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Music Charleston White Goes Off On Young Thug Over Viral Peewee Roscoe Audio Charleston White says he previously theorized that Young Thug would speak with authorities after his arrest. By Cole Blake August 28, 2025
Music Prosecutors Demand Diddy's Acquittal Request Be Thrown Out Diddy is still residing behind bars in New York City as his awaits his upcoming sentencing hearing on October 3. By Cole Blake August 21, 2025
Music Diddy Judge Demands Investigation Into His Prison Phone Access Amid Trial Last September, Diddy was arrested on charges related to alleged sex trafficking and racketeering, and he's been at the MDC ever since. By Caroline Fisher June 08, 2025
Music Samuel L. Jackson Didn't Know Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Message Until They Rehearsed It Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show alluded to the American Dream, the rap game, and his hometown of Compton. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2025
Music "Jane" Alleges She Traded Diddy "Freak-Offs" For Rent Money An anonymous alleged former partner of Diddy's and alleged sex trafficking victim took the stand in his trial this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2025
Music Russell Simmons Hits HBO With $20 Million Lawsuit Over “On The Record” Documentary Russell Simmons accuses the filmmakers behind "On The Record" of ignoring evidence that could potentially dispute the allegations he's facing. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Music Mello Buckzz’s Father Hit With Federal Gun Charges Days After Album Release Party Shooting Earlier this month, a deadly shooting outside of Mello Buckzz's album release party in River North killed four and injured 14 others. By Caroline Fisher July 09, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar And SZA Draw Enthusiastic Overseas Crowd To First "Grand National" Tour Stop In Germany Kendrick Lamar and SZA have brought their epic tour to Europe after wrapping up the North American leg on June 18. By Devin Morton July 04, 2025
Music Diddy Dropped To His Knees And Prayed Upon Hearing Not Guilty Verdict Diddy and his loved ones appeared incredibly relieved in court today as his federal trial finally came to an end. By Caroline Fisher July 02, 2025
Music Doja Cat Looks Completely Unrecognizable As July's "V" Magazine Cover Star Doja Cat sat down with "V" Magazine to discuss her upcoming fourth studio album, the coincidentally named "Vie." By Devin Morton July 02, 2025
Music JID Announces "GDLU PRELUXE" Project And It's Release Date Is Sooner Than You May Think In addition to the mixtape announcement, JID also put out a new song and music video titled, "32 (Freestyle)." By Cole Blake July 01, 2025
Music Freddie Gibbs & Wale Joke With Each Other Again Over Clip Of Gangsta Gibbs On Paris Runway Freddie Gibbs and Wale are well-known for their colorful commentary on social media. Both comments are usually either comical or serious. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 29, 2025