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Music Swizz Beatz Denies $7 Million Fraud Allegations Linked To 1MDB Scandal Last year, Swizz Beatz was sued by British Virgin Islands liquidators, who allege that he knowingly received “fraudulent transfers." By Caroline Fisher November 13, 2025
Original Content Every 2 Chainz Feature So Far Tracking the countless guest verses the Atlanta rapper has laid down since settling on the 2 Chainz moniker in 2011. By Devon Jefferson June 10, 2017
Music Muni Long Hit With Lawsuit For Allegedly Refusing To Pay Managers Muni Long has had a big year with new singles and performances, but this case might change her career's path moving forward. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 24, 2025
Music When Will Drake's "ICEMAN" Sculpture Finally Melt? Drake has promised to finally reveal the release date for his highly anticipated new album when the ice melts. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026
Music "JACKBOYS 2" Seems Closer Than Ever After New Travis Scott & Don Toliver Snippet Emerges While we still don't have a release date for "JACKBOYS 2," Travis Scott and Don Toliver are making sure fans don't forget about the hype. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Fans Are Livid Over Her Lack Of 2025 Grammys Nominations For "Pink Friday 2" What do we think, Barbz? By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2024
Music Takeoff’s Accused Murderer Taps J Prince’s Former Attorneys Ahead Of Trial Patrick "DJ Pat" Clark is accused of "knowingly discharging a firearm at and in the direction of” Takeoff back in 2022. By Caroline Fisher March 24, 2026
Music How Chief Keef Spearheaded The Drill Movement Explore Chief Keef's role in pioneering drill music, a hip-hop subgenre that shaped contemporary rap with its gritty beats and street tales. By Ashley Turner May 31, 2024
Music Chris Brown Files Emergency Motion To Protect Personal Information In $90 Million Dog Attack Lawsuit Chris Brown has been battling this lawsuit involving his two ex-housekeepers since they filed back in 2021. By Zachary Horvath May 07, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar May Have Dissed Drake Back In 2018 On The "Black Panther" Soundtrack Fans think Kendrick Lamar's been dissing Drake for years. By Cole Blake May 08, 2024
Music Tyga Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Uncover Tyga's net worth in 2024, from music to business and acting. Discover how he uses his wealth for personal gain and giving back. By Jake Skudder February 20, 2024
Pop Culture Drake Reveals Why He Picked His Stage Name Over Aubrey Graham Drizzy's full interview with Bobbi Althoff has finally hit the internet. By Hayley Hynes July 21, 2023