthday Photoshoot Celebrating another year, Toni Braxton declared she’s “still feeling sexy” and shared a photo with Birdman. By Erika Marie October 08, 2026
Music Rick Ross Will Not Attend Pre-Trial Hearings In His Domestic Violence Case Rick Ross' arrest and release over battery charges follows domestic violence allegations against him from his ex Jazzma Kendrick. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Is Taking Hottieween To Las Vegas This year’s Hottieween moves to Las Vegas as Megan Thee Stallion expands the celebration with Cirque du Soleil and a new theme. By Erika Marie October 06, 2026
Music Ye's Full Setlist & Special Guests At Night Two Of Chicago Homecoming Shows Kanye West squashed beefs and premiered tracks previously unperformed on this tour at Chicago's Soldier Field last night. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2026
Music Diddy Ordered To Pay NBCUniversal Nearly $478K In Legal Fees After losing his documentary lawsuit, Diddy must pay NBCUniversal nearly $478,000, far below the company’s original request. By Erika Marie October 06, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, October 2, 2026 There are some interesting hip-hop albums dropping tonight, especially with Drake looking to steal the spotlight. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026