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Music Diddy’s Hair Dramatically Turns Grey As Sex Trafficking Trial Nears Diddy will still be going on trial in May after his legal team's request for a delay was denied, last week. By Cole Blake April 22, 2025
Music Rihanna Shooting Suspect Assigned Public Defender With Life Sentence Looming Rihanna's alleged attacker, Ivanna Ortiz, is preparing for her court battle following her arrest on Sunday, March 8. By Zachary Horvath March 13, 2026
Music The Grammys Announce New Best Album Cover Category For 2026 Ceremony The Recording Academy also announced key dates for the 2026 Grammys, such as the nominations announcement occurring on November 7 this year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 12, 2025
Music Tee Grizzley Arrested For Parole Violation: Report The rapper was less than a month away from being eligible for his release from parole. By Zaynab August 28, 2018
Music Rich Homie Quan Dead At 34 RIP Rich Homie Quan. By Alexander Cole September 05, 2024
Music Polo G Settles Legal Dispute Over Canceled 2023 European Tour Polo G accused a booking agency of using his name without permission, whereas they accused him of breach of contract. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2025
Music Joe Budden Mocks Adam22 After He Reveals “No Jumper” Is Broke Joe Budden took Adam22's recent announcement as an opportunity to look back at some of his previous remarks. By Caroline Fisher April 05, 2025
Music SZA Makes A Fan's Day With Free Tickets & Shout-Out After Meeting Thousands At The Pop-Up SZA received a surprise visit by Kendrick Lamar at her latest Not Beauty Pop-Up to meet-and-greet fans ahead of GNX concert. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 15, 2025
Music Eric Benét Net Worth 2024: What Is The Singer Worth? Delve into the soulful world of Eric Benét, whose musical journey has been marked by critically acclaimed albums. By Rain Adams February 28, 2024
Music Hip-Hop Makes A Huge Splash On The Hot 100 To Kick Off 2026 Mainstream hip-hop in 2025 was middling, to keep it brief, but the latest Hot 100 chart update may be a sign that a resurgence is upon us. By Zachary Horvath January 08, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar & Drake's Beef: An Exploration Through Michael Jackson & Prince References Kendrick Lamar and Drake's feud explores artistry vs. commercial success through Prince and Michael Jackson's legacies. By Ashley Turner May 23, 2024
Music Eminem’s Publisher Slams Meta Amid Legal Battle Over Alleged Copyright Infringement In May of this year, Eminem's publishing company Eight Mile Style hit Mark Zuckerberg's Meta with a lawsuit. By Caroline Fisher October 30, 2025