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Music Who Is Roman Zolanski? Fans Discuss Problematic Nicki Minaj Alter Ego Amid Megan Thee Stallion Beef Fans are learning of more links between Minaj and sex offenders beyond her husband. By Ben Mock January 27, 2024
Music Drew Dixon Claims L.A. Reid Blocked Her From Signing Kanye West & John Legend Ahead Of Sexual Assault Trial Drew Dixon has released a documentary reflecting on her time in the music. She accused Russell Simmons & L.A. Reid of sexually assaulted. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 07, 2025
Music Mike Epps Apologizes To Nicki Minaj For His Explicit Jokes A video of Mike Epps making inappropriate jokes about Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump recently surfaced online. By Cole Blake February 11, 2026
Music J. Cole Calls Out Rappers Who Use Beef To Sell Records J. Cole recently dropped off a new batch of freestyles in honor of his 41st birthday, and he didn't hold back. By Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026
Music Quavo Posts Heartfelt Message On What Would Have Been Takeoff's 32nd Birthday Quavo took to social media today with a message for Takeoff as the rapper would have been celebrating his 32nd birthday. By Alexander Cole June 18, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Faces Immense Pushback For Comments On Christianity In Nigeria Nicki Minaj has praised Donald Trump on several occasions on social media in recent weeks, sparking controversy online. By Cole Blake November 03, 2025
Music Cam'ron Posts Hilarious Rap Battle Loss To ChatGPT On Instagram Cam'ron took to Instagram to reveal that he lost a rap battle to ChatGPT in an admittedly humorous fashion. By Devin Morton July 18, 2025
Music Laura Ingraham Mistakes Nicki Minaj For Cardi B During Cringeworthy On-Air Moment Laura Ingraham was discussing Nicki Minaj's appearance at a Donald Trump event when she incorrectly attributed her rival's song to her. By Zachary Horvath January 29, 2026
Relationships A Look Back At Nicki Minaj & Safaree Samuels' Relationship Their 14-year relationship at a glance. By Demi Phillips October 03, 2023
Music Ksoo Issues Message About Rats In The Rap Game Amid Murder Conviction Ksoo was charged with first-degree murder of fellow Florida rapper Lil' Buck over an alleged diss track and gang rivalry. By Zachary Horvath September 09, 2025
Music Pooh Shiesty Returns To The Studio Following Prison Release New music from Pooh Shiesty may be closer than fans think. By Tallie Spencer November 06, 2025
Music D4vd Arrest Footage Surfaces As Singer’s Name Is Scrubbed From Interscope Website In September, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas were discovered in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla registered to D4vd. By Caroline Fisher April 17, 2026