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Music Cam’ron Refuses To Discuss His “Ready ‘24” Lawsuit Against J Cole Last week, Cam'ron hit J Cole with a lawsuit over their collab "Ready '24," and he's seeking at least $500K. By Caroline Fisher November 05, 2025
Music Finesse2Tymes Fumes After ChatGPT Details 360 Deal With J. Prince Jr. When the finesser gets finessed. By Aron A. May 04, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Posts Footage Of His Roc Nation Deposition Over Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion Roc Nation lawyers asked DJ Akademiks about his alleged ties to Tory Lanez and his coverage of the Megan Thee Stallion case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2025
Music Uncle Murda Targets Young Thug, Diddy & More In “Rap Up 2025” Uncle Murda's "Rap Up 2025" features bars about Young Thug and Gunna, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, Diddy, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 01, 2026
Music REASON Seemingly Accuses Ab-Soul Of Being On Drugs After Meager Freestyle Ab-Soul and REASON apparently haven't gotten along as of late, even before all the East Coast and West Coast drama. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2025
Politics Sexyy Red Performs At Donald Trump Advisor's Wedding, Nicki Minaj Attends Robin Thicke, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Amber Rose and Sexyy Red reportedly attended Donald Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz's wedding. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026
Music Jay-Z Named 25th Best Songwriter Of The Century By Billboard Billboard will be unveiling the rest of the 25 biggest songwriters of the 21st century throughout the week. By Cole Blake November 10, 2025
Music Fetty Wap Unveils Tracklist & Features For New Album “Zavier” Fetty Wap is gearing up to drop his fourth studio album later this week, just months after getting out of prison. By Caroline Fisher March 24, 2026
Music Wale Announces New Album "Everything Is a Lot" Wale hasn't put out a proper album in four years, with "Folarin II" being the last title. It featured J. Cole, Rick Ross, and more. By Zachary Horvath October 13, 2025
Music Blueface Labels Soulja Boy "Broke" Despite Owing $130k To Mother Of His Child The mother of Soulja Boy's child, Jackilyn Martinez, previously sued Blueface for claiming to be the father. By Cole Blake December 29, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Warns Offset’s Alleged Gambling Addiction Could Destroy His Career According to DJ Akademiks, Offset's alleged vices could take a serious toll if he doesn't get the help he needs. By Caroline Fisher January 13, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Seemingly Unfollows & Blocks Fan Accounts For Supporting Trim Up-and-coming artist Trim has some very real similarities to Nicki Minaj, and it appears as though the legend doesn't approve. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2026