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Music Kendrick Lamar's Family Photo After Super Bowl Resurfaces Kendrick Lamar has been performing nonstop this year, but at least he finds pockets of quality time in between the ruckus. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 03, 2025
Music "Jane" Alleges Diddy Is Still Paying For Her Rent Despite Trial Testimony The anonymous alleged sex trafficking victim previously alleged during trial that she exchanged "freak-offs" with Diddy for rent money. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Attempts To Explain Drake's Sharp Fall Off On The Hot 100 As Kendrick Lamar Remains On Top Kendrick Lamar was able to retain the top spot on the Billboard chart, despite Drake's fall off from the top 10. By Cole Blake March 04, 2025
Pop Culture Yung Gravy Sued By Rick Astley Over "Never Gonna Give You Up" Although Gravy's song "Betty (Get Money)" was wildly successful and shared, it seems the artist behind the original isn't rick-rolling around. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 27, 2023
Music Who Is Yume? The Producer Working With Tory Lanez The rising artist-producer bagged her first Grammy nod at 15. By Demi Phillips September 28, 2023
Music Jagged Edge: Where Are They Now? The beloved R&B icons have shown no signs of slowing down. By Demi Phillips December 22, 2023
Original Content Famous Rappers Who Are Geminis Gemini season is a time to celebrate some of Hip Hop’s most revered rappers. By Demi Phillips May 24, 2023
Music Travis Kelce's Ex Kayla Nicole Joins Chris Brown For Steamy Performance Of "Take You Down" Kayla Nicole gave Chris Brown her all while onstage with him during a performance of his hit "Take You Down." By Zachary Horvath September 15, 2025
Music Rick Ross Teases A New Single Produced By J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League With Some Shady Subliminals Rick Ross has largely been a feature artist in 2025, but it appears he's looking to mount a comeback and doing some with some venomous bars. By Zachary Horvath September 10, 2025
Music Drake Reflects On Intense School Shooting Episode Of "Degrassi" According to Drake, learning that his "Degrassi" character's life would be permanently altered was "dark." By Caroline Fisher September 10, 2025
Music A Comprehensive Guide To Young Thug's Leaked Jail Calls It's been an eventful week for Young Thug after leaked calls during his incarceration surfaced. By Devin Morton September 10, 2025
Music Keefe D Receives Prison Sentence For Fighting With Another Inmate Keefe D was already in jail awaiting trial for his alleged role in the 1996 killing of the legendary rapper 2Pac. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025