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Music T.I. Connected Gunna With His Lawyer During YSL RICO Case During a recent episode of his podcast, T.I. recalled getting a call from Gunna shortly after he was indicted. By Caroline Fisher February 05, 2026
Music Vince Staples Frustrated After YouTube Age-Restricts His Video Vince Staples has something to say. By Tallie Spencer April 30, 2026
TV Spice Net Worth 2023: What Is The "LHHATL" Dancehall Star Worth? Unveiling Spice's 2023 net worth, charting her rise in music and "LHHATL" fame, and exploring her entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures. By Jake Skudder June 05, 2023
Music Drake, Yeat, & Julia Wolf's "Dog House" Has Strong Spotify Opening Day Drake, Yeat, and Julia Wolf's "DOG HOUSE" was the most-streamed rap song of the day when it dropped, a potentially encouraging sign. By Devin Morton September 14, 2025
Music Jill Scott Announces First Album In Over A Decade Soulful balladeer Jill Scott is making a full-fledged return to music sooner than you think. "To Whom It May Concern" will be LP number six. By Zachary Horvath January 02, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Wants To Run For Mayor Of New York City It looks like A$AP Rocky could be eyeing a career pivot following the release of his new album, "Don't Be Dumb." By Caroline Fisher January 29, 2026
Music XXXTENTACION Autopsy Report Surfaces Online, Fans React While some fans appreciate the availability of information around this case, others felt invasive while doing so. Reader discretion is advised. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2024
Politics Tokyo Toni Snaps On Khia For Criticizing Nicki Minaj's Politics Nicki Minaj has been coming under fire for joining Erika Kirk on stage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. By Cole Blake December 29, 2025
Pop Culture Benzino Claims His Ex Just Got Out Of A Mental Facility Benzino also warned Althea Heart that he's considering filing a defamation lawsuit against her over the posts. By Cole Blake December 29, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Uses Drake's "Laugh Now Cry Later" To Diss Lil Durk Lil Durk has been behind bars since his arrest in 2024, when authorities charged him in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme. By Cole Blake April 06, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Blasts 21 Savage Over Plea To End Young Thug & Gunna Feud Recently, 6ix9ine took to Instagram to accuse his foe 21 Savage of switching up whenever it's convenient for him. By Caroline Fisher December 18, 2025
Music Young Thug Desperate To Change Name Because Of Jeffrey Epstein Young Thug, born Jeffery Lamar Williams II, wants to have nothing in common with the late convicted child sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein. By Zachary Horvath April 30, 2026