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Music The Game Hits Complex With His Own List Of The Top 100 Rappers From L.A. The Game landed at number 11 on Complex's top 100 Los Angeles rappers list, and unlike the publication, he included 2Pac in his own ranking. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 02, 2025
Music MGA Wants A Rematch With T.I. In Court Over $71 Million Judgement T.I. is also suing former friend Sabrina Peterson for defamation of character. He is seeking damages for the harm caused by public statements. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 01, 2025
Music Diddy Takes Another Loss In Court As Judge Refuses To Strike Trauma Expert’s Testimony Trauma expert Dawn Hughes recently took the stand in Diddy's sex trafficking trial, discussing abusive relationships, trauma bonds, and more. By Caroline Fisher June 01, 2025
Music Rod Wave Stampede From Old Concert Leads To Lawsuit Rod Wave was NOT named in this lawsuit, but the site that held this specific tour stop is being accused of gross negligence. By Zachary Horvath May 31, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up With “Boondocks” Producer Carl Jones For New Anime Series Megan Thee Stallion has set expectations for her new anime series high, telling fans they "ain’t never seen an anime like this." By Caroline Fisher May 31, 2025
Music Snoop Dogg Reacts To Donald Trump Pardoning NBA YoungBoy And Commuting Larry Hoover There has been some confusion around how Donald Trump actually assisted Larry Hoover, but Snoop Dogg is happy to see him getting help. By Zachary Horvath May 31, 2025
Music Diddy's Lawyer Brian Steel Questions Accuser's Story During Trial Diddy's defense attorney Brian Steel cross-examined "Mia," an anonymous alleged victim who took the stand during trial this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2025
Politics Donald Trump Reportedly Responds To Requests To Pardon Diddy There has been much speculation about U.S. President Donald Trump and the Diddy trial, whether from Suge Knight or allegedly close sources. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 30, 2025
Music Latto Claps Back At People Making A Fuss Over Her Body Count Lyrics This wouldn't be the first time Latto sparked some online debate for particularly striking lyrical content... But is it worth the discourse? By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025
Music Clipse Seemingly Unveil Release Date For New Album "Let God Sort Em Out" Pusha T and No Malice will release their single "Ace Trumpets" later this week. Like the rest of this album, Pharrell is behind the boards. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025
Music SZA Abruptly Leaves Meet & Greet After Fan Throws Bracelet At Her SZA abruptly ended a meet and greet in Phoenix after having a bracelet thrown at her by a fan. She kept the bracelet, though. By Devin Morton May 28, 2025
Music Clipse Preview Their First New Single In Over 15 Years Ahead Of New Album Clipse are finally gearing up to drop their first album in over 15 years, and have enlisted the help of a familiar name on the production side. By Devin Morton May 28, 2025