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Music Jay-Z Unveils Upcoming Pop-Ups In New York City For "Reasonable Doubt's" 30th Brooklyn and Manhattan will host interactive fan experiences to celebrate 30 years since Jay-Z entered the game with "Reasonable Doubt." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2026
Music Charlamagne Tha God Slams “Boring” Kanye West For Trying Too Hard To Be Controversial Kanye West has been making headlines lately for posting swastikas, praising Hitler, demanding Diddy's freedom, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 17, 2025
Music Former Assistant For Diddy Testifies That Cassie Was Too Scared To Leave The Diddy trial continued on Monday and it was here where we heard testimony from the mogul's former assistant, David James. By Alexander Cole May 20, 2025
Music YFN Lucci Believes Gunna Should Explain YSL Plea Deal To Young Thug Since Young Thug was able to squash his beef with YFN Lucci, the latter thinks a reconciliation with Gunna is in the cards. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2025
Music Soulja Boy & Bow Wow Engage In Friendly Banter Ahead Of Verzuz Battle Soulja Boy and Bow Wow are ready to see who has the best catalog. By Alexander Cole May 29, 2021
TV The Weeknd & Roddy Ricch Added To Lineup Of 2020 MTV VMAs Performers The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma and CNCO join the list of performers for the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony. By Keenan Higgins August 11, 2020
Music Swamp Izzo Addresses Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan's Fallout Over Alleged Industry Politics Rich Homie Quan is sadly no longer here to add to DJ Swamp Izzo's comments about Young Thug's rise and Rich Gang's fall. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2025
Music YesJulz Tired Of "Misogynistic Yes Men," Will Fight Tooth And Nail Against Kanye West In $8 Million Lawsuit YesJulz is trying to stand tall amid all of the backlash. By Zachary Horvath March 19, 2024
Music Who Is Ab-Soul? Hip-Hop's Respected Emcee We're taking a look into the illustrious hip-hop career of Top Dawg Entertainment and L.A.'s underdog, Ab-Soul. By Caleb Hardy May 31, 2023
Pop Culture Kanye West's 7 Biggest Controversies: From Taylor Swift To Donald Trump Ye’s controversies include the infamous Taylor Swift feud and his recurrent antisemitic comments. By Demi Phillips October 18, 2023
Music BMI Sends Trump Campaign Cease & Desist Over Rihanna Music Usage Rihanna is serious about her music usage. By Chantilly Post November 09, 2018
Music Kanye West Reveals Why He's So Supportive Of Diddy Despite Sex Trafficking Allegations Kanye West's support of Diddy is just one of countless controversial stances he's taken on social media in recent days. By Cole Blake March 20, 2025