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Music Big U Faces Superseding Indictment Referencing Alleged Nipsey Hussle Beef Eugene "Big U" Henley has denied the federal RICO charges against him, which do not include claims about any role in Nipsey Hussle's murder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Pop Culture Diddy Escort Alleges He Got Cassie Pregnant Clayton Howard, who went by "Dave" while working with Diddy, testified that the mogul allegedly watched her and Cassie have sex. By Zachary Horvath June 28, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Promises He's About To Drop A "Classic" In New "Don't Be Dumb" Song Snippet Some fans are already tired of more ASAP Rocky snippets, but others are happy to extend the seven-year wait for the new album "Don't Be Dumb." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2025
Music Kanye West Adds Second Mexico City Show After First Sells Out In Hours Kanye West will take on the Monumental Plaza De Toros Mexico in Mexico City on January 30 and January 31 of next year. By Caroline Fisher November 18, 2025
Music Lauryn Hill Reunites With Wyclef Jean At The Grammys During D'Angelo & Roberta Flack Tribute Lauryn Hill took to the stage tonight at the Grammy Awards for a special tribute to D'Angelo and Roberta Flack. By Alexander Cole February 01, 2026
Music Gunna Reportedly Has A New Documentary Coming To Netflix The billboard comes after Gunna reportedly hosted a private screening for the documentary in New York City, last year. By Cole Blake February 17, 2026
Music Charleston White Claims To Have Paperwork Proving Young Thug Snitched Charleston White is still going off on Young Thug after accusing Thug and his entourage of allegedly threatening him at a Druski event. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026
Music Kanye West Takes The Next Step Towards Releasing "Bully" Kanye West recently confirmed a tracklist for "Bully," featuring a total of 13 songs that will be spread across two sides. By Cole Blake January 06, 2026
Music Kanye West Fans Aren't Loving Nine Vicious On "Bully" Kanye West is known for some unexpected collaborations, but his fans cannot get behind YSL artist Nine Vicious and his inclusion on "Bully." By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music "The Joe Budden Podcast" Questions Jay-Z's Relationship With Meek Mill Jay-Z and Meek Mill are connected not just via music, but also via their REFORM Alliance with Roc Nation for criminal justice reform. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026
Music DMX's Ex Wife Alleges That His Girlfriend Sent A Warlock To Her House To Stop Her Prayers DMX's ex wife Tashera Simmons made these comments about the late rapper's then-girlfriend on the Hardly Initiated podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
Music Freddie Gibbs Breaks His Silence On Recent Run-In With Benny The Butcher Amid Beef Westside Gunn suggested Benny The Butcher and Freddie Gibbs tried to bury the hatchet, whereas others weren't as optimistic. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2025