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Music ASAP Relli Claims Alleged ASAP Rocky Shooting Made His Life A “Living Hell” According to ASAP Relli, he's received death threats, been labeled a "snitch," and more. By Caroline Fisher January 29, 2025
Politics Lizzo Proposes Interesting Theory About Nicki Minaj's Donald Trump Support Lizzo's comments on Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump apply not just to this example, but to the general intersection of celebrity and politics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 27, 2025
Music Diddy Set To Appear On Camera For Sexual Assault Lawsuit Deposition Diddy is currently residing behind bars after being found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution. By Cole Blake December 16, 2025
Music Method Man Reveals Why He Didn't Appear On Drake's "Wu-Tang Forever" Method Man says he still likes Drake and thinks that he's a "dope artist" despite turning down the song back in 2013. By Cole Blake December 08, 2025
Music SZA Confirms She's Working On A New Album But Admits She's "Frazzled" New music from SZA may arrive sooner than fans think. By Tallie Spencer November 06, 2025
Music Lil Durk Secures $12 Million Lawsuit Victory Amid Murder-For-Hire Case The court dismissed a $12 million lawsuit against Lil Durk over claims that he and his team messed up an investment deal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Original Content Kevin McCall & Chris Brown's Most Memorable Collaborations The nostalgic mixtape era of R&B featured a sound Kevin McCall helped build with Chris Brown. These tracks still hold the weight, despite their scandals and tense relationship. By Erika Marie October 23, 2025
Music “Verzuz” To Return With Explosive Cash Money Vs. No Limit Records Battle The official return of "Verzuz" is scheduled to take place live at ComplexCon Las Vegas on October 25, 2025. By Caroline Fisher October 08, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Reunites With His 7th-Grade Teacher In Heartwarming Video Kendrick Lamar ran into his seventh-grade teacher at the ceremony he attended for his alma mater, Centennial High School. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Music Peewee Longway Agrees To Plea Deal Amid Federal Drug & Gun Charges Following a long Federal legal battle, Peewee Longway has chosen to take a plea deal, and will be sentenced on July 9. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2026
Music Drake Fan Breaks Down In Tears As Rapper Drives By His Car Drake is currently working on his new album "ICEMAN," and in the midst of all of this, the fans are getting a bit weepy. By Alexander Cole April 28, 2026
Music Funk Flex Pump Fakes Fans With Unreleased Drake & Kanye West Music With Drake's "ICEMAN" on the way and Kanye West recently releasing "Bully," Funk Flex's unfulfilled promise surprised many fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026