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Music Cardi B Delivers Major Update On New Album While Venting About Delays Fans have been patiently waiting for Cardi B's sophomore album for years, and now, it looks like it's right around the corner. By Caroline Fisher May 24, 2025
Music Kanye West Laments Kid Cudi Testifying Against Diddy During Trial Kanye West has staunchly supported Diddy amid his federal trial, but it's unclear where he and Kid Cudi are at right now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 24, 2025
Music Ab-Soul Reflects On How He Influenced The Joey Bada$$ & Ray Vaughn Rap Battle Ab-Soul preceded Joey Bada$$ on their Red Bull cypher with Big Sean, which is what really ignited the Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, etc. beef. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2025
Music Skilla Baby Recovering After Being Grazed In The Head During Drive-By Shooting Skilla Baby was the victim of a frightening drive-by shooting on Thursday night while on Eight Mile Road in Detroit. By Alexander Cole May 23, 2025
Music Plies Admits He Tuned Out Of Diddy Trial After Male Exotic Dancer “The Punisher” Testified While countless people are keeping a close eye on Diddy's long-awaited sex trafficking trial, Plies has already had enough. By Caroline Fisher May 22, 2025
Music Meek Mill Refuses To Let "Fake Rumors" Tarnish His Public Image Meek Mill's latest posts come after he revealed one of the wildest things he ever saw at one of Diddy's parties, By Cole Blake May 22, 2025
Music Kodak Black Concerns Fans With Meth Line In New “On The Radar” Freestyle Kodak Black fans continue to encourage him to get help amid his alleged battle with substance abuse issues. By Caroline Fisher May 22, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Alleges Diddy Broke Into His House, Set His Car On Fire, And Left His Dog Terrified Kid Cudi alleges he and Cassie dated in 2011 while she was having problems with Diddy. Cudi began his trial witness testimony on Thursday. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 22, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Smokes A Cigarette While Arriving At Court To Testify In Diddy's Trial Kid Cudi will likely be testifying about his relationship with Cassie and Diddy's allegedly furious reaction. By Cole Blake May 22, 2025
Music Trauma Expert Testifies About Victims In Abusive Relationships During Diddy Trial According to psychologist Dawn Hughes, who took the stand in Diddy's trial, it's common for victims to stay in abusive relationships. By Caroline Fisher May 21, 2025
Music Chris Brown Excitedly Breaks His Silence After Being Granted Bail In UK Assault Case Chris Brown was initially in serious trouble of not being able to perform on tour next month, but he was granted a major gift. By Zachary Horvath May 21, 2025
Relationships NBA YoungBoy Cops Yaya Mayweather A Lamborghini Truck For Her Birthday NBA YoungBoy and Yaya Mayweather appear to be on good terms as he prepares to embark on the "MASA Tour" later this year. By Cole Blake May 21, 2025