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Music Real Boston Richey Faces Felony Family Violence Charge After Allegedly Choking Pregnant Girlfriend Repeatedly Real Boston Richey has faced plenty of allegations and charges throughout his career, but these may be the most disturbing yet. By Zachary Horvath April 05, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Brings Out AZ Chike During "Grand National" Tour Stop In SoFi Stadium Kendrick Lamar just wrapped up his last of three shows in Los Angeles alongside SZA and Mustard, plus a couple of special guests. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2025
Music Wale Fesses Up About Solange: She Was "One Of My Muses" The two artists go way back. By Zaynab October 28, 2018
Music Drake Sets Up Recording Studio For "ICEMAN" In Houston Strip Club Drake was supposed to drop "ICEMAN" this year, but it looks like he still needs to put the finishing touches on his solo studio LP comeback. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 27, 2025
Music Judge Warns Diddy To Stop Nodding At Jurors During Federal Trial Today, Judge Arun Subramanian told Diddy's team that if he doesn't stop gesturing at the jury, he could be kicked out of the courtroom. By Caroline Fisher June 05, 2025
Music Diddy "Freak-Off" Escort Clayton Howard Continues To Launch Allegations Against Cassie Clayton Howard sued Diddy and Cassie for her allegedly giving him an STD and aborting their pregnancy without his knowledge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Music Cassie Text Reveals She Once Told Diddy She Was “Always Ready To Freak Off” Cassie took the stand once again on the fourth day of Diddy's long-awaited sex trafficking trial, where she was cross-examined by his team. By Caroline Fisher May 15, 2025
Music Diddy Allegedly Lunged At Cassie With A Wine Opener After Learning About Kid Cudi Relationship Cassie has been testifying in Diddy's criminal trial since Tuesday afternoon and she's expected to remain on the stand tomorrow. By Cole Blake May 14, 2025
Music Snoop Dogg Announces Surprise Album "Iz It A Crime?" Snoop Dogg has been on a tear as of late as he also released a gospel album last month dedicated to his late mother. By Zachary Horvath May 13, 2025
Music Young Thug's Triumphant Return To The Stage Post-Jail: Tracing His Steps Since The YSL Trial Young Thug was released from jail in October, and we are going to retrace all of his major moves since then. By Devin Morton July 02, 2025
Music Maxo Kream & D Flowers Get Roasted By Fans For Fighting In Parking Lot For now, it remains unclear what prompted Maxo Kream and D Flowers' fight, but fortunately, it doesn't look like they were seriously injured. By Caroline Fisher March 28, 2025
Music Mo3’s Manager Recalls Heartbreaking Final Phone Call With Late Artist During Fatal Shooting During a recent interview, Mo3's manager Rainwater provided more insight into the shooting that took the rapper's life. By Caroline Fisher April 02, 2025