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Music 50 Cent Reacts To Being Called "Uncancelable" In New Interview As much controversy and animosity as 50 Cent drums up, he sees his enduring presence as a brand decision rather than true invincibility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy's Hometown Shows In New Orleans Receiving Heavy Security NBA YoungBoy's tour has experienced a lot of safety measures, especially for his Chicago show which was eventually canceled. By Zachary Horvath October 17, 2025
Music Who Is Fakemink? The UK Rapper Winning Co-Signs From Drake, Playboi Carti, Frank Ocean & More Here's everything you need to know about Fakemink. By Aron A. October 17, 2025
Music Rod Wave Is Making $14 Million By Making & Selling His Own Merch Rod Wave is rolling out a new album and hoping to debunk some of the narratives around his career and artistry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2025
Music Cardi B Explains Why She's Still Clubbing Even While Pregnant Cardi B gave birth to baby Blossom last September and she's currently carrying around another courtesy of Stefon Diggs. By Zachary Horvath October 17, 2025
Music Gucci Mane Reveals He Apologized To Drake & Accepted Young Thug's Apology Young Thug had spoken ill of Drake, Gucci Mane, and more in a series of leaked jail calls, which made Guwop reflect on forgiveness. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2025
Pop Culture Brian McKnight Jr Reacts To His Dad Celebrating Alleged $8 Million Legal Win Against His Mom Family issues have been plaguing the McKnight clan for a while, and it seems Brian McKnight Jr is fed up with his dad. By Zachary Horvath October 17, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Teases Drake Interview With "Legendary" Media Figure Considering the Kendrick Lamar battle, the UMG lawsuit, and the new album "ICEMAN," Drake would have a lot to talk about. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2025
Sneakers First Glimpse At Young Thug's Sp5der x Adidas Collaboration The Sp5der x Adidas collaboration teases a bold rework of an Adidas icon, marrying Young Thug’s style with sneaker culture. By Ben Atkinson October 17, 2025
Music French Montana Skates By On A Technicality In Multi-Year Sampling Lawsuit French Montana had been locked into a copyright lawsuit with producer Eddie Lee Richardson over an instrumental. By Zachary Horvath October 17, 2025
Music Diddy Sends Youngest Daughter Emotional Birthday Message Via Build-A-Bear Despite Diddy being behind bars, he's doing what he can to show support and love for his kids, especially on their birthdays. By Zachary Horvath October 17, 2025
Music Benzino Receives Unrelenting Backlash For His Shocking D'Angelo Tribute Many artists have paid their respects to the late and great and D'Angelo, but Benzino's attempt to do so is being met with boos. By Zachary Horvath October 17, 2025