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Music Lil Wayne Fans Shocked By Preview Of New Guitar-Led Song Given the poor reception to Lil Wayne's last album "Tha Carter VI," maybe this rock-adjacent approach will fare better than it did in 2010. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2025
Music GloRilla Speaks Out Against Shocking Arrest After Home Invasion Back in July, burglars stole over $700K of items from GloRilla's Georgia home, and she was arrested shortly after. By Caroline Fisher October 01, 2025
Music Cassie Voices Fear Of Diddy Retaliation In Powerful Victim Impact Statement Diddy faces up to 20 years in prison for two counts of transportation for prostitution, and he'll learn his fate on October 3. By Caroline Fisher September 30, 2025
Music Diddy's Legal Team Demands Zero Jail Time In Letter To The Judge Diddy was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in his criminal trial in July. By Cole Blake September 23, 2025
Politics The Politics Of 50 Cent & Ja Rule's Beef: How Hip-Hop Mobilized Zohran Mamdani’s Victorious Mayoral Campaign Some might say he vibes more with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State of Mind" than Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind," but if his victory proves anything, like Jadakiss, Zohran Mamdani is truly outside with the streets that built New York. By Aron A. November 12, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Immediately Chooses To Kill Megan Thee Stallion When Asked Who He'd F***, Marry, Kill 6ix9ine explained that his allegiance to Tory Lanez helped him make his firm decision on Megan Thee Stallion. By Cole Blake November 03, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Stirs Controversy By Supporting Donald Trump’s Granddaughter Kai Recently, Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai participated in a TikTok trend featuring Nicki Minaj's hit, “Beez In the Trap." By Caroline Fisher October 30, 2025
Music Court Rules On Megan Thee Stallion’s Request To Silence Milagro Gramz In December, Milagro Gramz was found liable for defamation and more following a long court battle with Megan Thee Stallion. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Sports Kendrick Lamar May Have Made Kobe Bryant Connection On "Euphoria" Kendrck pays tribute to the NBA legend. By Jamil David May 01, 2024
Relationships Future’s Baby Momma Addresses Lil Tjay Dating Rumors Brittni Mealy says there's no truth to the rumors. By Cole Blake May 01, 2024
Music Blueface's Supposed Release From Jail Isn't Guaranteed The original thought several months ago was that the "Thotiana" MC would be free during this time of the year. By Zachary Horvath July 16, 2024
Music Nas Shows Love After "Illmatic" Is Crowned Greatest Rap Album Ever Nasir reflects on his masterpiece. By Elias Andrews July 13, 2024