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Music Cardi B Calls Karmelo Anthony's 35-Year Prison Sentence "Disgusting" Cardi B took to X on Tuesday evening where she offered her reaction to the case involving Karmelo Anthony. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2026
Relationships Big Tigger & Wife Respond Separately To Abuse Allegations After his wife shared photos of her bruised face, Big Tigger is "categorically" denying allegations that he is responsible. By Erika Marie June 12, 2026
TV DJ Akademiks Calls Atlanta Gangster Rap A "Clown Show" DJ Akademiks has been beefing with Atlanta rappers lately, and now, he is looking to escalate that grievance. By Alexander Cole June 17, 2026
Music Drake Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Tay Keith After Tragic Passing Drake worked very closely with the late Tay Keith on tracks like "Nonstop," "Look Alive," "SICKO MODE," "Family Matters," and many more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2026
Music Yung Miami Receives Huge Standing Ovation At The BET Awards As Crowd Sings "Spend Dat" Yung Miami was at the BET Awards on Sunday night, where she received a standing ovation from her peers in attendance. By Alexander Cole June 29, 2026
Music Real Boston Richey Claims He's Quitting Rap After Abuse & Grooming Claims While Real Boston Richey did not reference his allegations in his latest Twitter rant, it's hard not to see how his image was impacted. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane Kidnapping Trial Hit With Significant Delay Pooh Shiesty was set to go on trial July 6 for the alleged kidnapping of Gucci Mane, but that has since been delayed. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Announces "Reasonable Doubt" 30th Anniversary Shows In Paris And Los Angeles JAŸ-Z is looking to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Reasonable Doubt" with shows in Paris and Los Angeles this Fall. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2026
Music Skepta Blasts Grown Men Pestering North West At Paris Fashion Week Skepta took to social media to argue with fans about how folks interacted with North West while asking for pictures. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Angers Fans After Failing To Show Up For Maine Concert Lil Wayne was supposed to kick off his "Tha Carter" anniversary tour's extension with 2 Chainz and The Game last night. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026
Music Sexyy Red Sues Security Guard For Over $500K Following Robbery At Mother's Birthday Retreat Sexyy Red has launched a hefty lawsuit against Carl Thompson, who previously sued the rapper for unpaid wages. By Alexander Cole June 23, 2026
Music GoldLink Addresses His Infamous Mac Miller Comments In New Freestyle Seven years ago, GoldLink's career was derailed after an Instagram tribute in which he addressed Mac Miller. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2026