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Music Lil Zay Osama Speaks Out Against 21 Savage & Young Thug's "F*ck The Streets" Message 21 Savage initially remarked, "f*ck the streets," while trying to get Young Thug and Gunna to make amends. By Cole Blake December 22, 2025
Music Kanye West Set To Shatter Mexico City Attendance Record With Back-To-Back Shows Kanye West hasn't been in Mexico City since 2008, but it's clear that his fans there were dying for him to come back. By Zachary Horvath December 18, 2025
Music Winter Blanco Urges The Public To Believe Trey Songz’s Accusers Winter Blanco previously alleged that Trey Songz physically assaulted her in 2018, and that she was too afraid to come forward. By Caroline Fisher December 17, 2025
Music HOT 97's "Ebro In The Morning" Is Officially Over Ebro hinted that things weren't looking good for his morning show in September and blamed ownership for creating rifts between hosts. By Zachary Horvath December 12, 2025
Music Drake Paid For "ICEMAN" Rollout Himself, Says DJ Akademiks Akademiks was able to meet Drake for the first time after the rapper flew him out to Toronto on a private jet. By Erika Marie May 21, 2026
Music Lil Tjay Admits He And Offset Could Become Cool Again Someday The Lil Tjay and Offset situation went down last month, and on "The Breakfast Club," Tjay addressed the situation. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2026
Music Tupac, Eric B. & Rakim's Classic Albums Are Now In The Grammy Hall Of Fame Tupac's "All Eyez On Me" and "Paid In Full" by Eric B. & Rakim join new Grammy Hall Of Fame inductees like Alice Coltrane and Funkadelic. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026
Music Bhad Bhabie Goes Off On Critics Accusing Her Of Blackfishing Bhad Bhabie took to social media to respond to folks claiming she's trying to be Black, affirming her white Jewish and Italian roots. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026
Music Diddy Fights Lawsuit Alleging He Masturbated On Biggie’s Shirt In July, publicist Jonathan Hay filed a lawsuit against Diddy for alleged sexual battery and emotional distress. By Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026
Music Trick Daddy Says He Won’t Date Women Over 40, Sparks Debate Online "I want a nice young tender something… I ain’t goin’ past 40." By Tallie Spencer April 23, 2026
Music Finesse2tymes Was Allegedly Caught With Adderall Before Dallas Arrest Earlier this month, Finesse2tymes and his girlfriend FNG Shugg were arrested on multiple charges during a traffic stop. By Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026
Music “Billboard” Names Kendrick Lamar No. 4 Greatest Pop Star Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar has earned a spot on yet another "Billboard" year-end list thanks to his Super Bowl Halftime show, tour, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 27, 2026