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Music Tony Buzbee Scoffs At The Rumors That He Cannot Practice Law In New York City Tony Buzbee, who has been involved with the former Jay-Z and Diddy lawsuit, is shutting down rumors that he can't practice law in New York. By Zachary Horvath February 24, 2025
Music Drake Ties Jay-Z As Rapper With Most Billboard #1 Albums After "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" Debuts At #1 Drake and Jay-Z's rivalry continues. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 23, 2025
Music Kanye West Respects R. Kelly’s Chicago Pride Wearing Yeezys In New Prison Photos It’s a Chi-Town thing. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 22, 2025
Music Another One! Kendrick Lamar Amps Up His Spotify Record For A Rapper's Monthly Listeners Kendrick Lamar has also recently broken records when it comes to No. 1 hip-hop albums, Spotify streams, and much more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2025
Music Drake Hilariously Checks Pregnant Fan Before Spoiling Her With $30K During one of his recent concerts in Australia, Drake gave a pregnant fan in the crowd $30K and upgraded her to VIP. By Caroline Fisher February 22, 2025
Music Cold Feet? One Of Diddy's Lawyers Reportedly Recuses Himself Months Before Trial One of Diddy's lawyers reportedly spoke to lead counsel Marc Agnifilo in order to ensure this decision wouldn't affect the trial's progress. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2025
Politics Cardi B Trolls U.S. Homeland Security Amid Partial Government Shutdown The United States Department of Homeland Security dissed Cardi B after she called for her tour attendees to jump ICE if they intervene. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2026
Music J. Cole Secures Staggering First Week Sales Update For "The Fall-Off" J. Cole's new album "The Fall-Off" is a massive event, with him going on a "Trunk Sale" tour to connect with fans around the United States. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026
Politics Waka Flocka Flame Replaces DaBaby As Headliner For MAGA Valentine's Day Event DaBaby was slated to be in Waka Flocka Flame's position for this Conservative Valentine's Day party, but his team backed out. By Zachary Horvath February 13, 2026
Music R. Kelly Sent To Solitary Confinement Amid Fight For New Trial R. Kelly's plans to prepare his reply brief as he fights for a new trial were thwarted after being thrown into solitary confinement. By Zachary Horvath February 13, 2026
Music KSI Calls Out Trippie Redd Over ‘Wake Up Call’ Video Shoot, Trippie Fires Back Trippie doesn't agree. By Tallie Spencer February 12, 2026
Music Cardi B's Set List Emerges As "Little Miss Drama Tour" Begins Cardi B is finally back on tour, and her fans went absolutely bonkers at her opening show last night in Palm Desert, California. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026