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Music Big30 To Be Released From Jail Ahead Of Gucci Mane Kidnapping Trial Big30 and Pooh Shiesty are set to go on trial for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of legendary artist Gucci Mane. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Music Latto Responds To Joe Budden's Insinuation That Drake Is Writing For Her Joe Budden recently insinuated that Drake might be writing for Latto, and the "Big Mama" artist did not appreciate that. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2026
Music Jay-Z Accuses Tony Buzbee Of Covering Up Illegal Practice Via Fake Death Threat Tony Buzbee is the lawyer who helped an accuser pursue a since-dismissed sexual assault case against Jay-Z and Diddy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026
Music Cardi B Sues Tasha K's Husband Over Allegedly Hiding Assets The years-long legal battle between Cardi B and Tasha K continues, as the rapper is now targeting the blogger's husband. By Erika Marie May 27, 2026
Music Drake's Triple Album Release Gives J. Cole A New Sales Record Drake just came through with three new albums, and by virtue of too many options, J. Cole has quietly earned a new record. By Alexander Cole May 26, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Shows Off Her Pole-Dancing Prowess Megan Thee Stallion is putting in work via pole-dancing classes and Pilates, and fans are more than happy to see the results. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music The Grammys Allegedly Reached Out To Drake For "ICEMAN" Submissions Drake has previously declined submitting his work for Grammys consideration on multiple occasions, and UMG is allegedly pushing for a change. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music Elliott Wilson Declares Drake's "ICEMAN" Album Of The Year Elliott Wilson said he put his personal feelings aside, recognizing the quality on Drake's "ICEMAN" tracklist. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music Jay-Z, Beyoncé & Their Kids Spotted On Rare Family Outing Jay-Z and Beyoncé's children, Blue Ivy Carter and twins Rumi and Sir, have varying relationships to public life, but they stick together. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music Molly Santana's Praise For Nicki Minaj Resurfaces After Drake's "ICEMAN" Molly Santana was on Drake's "ICEMAN" cut "Ran To Atlanta" with Future, a Young Money moment that makes sense given her Nicki Minaj fandom. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026
Music Kodak Black Posts Bail Over Fleeing Charges, His Lawyer Slams Prosecutors Kodak Black is facing a lot of legal trouble, as he also has a separate drug trafficking case to handle in court. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2026
Music Joe Budden Thinks Drake Sounds "Evolved" On New Album "ICEMAN" "The Joe Budden Podcast" spoke on Drake's triple album release and how "ICEMAN" connects to his earlier discography. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2026