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Music Lil Durk Files To Have Text Message Removed From Upcoming Trial Lil Durk is going to trial on August 20th in his murder-for-hire case, and he is looking to have a text message taken out of evidence. By Alexander Cole July 28, 2026
Music Charlamagne Tha God Trolls DJ Khaled After Drake's "ICEMAN" Diss Charlamagne Tha God warned DJ Khaled earlier this week that Drake would be dissing him on his new album "ICEMAN." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026
Music Busta Rhymes Settles Assault Lawsuit With Ex-Assistant Busta Rhymes was sued by his ex-assistant last August after the rapper turned himself in when the alleged incident occurred in January 2025. By Zachary Horvath April 30, 2026
Music North West Unveils New Merch Ahead Of “N0rth4evr” Release 12-year-old North West is currently preparing to drop her long-awaited debut EP, "N0rth4evr," which is slated for release on May 1. By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026
Music Young Thug Claims Atlanta Has Returned To Dominance After "Uy Scuti" Reaches #1 On Apple Music Young Thug's new album has received praise and controversy over its theme and cover art in which he is transformed into a white man. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 27, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Previews Two Unreleased Songs At NYC Birthday Event Playboi Carti recently celebrated his birthday and played tracks that could eventually end up on "BABY BOI." By Devin Morton September 14, 2025
Music Lil Durk Trial Could Face Delay Until 2026 Due To "Complex" Case Lil Durk and his legal team disagree with prosecutors and defense attorneys, as he wants to face trial this October as previously scheduled. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2025
Music Living Legends Rapper Aesop Has Passed Away Several of Aesop's fellow Living Legends members have been sharing tributes on social media after his passing. By Cole Blake August 19, 2025
Music BossMan Dlow Enters The Big Leagues With Newly Announced "Dlow Curry" 2025 Tour You can catch the BossMan live this spring. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2025
Music Proof's Son, Nasaan, Admits He's Jealous Of Cordae's Relationship With Eminem Nasaan says he doesn't have a relationship with Eminem. By Cole Blake October 06, 2024
Music DDG Confirms Breakup From Halle Bailey With Heartfelt Statement The two welcomed a child in 2023. By Elias Andrews October 03, 2024
Music Sexyy Red Breaks Silence On Cocaine Allegations After Viral Kai Cenat Stream Sexyy Red says she was just "rollin ah wood." By Cole Blake November 27, 2024