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Music Digital Nas Refutes The Validity Of Kanye West's "Cousins" Digital Nas saying this isn't too surprising considering that he's been close with Kanye West for a few years now. By Zachary Horvath December 04, 2025
Music Cassie Ventura & Alex Fine's Emotional 2019 Footage Resurfaces After Diddy Testimony Cassie Ventura found fame during the Myspace era with her classic song "Me and U." The song led to her signing to Bad Boy. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 17, 2025
Music Jam Master Jay Trial Begins Two Decades After His Murder A couple of days after the jury selection process began, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington face life in prison if convicted. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 29, 2024
Politics Plies Demands That White Men Vote For Kamala Harris During Election Plies wants the favor returned. By Elias Andrews July 25, 2024
Music Spotify Finally Settles $1.6 Billion Copyright Lawsuit Spotify has reached a settlement in their lawsuit with Wixen Music Publishing. By Alexander Cole December 21, 2018
Music Playboi Carti Has Fans Thinking He's In Album Mode Carti is making some interesting moves. By Alexander Cole March 30, 2023
Music Diddy’s Ex-Assistant Capricorn Clark Alleges He Kidnapped Her Over Missing Jewelry Capricorn Clark took the witness stand in Diddy's criminal trial on Tuesday after a break for Memorial Day Weekend. By Cole Blake May 27, 2025
Politics Freddie Gibbs Criticizes Gary, Indiana's Power Response As Relief Efforts Grow A weeks-long power crisis in Gary prompted Freddie Gibbs to speak out about neglect in the predominantly Black city he calls home. By Erika Marie August 25, 2026
Music Fivio Foreign Refuses To Sell His Catalog For Eight Figure Payout Five Foreign is blazing his own trail. By Zachary Horvath September 27, 2023
Music Raz B Details Setting Up Lil Fizz's Apology To Omarion Raz B opens up about Lil Fizz's apology to Omarion. By Aron A. January 16, 2023
Music Drake, Eminem & More Among Spotify’s Most-Streamed Rappers Ever Spotify recently released lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in honor of the 20th anniversary of its launch. By Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026
TV Joe Budden Subliminally Called Out By Rory & Mal During Diddy Conversation Rory & Mal spoke strongly about the situation. By Alexander Cole November 22, 2023