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Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026 Music Sinthoro Upper's latest song, "Slide," was just starting to blow up on social media before his death on Sunday.
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Cole Blake April 14, 2026 Music Diddy will appear in court today seeking immediate release, claiming that his "freak-off" tapes are protected under the First Amendment.
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Caroline Fisher April 09, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks' challenge comes after he went on a lengthy tirade about Ebro and the reason he was fired from Hot 97.
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Cole Blake March 18, 2026 Music Mary J. Blige's comments come as 50 Cent has been wrapped up in numerous feuds with other artists on social media.
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Cole Blake March 17, 2026 Music Akademiks claims that this is gonna be the "best PR wave" for Hov.
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Tallie Spencer March 19, 2026 Music Angie Stone's daughter Diamond Stone called out Claressa Shields for mistakenly calling her late mother Jill Scott while speaking on a song.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026 Music During his recent appearance on Cam'ron's show "Talk With Flee," J. Cole reflected on rejection he faced early in his career.
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Caroline Fisher March 26, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's beef re-escalated last year, and Nicki's alleged financial support of Tasha K might fan the flames again.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2026 Relationships Shyne spoke about his relationship with Brandy and the timing overlap between Ma$e's own relationship with her on "It Is What It Is."
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Cole Blake March 18, 2026 Music Foolio's mother Sandrikas Mays had a lot to say about murder accomplice Alicia Andrews and convicted killer Sean Gathright.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 22, 2026 Music Davion Murphy, Rashad Murphy, Sean Gathright, and Isaiah Chance got life sentences for Foolio's murder. A fifth accomplice awaits sentencing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026
Music Drake Surprises Streamer With Generous Gift During “ICEMAN” Sculpture Visit Twitch streamer BigMonRaph recently stopped by Drake's massive ice installation in Toronto, and it paid off.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Sinthoro Upper Shot & Killed By His 16-Year-Old Stepson Sinthoro Upper's latest song, "Slide," was just starting to blow up on social media before his death on Sunday.
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Cole Blake 
Music Diddy Argues “Freak-Off” Tapes Are Amateur Pornography In New Appeal Diddy will appear in court today seeking immediate release, claiming that his "freak-off" tapes are protected under the First Amendment.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music DJ Akademiks Challenges Ebro To A Debate As Their Feud Escalates DJ Akademiks' challenge comes after he went on a lengthy tirade about Ebro and the reason he was fired from Hot 97.
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Cole Blake 
Music Mary J. Blige Reveals The Truth About 50 Cent Mary J. Blige's comments come as 50 Cent has been wrapped up in numerous feuds with other artists on social media.
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Music DJ Akademiks Reacts To Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Shows With Bold Prediction Akademiks claims that this is gonna be the "best PR wave" for Hov.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Angie Stone's Daughter Slams Claressa Shields For Mistaking Her Mom For Jill Scott Angie Stone's daughter Diamond Stone called out Claressa Shields for mistakenly calling her late mother Jill Scott while speaking on a song.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music J. Cole Admits 50 Cent Refused To Sign Him Because Of His Jeans During his recent appearance on Cam'ron's show "Talk With Flee," J. Cole reflected on rejection he faced early in his career.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Tasha K Thanks Nicki Minaj For Donating To Her Fund For Cardi B Debt Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's beef re-escalated last year, and Nicki's alleged financial support of Tasha K might fan the flames again.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships Shyne Claims Ma$e "Hit It First" As Comments About Brandy Enrage Ray J Shyne spoke about his relationship with Brandy and the timing overlap between Ma$e's own relationship with her on "It Is What It Is."
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Cole Blake 
Music Foolio's Mother Reacts To Accomplice's Sentence & Convicted Killer's Past Foolio's mother Sandrikas Mays had a lot to say about murder accomplice Alicia Andrews and convicted killer Sean Gathright.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jury Recommends Life Sentences For Foolio's Convicted Killers Davion Murphy, Rashad Murphy, Sean Gathright, and Isaiah Chance got life sentences for Foolio's murder. A fifth accomplice awaits sentencing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares