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Music What Happened To G-Unit? 50 Cent's Dissolved Crew From a beef with The Game that got violent to 50 Cent's burgeoning solo career, we're diving into the demise of G-Unit. By Caleb Hardy June 12, 2023
Music Jay Electronica Jumps Into The Crowd To Confront Hecklers At L.A. Show Following the performance in Los Angeles, Jay Electronica has several more shows lined up in the coming months. By Cole Blake April 06, 2026
Original Content What Happened to Lil Xan? Despite rumors that he died, retired, or quit, Lil Xan is still making music today. Here's a look at what happened to Lil Xan. By Josh Megson April 05, 2023
Music Kanye West & Travis Scott Reach Number One On Apple Music With "Father" Kanye West included "Father" on his new album, "Bully," which he finally released after numerous delays on Saturday. By Cole Blake March 30, 2026
Pop Culture Mero Unleashes On DJ Akademiks In Scathing Hot 97 Rant DJ Akademiks previously described Mero as a "DEI hire" for Hot 97, following the departure of Ebro Darden. By Cole Blake March 23, 2026
Music Diddy’s Alleged Sex Worker “The Punisher” Opens Up About Penis Implant Sharay Hayes, otherwise known as "The Punisher," testified in Diddy's federal sex trafficking trial last month. By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2025
Relationships Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka'oir Relationship Timeline Gucci and Keyshia have weathered the hardest storms, and come out on top. By Demi Phillips November 29, 2023
Original Content Key Glock Details Relationship With His Mom, Auntie, Grandma & Talks "Yellow Tape 2" & "Dum & Dummer 3" Key Glock talks growing up in South Memphis, his relationship with Young Dolph, why he likes Gucci Mane so much, and "Yellow Tape 2" in HNHH's "On the Come Up." By Rose Lilah November 03, 2021
Pop Culture How Many Kids Does Nas Have? Explore Nas' life as a father, performer, and family man. By TeeJay Small December 07, 2023
Music Bugzy Malone Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Bugzy Malone's journey from humble beginnings to grime royalty, delving into his net worth and impact on the music scene. By Jake Skudder January 09, 2024
Music R Kelly's Fiancée Joycelyn Savage Shuts Down Disturbing “Sex Slave” Rumors Joycelyn Savage has finally spoken out about R Kelly as the disgraced singer is trying to get out of prison. By Cole Blake June 23, 2025
Relationships Kim Kardashian Says Kanye West Played DJ While North Was Being Born Kanye West was clearly ready to instill his passion for music into North West from the moment she was born. By Zachary Horvath January 22, 2026