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Caroline Fisher October 29, 2025 Music Joey Bada$$ was discussing Jay-Z's recent stance on rap battles becoming too negative in modern hip-hop culture.
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Cole Blake March 25, 2026 Pop Culture Brown says the weight of his daughter Bobbi Kristina's death drove him to drink "a lot" causing his organs to "quit on my body."
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Erika Marie June 01, 2022 Original Content Her final trip to the Bahamas ended in tragedy, but 25 years later the facts surrounding Aaliyah’s crash are still often mixed with rumor.
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Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Music According to Cam'ron, Kanye West had a fiery response to him admitting that he'll likely never interview him.
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Caroline Fisher April 17, 2026 Music A former escort named Clayton Howard accuses Diddy and Cassie of sex trafficking, giving him an STD, and more.
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Caroline Fisher January 08, 2026 Music Famous Dex has had his supporters worried for him throughout this decade, but he seems to be on the path towards sustained health now.
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Zachary Horvath December 15, 2025 Music Doja Cat recently went on her TikTok page to clarify some of the discourse around whether or not she truly hates herself.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance sparked some serious controversy, but Jay-Z stands by his decision.
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Caroline Fisher March 24, 2026 Music Orlando Anderson died in a 1998 Compton shootout, and Keffe D’s account of it has now surfaced during his Tupac trial.
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Erika Marie August 20, 2026 Music 50 Cent has stayed on Diddy's head throughout his legal bout, and he feels his efforts have convinced the POTUS to keep him behind bars.
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Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026 Music There's a hint on "Kill The King" itself that suggest T.I. isn't done with dropping full-lengths yet, although this may be wishful thinking.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2026
Music Drake & Kanye West Continue To Carry Hip-Hop's Streaming Numbers Thanks To Impressive New Achievement Drake and Kanye West both continue to rack up impressive streaming numbers on Spotify, leaving their competitors in the dust.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Joey Bada$$ Argues J. Cole Was Afraid Of Competing With JID On "The Fall-Off" Joey Bada$$ was discussing Jay-Z's recent stance on rap battles becoming too negative in modern hip-hop culture.
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Cole Blake 
Pop Culture Bobby Brown Suffered 2 Heart Attacks, Nearly Drank Himself To Death Brown says the weight of his daughter Bobbi Kristina's death drove him to drink "a lot" causing his organs to "quit on my body."
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Aaliyah’s Final Days Revisited 25 Years After Her Death Her final trip to the Bahamas ended in tragedy, but 25 years later the facts surrounding Aaliyah’s crash are still often mixed with rumor.
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Erika Marie 
Music 50 Cent Clowns Kanye West Over “Cousins” Debate With Cam’ron According to Cam'ron, Kanye West had a fiery response to him admitting that he'll likely never interview him.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Diddy & Cassie’s Former Escort Studying Law Amid Legal Battle A former escort named Clayton Howard accuses Diddy and Cassie of sex trafficking, giving him an STD, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Famous Dex Has Fans Relieved After Looking Healthy In New Video Famous Dex has had his supporters worried for him throughout this decade, but he seems to be on the path towards sustained health now.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Doja Cat Admits To Cocaine Use And Addresses Self-Hatred Allegations Doja Cat recently went on her TikTok page to clarify some of the discourse around whether or not she truly hates herself.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jay-Z Reveals Why He Chose Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Amid Drake Beef Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance sparked some serious controversy, but Jay-Z stands by his decision.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Keefe D’s 1998 FBI Interview Details Orlando Anderson’s Final Shootout Orlando Anderson died in a 1998 Compton shootout, and Keffe D’s account of it has now surfaced during his Tupac trial.
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Erika Marie 
Music 50 Cent Feels Responsible For Donald Trump Denying Diddy's Pardon Request 50 Cent has stayed on Diddy's head throughout his legal bout, and he feels his efforts have convinced the POTUS to keep him behind bars.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music T.I.'s New Album "Kill The King" May Not Be His Last, Despite His Promises There's a hint on "Kill The King" itself that suggest T.I. isn't done with dropping full-lengths yet, although this may be wishful thinking.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares