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Music First Of Five Foolio Murder Suspects Finally Faces Trial Alicia Andrews' legal team insists she knew nothing about her co-defendants' alleged plot to murder Foolio. By Caroline Fisher October 21, 2025
Music Universal Music Group Releases Statement After Drake Loses “Not Like Us” Lawsuit Earlier this year, Drake sued Universal Music Group, but Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled in the company's favor. By Caroline Fisher October 09, 2025
Music Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR Reportedly Make Grammys 2026 Submissions Drake has a rocky history with awards and two-way respect concerning the Grammys... But you miss all the shots you don't take. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Suspects Diddy Could Get Out Of Prison In Just 17 Months Today, Diddy was sentenced to 50 months, or just over four years in prison for transportation for prostitution. By Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025
Music Karrahbooo Seemingly Shades Lil Yachty With Cameo In Mariah The Scientist Video Both Mariah The Scientist and Karrahbooo have had their fair share of issues with Lil Yachty, and recently, they teamed up for a music video. By Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025
Music Metro Boomin Shares Pic In The Studio With 21 Savage Metro Boomin sparks 'Savage Mode III' speculation after posting a picture in the studio with long-time collaborator 21 Savage. By Tallie Spencer October 02, 2025
Music Azealia Banks Claims Doja Cat Bites Nicki Minaj's Style A Lot Azealia Banks, Doja Cat, and Nicki Minaj have made definitive contributions in women's hip hop that will be studied for generations. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 29, 2025
Music Cardi B Asked Her Mother For A Special Prayer To Warn Off The “Dark Energy” Around Her Cardi B’s Am I The Drama includes guest appearances by Selena Gomez, Latto, Janet Jackson, and Megan Thee Stallion. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 27, 2025
Music YNW Melly Secures New Lawyers Ahead Of Double Murder Retrial This YNW Melly update follows YNW Bortlen's plea deal in the case, which could yield key consequences for its outcome. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025
Music LeBron James Reflects On Infamous 2 Chainz Deluxe Album Meme Many people joked that LeBron James "invented" the deluxe album while executive producing 2 Chainz's "Rap Or Go To The League" from 2019. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2025
Music YNW Melly's Co-Defendant, YNW Bortlen, Agrees To Plea Deal In Double Murder Case The update comes as YNW Melly remains behind bars while awaiting his retrial for the alleged murders of YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. By Cole Blake September 09, 2025
Politics The Alchemist Addresses Whether He Feels Compelled To Speak On The Violence In Gaza The Alchemist's comments come after he recently teamed up with Freddie Gibbs for the collaborative album, "Alfredo 2." By Cole Blake September 08, 2025