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Pop Culture Ray J Reveals He's Having Mental Health Issues In Concerning Video Prayers go out to Ray J as it's unclear as to what led him to this point. We are wishing him the best going forward. By Zachary Horvath July 01, 2025
Music Kanye West Fans Aren't Ready To Forgive Him Just Yet Kanye West reflected on his mental health struggles and asked for fans' forgiveness in a candid statement on Monday. By Cole Blake January 26, 2026
Music Jam Master Jay's Alleged Killer Gets Conviction Overturned A jury found Karl Jordan Jr. guilty for murdering Jam Master Jay almost two years ago, along with another suspect named Ronald Washington. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 19, 2025
Music Cardi B Reveals She Missed Her Kids' First Days Of School Due To Assault Trial Cardi B sounded off on this immediately after securing her win against Emani Ellis, who tried to sue her for $24 million. By Zachary Horvath September 17, 2025
Music Ed Sheeran Details The Connection Between His Favorite Rap Albums Ever Ed Sheeran has created several chart-topping songs in rap with megastars such as 50 Cent, Eminem, and Game. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 22, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Mercilessly Trolls Young Thug's Snitching & Top5's Stabbing Again Young Thug and Top5 both recently caught scathing shots from 6ix9ine, with the latter heatedly arguing with him during an Instagram Live. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 25, 2025
Music Ksoo's Brother Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence For Lil Buck Murder Ksoo's older brother, Abdul Robinson Jr, was also facing life behind bars, but opted for a 12-year plea deal instead. By Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025
Music Travis Scott Says He’s Focused On Healing And Accountability After Astroworld Tragedy Travis Scott is committed towards healing. By Tallie Spencer January 22, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Announces New “Tha Carter” 20th Anniversary Tour Dates Lil Wayne scheduled to hit the road again this summer, and he'll be joined by special guests 2 Chainz and The Game. By Caroline Fisher March 17, 2026
Pop Culture The Rise Of Rage Music A look at the buzzy, raw, and hyper-energetic subgenre of hip-hop that's dominating the decade so far. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 26, 2022
Music The Weeknd Brings Out Future During Atlanta Tour Stop For Performance Of "Low Life" The Weeknd has brought out several big-name special guests along his tour stops, but this one with Future may go down as the best. By Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025
Sneakers 50 Cent Just Teased The G-Unit Reebok Return From A Yacht 50 Cent was spotted wearing G-Unit Reeboks on a yacht ahead of the silhouette's confirmed summer 2026 return. By Ben Atkinson July 03, 2026