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Music Metro Boomin Confirms The New Release Date For Stacked "A FUTURISTIC SUMMA" Metro Boomin sadly had to make fans wait after setting a July 22nd release date, but the mixtape will arrive in no time. By Zachary Horvath July 30, 2025
Music TI Defends “Situationships” Film Title Amid Legal Battle Last month, Cylia Senii hit TI with a lawsuit, accusing him of trademark infringement over his upcoming film "Situationships." By Caroline Fisher July 30, 2025
Relationships Nelly & Ashanti Celebrate Their Son KK's First Birthday With Wholesome Family Photos Nelly and Ashanti welcomed Kareem Kenkaide Haynes as their first son, last year, after tying the knot in 2023. By Cole Blake July 30, 2025
Music Sexyy Red Raises Eyebrows With Rob49-Inspired Pedicure Sexyy Red recently decided to show love to one of her friends in an unusual way, and social media users have a lot to say about it. By Caroline Fisher July 30, 2025
Music Akon Labels Former Friend Be.I A "Scammer" In Fiery Exchange Be.I has since responded to Akon's fiery comments, calling out Akon City and accusing him of also being a scammer as well. By Cole Blake July 30, 2025
Sports Jay-Z's Roc Nation Addresses "Horrific" NYC Shooting In New Statement Four people were shot and killed at the office building where the NFL is headquartered on Monday in New York City. By Cole Blake July 30, 2025
Music Joyner Lucas Cannot Stop Making Fun Of Skepta's Third Diss "JUNIOR'S LAW" Skepta put out another diss track this week to try and get a response out of Joyner Lucas, but it seems like he's not taking the bait. By Zachary Horvath July 30, 2025
Music Jackboy Suggests Kodak Black’s Music Career Is Failing During Scathing Rant According to Jackboy, his former friend Kodak Black might want to consider getting into a new line of work. By Caroline Fisher July 30, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Trolls Mellow Rackz Over New Song Dissing Kodak Black Mellow Rackz and Kodak Black have been at odds on social media following the release of NBA YoungBoy's new album. By Cole Blake July 30, 2025
Music Joey Bada$$ Sounds Off On Columbia Records After Delaying His Album "Lonely at the Top" Joey Bada$$ was slated to release his project this Friday (August 1). He put out the lead single, "ABK," on July 18. By Zachary Horvath July 30, 2025
Music Donald Trump “Seriously” Considers Diddy Pardon As Sentencing Looms When asked if he'd consider pardoning Diddy in May, Donald Trump said that he'd "certainly look at the facts." By Caroline Fisher July 30, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & Kanye West Collaboration Leaks Online And Fans Can't Believe Ye's Verse The unreleased song has surfaced online as Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West's relationship has been on the rocks as of late. By Cole Blake July 30, 2025