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Music Ray J Reveals Reasoning Behind His Infamous Fight With Diddy's Children Ray J discussed Diddy's highly-publicized upcoming criminal trial during an appearance on VladTV, earlier this week. By Cole Blake March 05, 2025
Music Diddy Accused Of Fleeing L.A. In The Trunk Of A Police Car While Panicking After Biggie Smalls' Death The allegation was made in one of many lawsuits Diddy is facing as he remains behind bars in Brooklyn on charges of alleged sex trafficking. By Cole Blake March 04, 2025
Music Kanye West Is Now Launching An Antisemitic Cryptocurrency Called "Swasticoin" Kanye West is getting involved in cryptocurrency and has an antisemitic memecoin called the "Swasticoin" in the works. By Cole Blake February 23, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Returns To Instagram With Cryptic Message Following Prison Release NBA YoungBoy was arrested in April of last year and hit with charges related to an alleged prescription drug fraud scheme. By Caroline Fisher April 27, 2025
Music Young Thug Comes Back Like He Never Left On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update This week's "Fire Emoji" playlist update features blockbusters from Young Thug, Future, Megan Thee Stallion, and Ray Vaughn. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2025
Music Kanye West Buys Into The Doechii Industry Plant Allegations As usual, Kanye West used his conspiracy rhetoric and fascist leanings to speak on the industry plant allegations against Doechii. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2025
Music Kanye West Pledges To Never Diss Drake Again After Latest Development In UMG Lawsuit Kanye West has shared mixed reactions about the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, bashed both artists separately in diss tracks. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 17, 2025
Music Drake Wants Some Luther Vandross With His "Nokia," Using Kanye West's "Slow Jamz" Sample Drake's "Nokia" has raced to the top of the Billboard charts. Dueling against Kendrick Lamar's "luther," the hit sits at #2 this week. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 17, 2025
Music GloRilla Can't Contain Her Emotions While Receiving Gold & Platinum Plaques Onstage GloRilla thanked her fans for her sky-rocketed success and praised her label CMG for the constant support and dedication. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 17, 2025
Music Akbar V Shares Heartfelt Message For Nicki Minaj In Honor Of Her Birthday According to Akbar V, Nicki is like a big sister to her. By Caroline Fisher December 08, 2024
Music Lord Jamar Gets Roasted To Oblivion For Saying Kendrick Lamar Doesn't Represent L.A. The internet is wasting no time dismissing the New Yorker native's take. By Zachary Horvath December 03, 2024
Music Sexyy Red Accused Of Snorting Cocaine During Kai Cenat Livestream Sexyy Red is under fire. By Caroline Fisher November 27, 2024