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Music Quavo Hopes To Become The Greatest Rapper-Turned-Actor Of All Time It's unclear if Quavo means to leave his rapper role behind for a full actor transformation, as unlikely as that sounds. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2025
Relationships Kanye West Files Cease And Desist Against Kim Kardashian As Heated Custody War Continues Kanye West was seemingly inspired to file this letter after Kim Kardashian's alleged treatment of North West at the Met Gala. By Zachary Horvath May 09, 2025
Music Busta Rhymes To Receive "Hip Hop Icon" Award During Final Day Of Harlem Week Busta Rhymes will receive the "Hip Hop Icon" Award during the final day of Harlem Week. His son will also perform. By Devin Morton August 17, 2025
Politics Donald Trump Backs Nicki Minaj In Her Feud With Don Lemon Nicki Minaj called out Don Lemon, earlier this week, by criticizing his coverage of an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis. By Cole Blake January 21, 2026
Music Eminem Hits Australian Beach Brand “Swim Shady” With Lawsuit Recently, Eminem took legal action against an Australian beach brand, alleging that he'll suffer "damage and injury" over its name. By Caroline Fisher November 20, 2025
Music Monica's 7 Biggest Hits: Dominating The 1990s Revisiting Monica’s iconic hits that dominated the '90s. By Demi Phillips October 27, 2023
Music Diddy's Former Assistant Alleges He Maintained An Abusive And Toxic Work Environment An anonymous alleged victim referred to as "Mia" took the stand in Diddy's federal sex trafficking trial on Wednesday. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025
Music Metro Boomin’s "A Futuristic Summa" Nails Nostalgia Without Feeling Old Metro Boomin honors the raw energy of the Southern trap mixtape era while avoiding forced nostalgia. By Aron A. August 09, 2025
Music XXXTentacion's Baby Mama Explains What Gekyume Onfroy's Name Means Jenesis Sanchez holds her baby in a new TV interview. By Alex Zidel February 26, 2019
Music Al Green Net Worth 2024: What Is The Music Legend Worth? Al Green's illustrious career spans soul-stirring hits and gospel music, reflecting his profound journey from soul icon to spiritual leader. By Rain Adams February 08, 2024
Music Chingy Reflects On Sidney Starr's False Affair Allegations: “I Lost A Lot” In 2010, the transgender model accused Chingy of having a sexual relationship with her, which she's since admitted was a lie. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2024
Music Second 6ix9ine Robber Arrested For Home Invasion A group of three masked men broke into 6ix9ine's home in Florida and held his mother at gunpoint back in November. By Cole Blake February 03, 2026