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Music Smokey Robinson Files $500 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Accusers Smokey Robinson responds to the lawsuit filed against him earlier this month with a countersuit worth $500 million. By Devin Morton May 28, 2025
Music Diddy Allegedly Told Cassie’s Friend He Was “The Devil” During Chilling Encounter Bryana “Bana” Bongolan recently took the stand in Diddy's federal trial, recalling frightening experiences she allegedly had with the mogul. By Caroline Fisher June 05, 2025
Music Kanye West Slammed By Non-Profit Founder For Comments About Jay-Z & Beyonce’s Children Kanye West has been making all sorts of headlines for his wildly controversial antics on social media in recent months. By Cole Blake April 20, 2025
Original Content Ranking DMX's Albums From Best To Still Pretty Damn Good He's hailed as one of the greatest rappers to pick up a mic, and we're revisiting DMX's catalog and ranking his beloved albums. By Olivia Monahan April 06, 2023
Original Content Top 25 Best French Montana Songs of All Time The greatest tracks of French Montana's career, thus far. By Alphonse Pierre September 15, 2017
Music 23 Richest Female Rappers (Ranked) 2023: Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, And More Discover the top 23 richest female rappers of 2023, including Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and more. Learn about their net worths and careers. By Jake Skudder April 25, 2023
Music "Gangnam Style" Singer PSY Could Face Prison Time In Alleged Prescription Drug Case PSY is facing an investigation for allegedly violating the Medical Services Act by having other people pick up his prescriptions. By Cole Blake August 29, 2025
Sports Lil Wayne Recalls Being "Starstruck" By LeBron James After Reconvening For A Commercial Lil Wayne met LeBron James when both of them were on the cusp of becoming the respective superstars we know them to be today. By Zachary Horvath August 06, 2025
Music Travis Scott, SZA & Future Cite Kanye West's Involvement In “Telekinesis” To Seek Lawsuit Dismissal Gospel singer Victory Boyd is suing Travis Scott, SZA, and Future for reusing an unreleased Kanye West track that she worked on. By Cole Blake July 16, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Addresses Neighbors' Complaints About His Dogs In New Body Cam Footage We will see if DJ Akademiks addresses this video in any capacity, as he's too busy reporting on important hip-hop matters. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Murda Beatz Net Worth 2024: What Is The Platinum Producer Worth? Unveiling Murda Beatz's impressive net worth in 2024, tracing his rise in the music industry from early Migos classics to Billboard chart-toppers. By Axl Banks February 15, 2024
Music Tyler The Creator Slams Critics Of His “Hey Now” Freestyle For Needing A Hip-Hop History Lesson During his latest interview with Nardwuar, Tyler The Creator also threw some serious shade at a few of his peers. By Caroline Fisher March 28, 2025