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Music J. Cole Makes Fans’ Day With A FaceTime Call One J. Cole fan recently ran into the rapper at a Nike Store in Nashville, and decided to surprise his group chat. By Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026
Original Content Word On The Street: Did Drake Steal XXXTENTACION's Flow? "Look at Me" vs "KMT"? The people of Los Angeles weigh in. By Danny Schwartz April 03, 2017
Music 50 Cent's Ex Alleges She Only Signed Away Her Life Rights Out Of Fear For Her Safety 50 Cent's publishing company, G-Unit Books, is suing Shaniqua Tompkins for allegedly profiting off of her life story. By Cole Blake January 26, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Obliterates J. Cole's New Song "Disc 2 Track 2" And His Artistry DJ Akademiks doesn't seem excited for J. Cole's upcoming album "The Fall-Off" based on his harsh reaction to its new single "Disc 2 Track 2." By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Avoids Charges & Arrest After Riding Passenger In Drug Bust NBA YoungBoy was the passenger of a car that Utah police found drugs in during a traffic stop, but his colleagues claimed responsibility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 01, 2026
Music DD Osama Confronts N3on For Disrespecting His Deceased Brother Osama warned the popular streamer that they don't come from the same place, whereas N3on offered his sincere apologies. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 18, 2024
Music Nicki Minaj Shows Off Her Flexibility With An On-Stage Split During "Pink Friday 2" Show Some fans were disappointed with her incomplete split. By Lavender Alexandria March 04, 2024
Music What Is Bruno Mars' Best-Selling Album? Bruno Mars’ ability to chuck out relatable love songs was responsible for his massive appeal. By Demi Phillips November 27, 2023
Music Ray J & Brandy's Mother Gives Health Update Following Recent Hospitalization Sonja Norwood had a bad reaction to IV vitamin therapy a few weeks back. By Caroline Fisher November 08, 2023
Music Playboi Carti Called Out By UnoTheActivist For "Selling His Soul" UnoTheActivist airs out his family drama with Playboi Carti. By Alex Zidel September 25, 2018
Music Drake Fans' OVO Takeover At Kendrick Lamar's Toronto Concert Canceled By Police Drake's OVO fanbase include the rap star's most devoted fans. OVO stands for October's Very Own. OVO's mascot is an owl. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 12, 2025
Music Lil Durk Accused Of Ordering Hits On O’Block Allies Who Failed To Avenge King Von Lil Durk is currently behind bars on charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot, which prosecutors accuse him of orchestrating. By Caroline Fisher October 07, 2025