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Music R Kelly Gives Rare Performance On Podcast Via Prison Call R Kelly is currently serving time behind bars for alleged racketeering, sex trafficking, production of child pornography, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 07, 2025
Music Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, GloRilla & More Announced As 2025 BET Awards Performers Leon Thomas and Teyana Taylor also join GloRilla, Lil Wayne, and Playboi Carti as 2025 BET Awards performers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2025
Music Jess Hilarious Checks Gillie Da Kid For Calling Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” Diss Corny According to Jess, Gillie has no room to talk. By Caroline Fisher May 03, 2024
Music Travis Scott Brings Playboi Carti Out For Grammy Performance Travis Scott remarked, "They slept on me 10 times!" during his Grammy performance following his latest loss for Best Rap Album. By Cole Blake February 05, 2024
Music J. Cole Admits He Lies About Feeling Like The GOAT In His Music J. Cole spoke on his self-assessment as an MC, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and a whole lot more on the "7PM In Brooklyn" podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Music Mariah Carey Hit With $3M Lawsuit Over Cancelled South American Shows Mariah Carey has another legal issue on deck. By Matt F January 18, 2018
Music Police Appear To Confirm Troy Ave Shoot-Out Was A Hoax Last month, celebrity chef Geoff Cole shared a video that appeared to show Troy Ave allegedly scaring off a wannabe robber with a gun. By Caroline Fisher August 08, 2025
Music Ray J Warns He Won't Be “Silenced” Amid Kim Kardashian’s Bombshell Lawsuit This week, Kim Kardashian and her mother filed a lawsuit against Ray J after he alleged that a RICO case against them is imminent. By Caroline Fisher October 02, 2025
Music Sexyy Red Changes St. Louis To Sexyy Land In "Fake Jammin" Music Video Sexyy Red changes her hometown into her town. By Bryson "Boom" Paul November 30, 2024
Music Doja Cat Calls Out Fans For Stealing "Attention" Posters: "You’re Wack" Doja Cat isn't happy with fans stealing her "Attention" posters. By Cole Blake July 09, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Nails Adele Impersonation & Talks Mental Health On "Carpool Karoake" Nicki Minaj cruises around with James Corden on the latest episode of "Carpool Karaoke." By Aron A. April 07, 2022
Music Cardi B Makes Appearance In New York City Just Days After Giving Birth Yesterday, Cardi B announced the birth of her son with Stefon Diggs, calling him "one more reason to be the best version" of herself. By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2025