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Music August Alsina Defends Close Friend Zu's Viral Video Of Him Against Fans With This Stern Response August Alsina and Zu against the world. By Bryson "Boom" Paul January 04, 2025
Viral Kanye West Hypes Up New Album "Bully" With Bizarre Meme Featuring Kai Cenat's Horse You may remember this horse from a popular Kai stream earlier this year... But what's it got to do with Ye? By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Sued By Ex Manager For Alleged Assault And Battery The allegations don't date back far. By Elias Andrews January 03, 2025
Music Kanye West Proclaims "The Last Of Us Part 2" The "Best Game Ever Made" Kanye West has found a new favorite video game. By Cole Blake January 02, 2025
Music Dr. Dre & Ice Cube's Sir Jinx Sues Warner, Atlantic, & UMG Over Legendary West Coast Rapper Yo-Yo Sir Jinx ain't playing with Yo-Yo and the record labels. By Bryson "Boom" Paul January 01, 2025
Music SZA Is Still Holding On Strong On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update Our last update of the year is a tiny one, so here's your chance to revisit this year's best R&B. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 29, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar Nabs Three Platinum-Eligible Hits Off Of "GNX" With Over One Million Units Sold The people have picked their favorites. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2024
Music Drake Says "Free Tory Lanez" &"Free Lil Durk" During DRIZZMAS Livestream With Adin Ross Drake wants the bros free By Bryson "Boom" Paul December 27, 2024
Music Young Thug Accused Of Faking His Emotions During Viral Jail Call With Leena Sayed This whole situation is one huge invasion of privacy. By Alexander Cole December 24, 2024
Music Erica Mena Apologizes To Nicki Minaj After Defending Ex Safaree The reality star has changed her tune. By Elias Andrews December 23, 2024
Music The Game Calls Leaking Phone Calls The "New Snitching" Amid Young Thug Controversy The Game took to Instagram to deliver a post that doubled as both a minor defense of Young Thug and a callout of whoever's leaked his calls. By Devin Morton September 07, 2025
Music Latto & Ice Spice Bury The Hatchet On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update In addition to the beef-squashing single from Latto and Ice Spice, "Fire Emoji" also boasts new cuts from Don Toliver and Tierra Whack. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2025