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Music Eminem Dodges Legal Battle After Trademark Attempt Gets Dropped Eminem has a long history of protecting his trademarked "Shady" and "Slim Shady" brands, but he didn't have to continue it this time around. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music Finesse2tymes Was Allegedly Caught With Adderall Before Dallas Arrest Earlier this month, Finesse2tymes and his girlfriend FNG Shugg were arrested on multiple charges during a traffic stop. By Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026
Music Cardi B Delivers Fiery Performance At The BET Awards: Watch Cardi B performed a medley of songs at the BET Awards on Sunday night, and she brought the house down in the process. By Alexander Cole June 28, 2026
Music Eminem Pushes Back Against “Real Housewives” Stars’ Deposition Demands Eminem is currently wrapped up in a legal battle with Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant over the name of their "Reasonably Shady" podcast. By Caroline Fisher November 27, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky Explains How People Treat Jay-Z Like A Therapist A$AP Rocky spoke about the dynamic while reflecting on his new film with Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, "Highest 2 Lowest." By Cole Blake September 25, 2025
Music Latto Steps Out With Baby Bump For The First Time Since "Big Mama" Reveal Latto is dropping her new album "Big Mama" later this year, and announced she's expecting a child with 21 Savage. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026
Music Tyler, The Creator Names His Mount Rushmore: Erykah, Pharrell, Jamiroquai, & More Hitmaker Tyler, the Creator names his favorite artists, rappers, and albums while chatting with DJ Drama on the Gangsta Grillz podcast. By Erika Marie June 02, 2026
Music Drake Closes “$$$U” Tour Alongside PartyNextDoor With Heartfelt Message To Fans Earlier this year, Drake and PartyNextDoor kicked off a 35-show tour in support of their album "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U." By Caroline Fisher September 24, 2025
Music Finesse2Tymes Claps Back At His Mother For Trying To Expose Him On New Song Finesse2Tymes' mother recently claimed to be facing eviction and said the rapper refused to help her financially. By Cole Blake August 13, 2025
Music Drake Co-Signs A Beloved Underground Rapper Amid "ICEMAN" Rollout Drake is notoriously known for jumping on trending artists, but this co-sign has to feel good for this rapper. By Zachary Horvath January 02, 2026
Music Adin Ross Threatens To Cut Off His Friend Who Allegedly Worked With D4vd A dismembered body was recently discovered in a car registered to D4vd and police are investigating the situation. By Cole Blake September 23, 2025
Music Snoop Dogg Honors 2Pac By Releasing A New Limited-Edition Wine Snoop Dogg also starred in a promotional video for the wine release, which features new and archival footage. By Cole Blake March 10, 2026