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Music Benzino Rips Jim Jones For Saying He's Better Rapper Than Nas Benzino is best known for his 2002 hit "Rock The Party." Hailing from Boston, he entered hip-hop with a trio rap group called Hangmen. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 26, 2025
Music Cam'ron Recalls Fleeing Alleged Diddy Meeting As The Bad Boy Mogul Began Discussing Party Plans Cam'ron's story about meeting with Diddy comes as the Bad Boy mogul is currently on trial in New York City. By Cole Blake June 24, 2025
Music Charlamagne Tha God Co-Signs Megan Thee Stallion's Rant Against Tory Lanez Tory Lanez's legal team held a press conference about the case in which he was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, last week. By Cole Blake May 20, 2025
Music Diddy's Ex Assistant Recalls Fearing For His Life During Alleged Run-In With Suge Knight Witness testimony has been continuing in Diddy's criminal trial on Tuesday with his ex-personal assistant being the latest to take the stand. By Cole Blake May 20, 2025
Music Diddy's Jury Is Officially Seated As Opening Statements Kick Off In Criminal Trial Diddy is facing charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering as his criminal trial is finally underway. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025
Music Michael B Jordan Comes Up During Diddy Trial As Jury Selection Drags On Diddy's long-awaited trial kicked off earlier this week, and opening statements are expected to begin on Monday. By Caroline Fisher May 07, 2025
Streetwear Teyana Taylor Turns Heads In Harlem Rose Cape At 2025 Met Gala Teyana Taylor delivered one of the boldest looks at the 2025 Met Gala, honoring Harlem and Black dandyism in a custom cape and pinstripe suit. By Ben Atkinson May 06, 2025
Music Maino Surprised By Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit After He Thought Podcaster Was Gay Maino found success in rap after prison with "Hi Hater." He is also known for his previous relationship with Lil Kim. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 03, 2025
Music Bryson Tiller Continues His Comeback On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update In addition to Bryson Tiller's new project "The Vices," our latest "R&B Season" playlist update shouts out a new SiR single. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 10, 2025
Music Gloria Estefan Fiercely Defends Husband Emilio Against Diddy Accuser In New Declaration Earlier this year, Emilio Estefan Jr. was named in a lawsuit filed by a man who alleges he was sexually assaulted by Diddy. By Caroline Fisher August 05, 2025
Music Metro Boomin Goes Off On Those Trashing "A FUTURISTIC SUMMA": "Y'all Get No B*tches And It Shows" The public has been weighing in on Metro Boomin's "A FUTURISTIC SUMMA" and overall, it's been mostly mixed over the last three days. By Zachary Horvath August 04, 2025
Music 50 Cent Goes After Ryan Kavanaugh Over Alleged “Skillhouse” Agreement Breach In April, 50 Cent filed a lawsuit against Ryan Kavanaugh in an attempt to block the release of "Skillhouse." By Caroline Fisher August 01, 2025