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Music Diddy Prosecutors Could Need A Gag Order To Prevent An Appeal Diddy's long-awaited sex trafficking trial kicked off earlier this week, and opening statements are expected to begin on Monday. By Caroline Fisher May 08, 2025
Music SZA Admits She Still Owes Beyonce Money For Interpolating Her On "SOS" SZA described Beyonce as a "generous QUEEN" while revealing that she never paid her to interpolate her song, "Listen." By Cole Blake May 07, 2025
Music Lil Wayne Unveils The "New Generation" Of Young Money Artists Ahead Of "Tha Carter VI" Since completely taking over Young Money back in 2018, Lil Wayne has steadily been making changes, and this is maybe his biggest revision. By Zachary Horvath May 07, 2025
Music Drake Fans Are Furious With Montell Jordan's Stance On "Papi's Home" Montell Jordan had mixed feelings about Drake sampling his song, "Daddy’s Home," for a "Certified Lover Boy" track. By Cole Blake May 06, 2025
Music Diddy’s Trial & Mary J. Blige Lawsuit Are Taking An “Emotional Toll” On Misa Hylton Misa Hylton is focused on being a supportive mother as legal drama continues to take over her personal life. By Cole Blake May 06, 2025
Music Star Witness In Diddy's Criminal Trial Might Bail On Testifying Jury selection in Diddy's long-awaited criminal trial kicked off on Monday morning and will continue throughout the week. By Cole Blake May 06, 2025
Pop Culture Trippie Redd Continues To Stir The Pot With Future By Linking Up With His Alleged Ex Trippie Redd and Future have been indirectly going back and forth with one another over a woman and the former is being petty again. By Zachary Horvath May 05, 2025
Music I-Octane's "God & I" Album Secures #1 Spot On Apple Music's Reggae/Dancehall Charts I-Octane's lyrics often speak to the struggles of everyday people. He balances that realism with messages of hope, faith, and resilience. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 05, 2025
Music DDG Doubles Down On Loyalty To Drake Over Kendrick Lamar DDG received backlash in early 2025 for his single father comments after the split from singer-actress Halle Bailey. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 05, 2025
Music Beyonce's Daughter Adorably Copies Her Dance Moves During "Cowboy Carter" Tour Beyonce kicked off her highly-anticipated tour in Los Angeles, late last month, and will be performing through July. By Cole Blake May 04, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Collaborator Drives Excitement For Potential "The Perfect LUV Tape" Sequel With Tantalizing Update Lil Uzi Vert has been quiet since "Eternal Atake 2," but they might be coming back this year with another sequel project. By Zachary Horvath May 03, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Says Heart Is Good But Needs To Rest In Latest Health Update Boosie Badazz has been battling various health issues since he was released from prison in 2014. He has diabetes. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 03, 2025