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Music Young Thug & Gunna Timeline: YSL Records, RICO Case & Beef One of contemporary hip-hop's most successful duos might be sworn enemies now. How did this happen? By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 13, 2024
Music UMG Motions To Dismiss Salt-N-Pepa's Lawsuit Over Masters Ownership Salt-N-Pepa first brought this lawsuit against Universal Music Group in May, seeking control of their master recordings. By Devin Morton July 18, 2025
Music How Did Megan Thee Stallion Get Her "Tina Snow" Alter Ego Name? Megan Thee Stallion has been rapping with the Tina Snow nickname for several years. Here's a deep dive into the origins of the name. By TeeJay Small February 01, 2024
Music Kid Cudi Pays Homage To Oliver Tree After His Tragic Passing Oliver Tree tragically passed away in a helicopter accident this weekend, and on Monday, Kid Cudi delivered his reaction. By Alexander Cole June 15, 2026
Music Lefty Gunplay’s Mugshot Surfaces As New Details Emerge About Rolling Loud Arrest According to online arrest records, Lefty Gunplay's bond was set at $500K, and a court date was set for March 18. By Caroline Fisher March 18, 2025
Music Lauryn Hill Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Music Icon The multifaceted Lauryn Hill: singer, rapper, actress, and philanthropist with an impressive net worth in 2024. By Jake Skudder January 26, 2024
Music NBA YoungBoy Covers Funeral Costs For Local 10-Year-Old Girl NBA YoungBoy has been catching flak recently for some family matters but he's stepping up big time for another in grieving. By Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion’s “Lover Girl” Ends Hip-Hop’s Billboard Hot 100 Slump Last month, it was reported that zero rap songs landed in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in over two decades. By Caroline Fisher November 04, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Unveils Major Details About Their Upcoming Album During a recent interview, Lil Uzi Vert teased what's to come on their next project, revealing that they have some big ideas. By Caroline Fisher March 03, 2026
Music Lil Uzi Vert Sues Rehab Employee For Alleged Secret Recording Of Treatment Lil Uzi Vert also sued the rehabilitation center itself, Oro House Recovery Centers, and the employee's underage nephew. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026
Music Kanye West Tampa Concerts Face Protests From Florida Jewish Organizations Florida Holocaust Museum, the Tampa Jewish Federation, and the Florida chapter of the National Organization for Women are pushing back against Ye's upcoming concert. By Aron A. June 14, 2026
Music Rod Wave's Lawyers Claim He Was "Profiled" In Gun Charge Arrest In Atlanta Rod Wave has since posted bail, but it's clear that his legal team is not happy that their client was still arrested, and unjustly so. By Zachary Horvath November 13, 2025