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Music BigXthaPlug’s Attorney Is Committed To Fighting For Him Amid Gun And Drug Case Last week, BigXthaPlug was arrested in Dallas for alleged gun and drug possession just after dropping his new album, "I Hope You're Happy." By Caroline Fisher August 25, 2025
Original Content What Happened to Lil Xan? Despite rumors that he died, retired, or quit, Lil Xan is still making music today. Here's a look at what happened to Lil Xan. By Josh Megson April 05, 2023
Music London Mayor Denounces Kanye West Following Wireless Festival Booking Kanye West has been welcomed back to a lot of countries in recent weeks for shows but, his return to London has upset the city's mayor. By Zachary Horvath April 01, 2026
Music Diddy To Fight For Acquittal Or New Trial Ahead Of Sentencing In July, Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, meaning he could spend up to 20 years behind bars. By Caroline Fisher September 25, 2025
Music Kanye West Defends New Twitter Outburst By Noting He "Made Graduation" He's obviously seen the memes online. By Elias Andrews February 20, 2025
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
Pop Culture Snoop Dogg To Make A Return To NBC For 2026 Winter Olympics Coverage According to Snoop Dogg, he's bring his "puffy jackets, snow pants, goggles, skates (and will definitely be iced out)." By Caroline Fisher September 29, 2025
Music OMB Bloodbath Arraigned Again As Prosecutors Prepare For Retrial In Gang Murder Case Authorities arrested OMB Bloodbath back in 2023, accusing her and Shaquile O’Neal Richards of leading the 100% Third Ward gang. By Cole Blake March 16, 2026
Music The History Of The Roc Nation Brunch Though the Roc Nation brunch was canceled this year, the gathering has traditionally been known as one of the most exclusive events in Hollywood. By TeeJay Small February 05, 2024
Original Content Different Gods: Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s Two Versions Of Hip Hop Power Drake & Kendrick shaped a generation of Hip Hop, each pushing the genre in radically different directions. By Erika Marie July 20, 2025
Music Quentin Miller: The Pen Behind Hip-Hop Hits Quentin Miller is just as effective on the main stage as he is behind the curtains. The songwriting genius is responsible for some classics. By Demi Phillips August 15, 2023
Music Treach Net Worth 2024: What Is The Naughty By Nature Icon Worth? Trace Treach's influential career in hip-hop with Naughty by Nature, his acting endeavors, and his legacy in music. By Rain Adams January 05, 2024