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Music Wale Rips Radio Station For Backdoor Antics, Radio Personality Lore'l Reacts Wale's radio history includes chart-topping singles "Looking At Me," "Lotus Flower Bomb," and "Matrimony" with Usher. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 16, 2025
Music Black Sheep: Where Are They Now? Black Sheep were one of the most popular duos in the golden era of hip hop in the '90s. We're looking at what they've been up to since then. By Paul Barnes December 15, 2023
Pop Culture Ice Spice Speaks On The Leaked Texts Of Her Allegedly Dragging Nicki Minaj Ice Spice seems to be exhausted with this messy situation. By Zachary Horvath June 29, 2024
Music Sexyy Red Reacts To $5M Lawsuit Accusing Her of Asking Fans To Attack Her Child’s Grandma Sexyy Red's attorney said that she "categorically denies these allegations." By Aron A. September 11, 2026
Music Michael Jackson's "Friend" Comes Forward As Newest Accuser Michael Jacobshagen wrote a book about their "marvelous" friendship before these allegations. By Zaynab January 27, 2019
Music DJ Akademiks Resurfaces Cam'ron & Mase Rumors Amid Fiery Back & Forth With Treasure Wilson Treasure Wilson had weighed in on Loren Lorosa labeling DJ Akademiks a liar regarding Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Grand National" tour. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025
Music Jay Electronica Maintains Unwavering Support For Diddy Despite Conviction Diddy has lost countless supporters and friends since his conviction, but Jay Electronica is still in his corner. By Caroline Fisher April 15, 2026
Music 50 Cent Uses Max B's Return From Prison To Troll Jim Jones Max B finally got out of prison over the weekend after spending over 15 years behind bars for his 2009 conviction. By Cole Blake November 10, 2025
Music Tupac Told Police 'We’ll Take Care Of It' After 1996 Shooting, Officer Says New testimony in Keefe D’s trial details what Tupac told police while being rushed to the hospital after the Las Vegas shooting. By Erika Marie August 20, 2026
Music Lil Gotit Honors Late Brother Lil Keed With New Portrait Tattoo Snd Updated YSL Logo Lil Gotit continues to show love for his brother. By Tallie Spencer November 13, 2025
Sports Cardi B Has Wholesome And Hilarious Reaction To Stefon Diggs' Touchdown Stefon Diggs had another rock-solid performance for the streaking New England Patriots, and Cardi B was loving every minute of their win. By Zachary Horvath November 10, 2025
Music Wu-Tang Clan Fans Get Refunds As Several Members Bail On Australia Show The situation comes after Wu-Tang Clan announced a number of North American concerts for their farewell tour. By Cole Blake March 31, 2026