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Music Star Celebrates The Death Of Afrika Bambaataa Radio host Troi Torain, aka Star, seems to be pretty ecstatic about the recent news regarding Afrika Bambaataa. By Zachary Horvath April 10, 2026
Music Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Faces Another Delay Lil Durk is currently awaiting his trial behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles. By Caroline Fisher February 24, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Fans Debate Common Homages On New Songs Kendrick Lamar interpolated "The Light" on the new Baby Keem album, whereas J. Cole paid homage to Common on "The Fall-Off." By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 20, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Praises Baby Keem's Creative Evolution In Third “Ca$ino” Documentary Baby Keem's long-awaited sophomore album "Ca$ino" is slated for release tomorrow, and features his cousin, Kendrick Lamar. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026
Music GloRilla’s Sister Claims She’d Need Police Protection To Confront The Rapper Earlier this month, GloRilla's sister Victoria put her on blast for allegedly neglecting their family financially. By Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026
Music Aaron Hall Has Reportedly Been Located After Going Missing Liza Gardner sued Aaron Hall and Diddy for alleged sexual assault when she was underage, and had been trying to serve Hall since 2024. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026
Politics Candace Owens Reacts To Sexyy Red Voting For Kamala Harris Sexyy Red previously backed Donald Trump. By Caroline Fisher November 02, 2024
Music Tyler, The Creator Finds His Way Home On Our Stacked New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update: Stream So many huge releases this week... Which one was your favorite? By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 02, 2024
Music J Prince Addresses Rumors His Office Was Raided By Feds J Prince has set the record straight. By Caroline Fisher October 30, 2024
Music Fans Get Into Tense Argument Over Ciara Reportedly Clearing A Sample For Megan Thee Stallion And Not Stunna Girl Stunna Girl was making headlines earlier this year in regard to this clearance issue. By Zachary Horvath October 28, 2024
Music DJ Akademiks Theorizes Lil Durk Will Face A "Big" Indictment Over Other Alleged Crimes Lil Durk was arrested for allegedly conspiring to commit murder-for-hire. By Cole Blake October 27, 2024
Music Quando Rondo Appears To Respond To Lil Durk’s Arrest With Heartfelt Message About Forgiveness Reportedly, Lil Durk faces life imprisonment or the death penalty if found guilty of murder-for-hire. By Caroline Fisher October 27, 2024