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Music Jack Harlow's "Monica" Sales Take A Serious Nosedive Following "Got Blacker" Comments Jack Harlow got himself into some trouble after saying he "Got Blacker," and now, his new album "Monica" is feeling the consequences. By Alexander Cole March 18, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Covers Funeral Costs For Local 10-Year-Old Girl NBA YoungBoy has been catching flak recently for some family matters but he's stepping up big time for another in grieving. By Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026
Music Maino Addresses Hassan Campbell Accusations & More On “Rumors 2026” Maino recently dropped off yet another new track, which features bars about some of the rumors that have followed him over the years. By Caroline Fisher March 25, 2026
Music Mero Alleges DJ Akademiks Is A Pedophile Amid Back & Forth Disses DJ Akademiks and Mero blasted each other online over Ak's criticisms of Hot 97 and their hosting change-ups. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026
Music J. Cole Admits He Lies About Feeling Like The GOAT In His Music J. Cole spoke on his self-assessment as an MC, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and a whole lot more on the "7PM In Brooklyn" podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Music Lil Woody Claims Young Thug Has "Gay Secrets" Against Rappers In His Circle Lil Woody was recently on DJ Akademiks' stream, where he offered up his views on the latest with Young Thug. By Alexander Cole March 24, 2026
Music YNW Melly Requests Prison Release Yet Again Over Alleged New Evidence YNW Melly has allegedly suffered "dehumanizing" conditions behind bars for seven years as he awaits his retrial for double murder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Sports Toosii Now On LSU's Roster After Fall Out With Syracuse Rapper and singer Toosii has been searching for a home on the collegiate level, and it appears he has found one for now with LSU. By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music Doja Cat's Father Claims He Was Kicked Out Of Her Concert After Buying Tickets Doja Cat has been going back and forth with her father on social media, and the saga is currently reaching an unfortunate place. By Alexander Cole March 24, 2026
Music The Game Responds After Being Exposed For Using Same Pick-up Line On Multiple Women The Game is still trying to find love and making things worse is that his go-to pick-up line isn't working. By Zachary Horvath March 20, 2026
Music Jay-Z Reveals "Heartbreak" And "Uncontrollable Anger" Over Tony Buzbee Lawsuit During a recent conversation with GQ, Jay-Z spoke at length about the Tony Buzbee civil case, and how it broke his heart. By Alexander Cole March 24, 2026
Music Ray J Clowns Tyrese For Disappointing Verzuz Battle With Tank Ray J crowned Tank the winner in the Tyrese Gibson "Verzuz" battle, comparing Tyrese's performance to Ray's own meager showing in 2022. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026