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Music DJ Akademiks Accuses Netflix Of Obtaining Diddy Docuseries Footage Unethically 50 Cent has been teasing "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" for a while now, but according to DJ Akademiks, there might be more to the story. By Caroline Fisher December 02, 2025
Music Florida Rapper POORSTACY Dead At 26 POORSTACY was nominated for a Grammy for his work on the "Bill & Ted Face the Music" soundtrack and also collaborated with Travis Barker. By Cole Blake December 01, 2025
Sports Killer Mike Publicly Apologizes To Steph & Ayesha Curry After Criticizing Her Killer Mike crossed a line earlier this month while reacting to a TikTok about Ayesha and Steph Curry's relationship dynamic. By Zachary Horvath October 01, 2025
Music Vic Mensa Addresses MAGA Rappers Making "Lynching" Music After Delta State University Student Death Vic Mensa recently reunited with fellow Chicago native Chance The Rapper's new album, Star Line, on the track "Back To The Go." By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 28, 2025
Music Young Thug Pays Tribute To Fulton County Courthouse, The Place That Changed His Life Forever Young Thug plea deal includes the rapper complete community service and be banned from residing in metro Atlanta. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 28, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar’s GNX: Bogotá Concert Canceled At The Last-Minute, Reason Unknown Kendrick Lamar's GNX album features the hit songs "Luther" featuring SZA, "tv off," and "squabble up," all performed at the Super Bowl. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 28, 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 Tyler, The Creator Explains Why Artists Need To Be "Delusional" Tyler, the Creator spoke about his own delusions for a conversation in partnership with the brand, Converse. By Cole Blake May 29, 2025
Music Kodak Black Raps About Desires Of Dinner With Kendall & Kylie Jenner On Travis Scott’s “Jackboys 2” Track In the past, Kodak Black has been involved in controversy over attempts to lust over high-profile women such as Lauren London and Cardi B. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 13, 2025
Music Diddy Sparks Chris Brown Debate Online Following Disturbing Cassie Video Comparisons between the two are being made on social media. By Cole Blake May 18, 2024
Music Who Is OhGeesy? The rising rapper already has a stack of impressive music in his catalog. By Demi Phillips December 05, 2023
Music What Is Queen Latifah's Best-Selling Album? Rediscover Queen Latifah's album that redefined hip-hop with its powerful blend of music and social empowerment. By Rain Adams November 15, 2023