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Music Nicki Minaj Tells Lil Wayne That Marriage To Kenneth Petty Is "Refreshing & Calming" Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj linked up on Young Money radio where they spoke about her career, nabbing a No. 1 song with Doja Cat, why social media distancing is important, and what married life has been like for Mrs. Petty. By Erika Marie June 13, 2020
Music Bruno Mars Pranks Anderson .Paak By Wearing His Silk Sonic Wig During Vegas Show Mars grabbed one of .Paak's Ike Turner wigs and surprised him on stage during "Leave the Door Open." By Erika Marie May 31, 2022
Original Content What Happened To Cory Gunz? After Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot" catapulted the Young Money artist onto the global stage, we take a look at what's happened during Cory Gunz's 15-plus year career. By Robert Blair June 03, 2021
Music DJ Akademiks Shares Footage Of Drake Gifting Him OVO Owl Chain He's already shown that Drake gave him an iced-out chain, but now Akademiks has shared the moment he received the jewelry. By Erika Marie May 22, 2026
Music What Time Is Drake Dropping "ICEMAN" Episode 4? Drake is looking to make a big splash on Thursday, and it appears as though he has set a time for "ICEMAN" Episode 4. By Alexander Cole May 14, 2026
Music Sauce Walka's Father Confirms Rapper's Condition After Alleged Sayso P Shooting Sauce Walka is in stable condition after a Memphis shooting, but authorities haven't confirmed if his artist Sayso P is the deceased victim. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 23, 2025
Music AZ Chike Appears To Fire Back At Joey Badass On Behalf Of Kendrick Lamar On New Song AZ Chike recently dropped off his new "Whatx2" music video, which has led to speculation that he dissed Joey Bada$$. By Caroline Fisher February 21, 2025
Music Drake Goes Diamond-Eligible With "Views" Despite Spotify & UMG Conspiracies Drake's 2016 album "Views" is one of his most commercially successful and now, it is eligible for one of the highest sales honors imaginable. By Alexander Cole February 18, 2025
Music Drake Appears To Troll Playboi Carti By Liking His Ex's Instagram Post Drake is someone who can be incredibly petty on social media, and now, it appears as though Playboi Carti is feeling that wrath. By Alexander Cole June 02, 2026
Politics Kanye West's New Album Might Be Banned In Russia Due To Nazi References Kanye West has already had a hard time keeping his new music on streaming services. Maybe Putin can help out his occasional admirer. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
Music Moneybagg Yo & Asian Doll Call For Pooh Shiesty & Big30's Freedom Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are in prison for accusations that they kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane, and Moneybagg Yo and Asian Doll chimed in. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 10, 2026
Music Quando Rondo Shares New Pictures From Behind Bars Ahead Of 2027 Release Quando Rondo appears to be in good spirits as he continues to remain behind bars after pleading guilty to drug charges. By Cole Blake March 23, 2026