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Music Brandy Says Monica Shot Down IG Live Battle Brandy explains why there will not be an IG Live head-to-head between her and fellow r'n'b OG, Monica. By Rose Lilah May 18, 2020
Sports Dwyane Wade Recorded A Verse For Rick Ross' Upcoming Track Dwyane Wade reveals that he recently hopped on a track with Rick Ross, and explains how Kobe Bryant inspired him to do so. By Kyle Rooney February 19, 2020
Music Kodak Black Pops Up On Instagram Live From Prison Kodak Black's taps in from behind bars. By Aron A. March 21, 2020
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Signs $5 Million Deal For One Performance: Report Tekashi 6ix9ine will reportedly be performing songs from his upcoming album, being paid $5 million for a live-streaming deal. By Alex Zidel July 24, 2020
Music Three 6 Mafia & Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's IG Live Battle Isn't On Verzuz Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will go head-to-head in a hits battle tonight, but it won't happen on Verzuz. By Alex Zidel April 30, 2020
Music Xscape & SWV Battle It Out In Exciting "Verzuz" Showdown SWV and Xscape went head-to-head on Saturday night's "Verzuz." By Cole Blake May 09, 2021
TV Chloe Bailey Takes Impressive Nina Simone Cover To GMA Chloe Bailey stunned fans with her version of "Feeling Good." By Taya Coates June 21, 2021
Music Soulja Boy's Accuser Granted Restraining Order Against Rapper: Report Soulja Boy agrees to a three-year domestic violence restraining order granted to the woman suing him for sexual assault. By Aron A. July 17, 2021
Pop Culture Akademiks Announces He's Returning To Complex During a recent Twitch stream, DJ Akademiks confirms his return to Complex with a new season of "On The Sticks." By Mitch Findlay April 14, 2021
Music Nicki Minaj Sends A Warning Shot At An Unnamed Adversary Nicki Minaj warns an unnamed individual that "it’s all fun & games" until she escalates the situation. By Joshua Robinson May 14, 2021
Music Billie Eilish Might Headline Coachella, Travis Scott Removed: Report Billie Eilish will be filling one of the three headlining slots at Coachella 2022 while Travis Scott appears out for good. By Aron A. January 05, 2022
Music Offset Throws Surprise Party For Cardi B's Birthday: Watch The "Then BOOM!" Clip Surprised on an empty stomach. By Zaynab October 13, 2018