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Sports Drake Breaks His "Curse," Wins $1.1 Million After Betting On Joshua Van "The Drake curse" is the notion that whoever he supports in sports ends up losing, but Joshua Van's victory suggests it's just a myth. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026
Politics Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy In First Show Since Rapper's Removal Ed Sheeran called out "systemic injustice" in Gaza after Macklemore's advocacy and called the October 7 attacks "horrific." By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026
Music Drake's "Quebec" Removed From YouTube Just Hours After Premiere Drake's "FOMO" cut "Quebec" was made private on YouTube, but fans hope this walk-back is indicative of a more formal release coming soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026
Music Lil Durk Verdict: Jury Set To Begin Deliberations Today As Durk Faces Life In Prison This morning could be the day Lil Durk learns his fate as the jury deliberates over the five charges presented in court. By Alexander Cole September 09, 2026
Music Lil Durk Won't Take The Stand In His Murder-For-Hire Trial Both the defense and the prosecution in Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial have rested their cases, which means closing arguments are next. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2026
Music Mo3 Murder Trial Focuses On Surveillance Footage Of Alleged Gunman Surveillance allegedly shows Kewon White wearing the same underwear across multiple days surrounding Mo3’s fatal shooting. By Erika Marie August 31, 2026
Music Lil Durk's Lawyer Drew Findling Criticized For Pre-Trial Interviews Trenches News hopped on a livestream with DJ Akademiks, where he had some pointed criticism for Lil Durk's lawyer, Drew Findling. By Alexander Cole August 27, 2026
Music Kanye West Wants To Work With Mike Dean Again After Rumors Of A Rift There has been a lot of speculation about beef between Kanye West and Mike Dean over the past few years, which both have denied. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2026
Music Drake Responds To Pat McAfee's NFL Halftime Show Suggestion Ella Langley has a Thanksgiving Halftime Show performance coming up for the NFL, and Pat McAfee wants Drake there. By Alexander Cole October 28, 2026
Music Jay-Z Addresses "AI" Narratives That His SoFi Stadium Shows Were Empty Jay-Z took to the stage at SoFi Stadium on Saturday night and spoke about the frustrating narratives that his shows weren't full. By Alexander Cole October 25, 2026
Music Carl Thomas Brings Too Short Out To Perform Biggie's “The World Is Filled” At Verzuz Carl Thomas & Case came through with the hits. By Aron A. October 23, 2026
Music Rick Ross Spotted With Mystery Woman At Miami Club Following Domestic Violence Arrest Rick Ross was recently arrested on assault charges, but that hasn't stopped him from pulling up to the club with someone new. By Alexander Cole October 14, 2026