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Music Judge Warns Diddy To Stop Nodding At Jurors During Federal Trial Today, Judge Arun Subramanian told Diddy's team that if he doesn't stop gesturing at the jury, he could be kicked out of the courtroom. By Caroline Fisher June 05, 2025
Music Police Expose Top5 For Not Needing The Ankle Monitor He Cut Off On Stream Top5 was previously arrested on several charges, including the alleged possession of a restricted weapon with ammunition, earlier this year. By Cole Blake June 05, 2025
Music KARRAHBOOO Seems To Respond To Reports Of Battery Arrest The details surrounding KARRAHBOOO's reported arrest and the allegations against her are unclear, but her response is quite direct. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2025
Music Russell Simmons Hits HBO With $20 Million Lawsuit Over “On The Record” Documentary Russell Simmons accuses the filmmakers behind "On The Record" of ignoring evidence that could potentially dispute the allegations he's facing. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Music New Orleans Prison Escapee Implores Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, & Donald Trump To Help Him Antoine Massey, who's issuing this cry for help, was one of 10 prisoners to escape from Orleans Parish Prison. By Zachary Horvath June 03, 2025
Music Chxrry Becomes The "Main Character" On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update This week's "R&B Season" playlist update comes courtesy of Chxrry, Leon Thomas, Justine Skye, KAYTRANADA, Terrace Martin, and Kenyon Dixon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 01, 2025
Music Cardi B Seemingly Unleashes On Offset In Fiery Upcoming Track Recently, Cardi B went off on Offset on Twitter Spaces, telling him she hopes he will "die slow" amid their messy divorce. By Caroline Fisher June 01, 2025
Music Cassie Allegedly Brought Up Jay-Z When Encouraged To Leave Diddy Earlier this week, Diddy's former assistant Capricorn Clark took the stand during his long-awaited federal trial. By Caroline Fisher May 29, 2025
Music DMX Memorabilia Auction Earns Legal Threat From Late Rapper’s Estate Online auction house GottaHaveRockandRoll is currently offering 30 priceless pieces of DMX memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics. By Caroline Fisher May 29, 2025
Music Gene Deal Banned From Diddy Trial After Alleged Altercation Outside The Courthouse Diddy's trial is continuing with more witness testimony on Thursday, but it looks like Gene Deal won't be in attendance. By Cole Blake May 29, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky Reveals The Truth Behind Alleged Young Thug Collab Album A$AP Rocky is currently prepping his new album "Don't Be Dumb," but this has come with some rumors about Young Thug. By Alexander Cole May 28, 2025
Music 50 Cent Continues To Troll Joe Budden After Knicks Game Run-In 50 Cent began clowning Joe Budden online earlier this year, after the podcaster criticized his reaction to Irv Gotti's passing. By Caroline Fisher May 25, 2025