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Music Chico And James DeBarge Arrested On Drug Charges In Burbank New drug allegations have put Chico and James DeBarge back in the headlines following a Burbank traffic stop. By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
TV DJ Vlad Proclaims Himself "Hip-Hop Journalist Of The Decade" Following Keefe D Conviction DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac. By Alexander Cole September 01, 2026
Music Cassie Denies STD Claim As She Moves To End $35 Million Suit A new filing challenges Howard’s trafficking theory and disputes his claim that Ventura knowingly exposed him to chlamydia. By Erika Marie August 27, 2026
Music Jury For Lil Durk's Murder-For-Hire Trial Has Reportedly Been Seated While jury selection in Lil Durk's trial took longer than expected, the court is reportedly on track to hear opening statements next week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Offers A Harsh Reality Check To Meek Mill DJ Akademiks spoke about Meek Mill's booking prices, and why the artist isn't the darling of the festival circuit that he should be. By Alexander Cole October 06, 2026
Music Diddy Allegedly Paid Inmates To Cook, Clean, & Do Laundry At Fort Dix Claims from former inmates describe Diddy paying for help with daily chores while allegedly enjoying extra comforts behind bars. By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Finesse2Tymes Claims J. Prince Jr. Wants Nearly $1M To End Mob Ties Deal A fight over money and control intensifies after Finesse2Tymes claims J. Prince Jr. wants nearly $1 million to cut ties. By Erika Marie September 29, 2026
Streetwear Drake Freestyles About Kai Cenat's Vivet Backpack On Stream Drake dropped a short freestyle referencing Kai Cenat's new Vivet streaming backpack during a Kick livestream. By Ben Atkinson September 29, 2026
Music Drakeo The Ruler's Estate Hits Minor Bump In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Drakeo The Ruler's death broke the hearts of hip-hop fans almost five years ago, and his family continues to seek justice. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2026
TV Joe Budden Goes Off On His Patreon Audience Amid Guest Criticism Joe Budden's audience is starting to get frustrated with him, and on Monday, he sent a direct message to those fans. By Alexander Cole September 22, 2026
Music Young Thug Meets Fan Who Found Out How To Message Him In Jail Young Thug found himself without human contact in jail, but one fan was able to change that for him, and he never forgot about it. By Alexander Cole September 22, 2026
Music Joe Budden Explains Why He Didn't Like Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle Joe Budden went on his podcast this week to discuss the recent Jay-Z freestyle, and he did not mince words. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2026