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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 Sparkle Speaks Out After Niece Reshona Landfair Alleges She Helped Facilitate R. Kelly Abuse She voiced hope that Landfair continues finding peace, clarity, and accountability as she processes her past. By Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026
Music Lil Baby Throws Carnival-Themed 1st Back-To-School Event By His The Jones Project Non-Profit Lil Baby is on the WHAM World Tour in support of his latest album, featuring Young Thug, Future, and Travis Scott. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 31, 2025
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
Music 50 Cent Warns Of A Baby Oil Shortage In "Letter To The Judge" Ahead Of Diddy's Sentencing Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in his criminal trial, earlier this year. By Cole Blake October 02, 2025
Music 10 Things You Didn't Know About SZA From writing songs for Rihanna to dropping out of college, here are 10 things you may not have known about talented R&B singer-songwriter SZA. By Caleb Hardy March 09, 2023
Pop Culture Spike Lee Pours Praise On A$AP Rocky & Denzel Washington For "Highest 2 Lowest" Roles On "The Tonight Show" Spike Lee shouted out Denzel Washington and A$AP Rock for their acting work in his upcoming film, "Highest 2 Lowest." By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
Music Keefe D's Allegedly Talked About Role In Tupac Murder During Jail Call A report states that prosecutors are looking to enter Keefe D's jailhouse calls into evidence during the murder trial. By Erika Marie May 28, 2026
Music 11 Rap Songs That Are RIAA Certified Diamond These incredible rap songs have over 10 million units sold. By Demi Phillips June 05, 2023
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
Music Sukihana & JT Beef, Explained Suki got a lot off her chest as she slammed JT nonstop on “Cocaine.” By Demi Phillips May 13, 2024
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