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Music XXXTENTACION Murder Accomplice Who Pled Guilty Might Be Free Soon Given a sentence reduction and credit from the judge for time served, Robert Allen could be a free man come December. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 27, 2023
Music Boosie Badazz Prepares To Unleash Controversial Track “Letter To The Gays” Boosie Badazz is doubling down on all of his offensive takes. By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2024
Music Cam'ron Playfully Grills Ma$e About His Cameo In 50 Cent's "Window Shopper" Video "The people want to know ... what was your role exactly in that?" By Tallie Spencer November 28, 2023
Politics Lil Wayne Explains The Backstory Of His Infamous Donald Trump Photo Lil Wayne says he wasn't worried about possible backlash to his decision to pose with Donald Trump. By Cole Blake April 22, 2025
Music DJ Drama's Opioid Addiction Cost Him Six Figures Every Year, He Says After Recovery The "Gangsta Grillz" icon is fortunately in a much better place, and recently reflected on the factors that compelled him to get clean. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 22, 2023
Streetwear Chrisean Rock & Junior Match Outfits During Studio Session, She Previews Emotional New Music Rock's been working on a song about being accused of clout chasing when taking her baby boy to get blessed. By Hayley Hynes November 19, 2023
Music DJ Akademiks Reveals Why He's Done Criticizing Jay-Z And Roc Nation DJ Akademiks has been steadily criticizing Jay-Z and Roc Nation as of late, although now it seems like he wants to change course. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
Sports Donald Trump Plays Dumb When Asked About Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Bad Bunny poked fun at fans upset with the NFL's decision to select him during an appearance on "Saturday Night Live." By Cole Blake October 07, 2025
Music Jermaine Dupri Weighs In On Dawn Robinson's Precarious Living Situation Jermaine Dupri doubts Dawn Robinson's story, but elsewhere, her ex husband offered her another job from a more sympathetic perspective. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025
Music What Is Lil Durk's Best-Selling Album? Lil Durk's made some significant strides in his career. By Axl Banks November 13, 2023
Music R. Kelly Says He's "Infuriated & Heartbroken" Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations R. Kelly issues a statement about recent sexual misconduct allegations against him. By Aron A. April 30, 2018
Music Diddy Holds His Youngest Daughter In New Photo: "My Love" Diddy is focused on his family. By Cole Blake May 15, 2024