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Music SZA Launches "No Beauty" Cosmetics Ahead Of Kendrick Lamar's The Grand National Tour SZA and Kendrick Lamar's "luther" has held the top spot on the Billboard charts for 8 weeks in a row. Their tour begins this week. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 17, 2025
Music Brian Steele Stunts On The Feds With Conviction Rate Comment Brian Steel advocated for justice in the system during this interview. By Tallie Spencer February 12, 2026
Music Tory Lanez Fires Back At Hitmaka After “Club Shay Shay” Jab During his recent appearance on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast, Hitmaka recalled getting his chain stolen at a nightclub in 2008. By Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026
Music J. Cole Invites Fans Into His Car To Listen To “The Fall-Off” J. Cole is currently on his "Trunk Sale" tour, driving around the U.S. selling CDs out of his Honda Civic. By Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026
Politics Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj A "Fantastic Winner" At "Melania" Premiere While some of United States President Donald Trump's supporters aren't fans of Nicki Minaj, he's as supportive of her as she is of him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Speaks Out After Rapper Is Denied Bond Pooh Shiesty is accused of kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane, and he'll remain behind bars for the time being. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty & His Father Arrested After Tennessee Home Raid Pooh Shiesty's family home was raided by the FBI earlier this week, and now, both he and his father are facing charges. By Caroline Fisher April 02, 2026
Music Lizzo Claims Every Rapper Slid In Her DMs After She Got Famous Lizzo spoke about her love life while appearing on Benny Blanco's podcast, "Friends Keep Secrets," on Tuesday. By Cole Blake March 31, 2026
Music Drake Drops New Freestyle Over Conductor Williams Beat To Kick Off His 2025 The 6ix God is back. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 03, 2025
Music LiAngelo Ball's New Song Snippet Goes Viral On Twitter As Fans Debate Whether It's Actually Good Is this just a meme or 2025's first big hit? By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2025
Music Jennifer Lopez's Ex Suffers Home Raid Over Alleged Drug Operation J.Lo's love life has scandals everywhere you look, regardless of whether they concern her or not. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 30, 2024
Music Diddy’s Kids Release Passionate Statement Defending Their Father Diddy's family is sticking with him. By Cole Blake October 22, 2024