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Music Ice-T Explains Why He Changed Lyrics To Call Out ICE Ice-T is standing on his decision. By Tallie Spencer January 29, 2026
Music D4vd’s “Romantic Homicide” Climbs Charts After Missing Teen Is Found In His Tesla The body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who went missing last year, was found in an impounded Tesla registered to D4vd this month. By Caroline Fisher September 19, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Kicks Off "Pink Friday 2" Tour In Oakland: See The Barbz' Reactions Fan are very excited about this trek's setlist, production value, show structure, outfits, and most of all, the Trinidadian MC's energy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 02, 2024
Music Rick Ross Reveals His First Rap Name In The 4th Grade His nickname derived from a famous 1980s film, and you'll never guess which one. By Erika Marie January 31, 2023
Music Big Sean & Doechii Plant Their Flags On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update Other amazing rap releases on "Fire Emoji" this week came from Destroy Lonely, A$AP Rocky, BNYX, Chance The Rapper, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 31, 2024
Music B2K's Raz B Gets Off In Alleged Domestic Abuse Case B2K singer Raz B has been released from police custody. By Alex Zidel May 03, 2019
Music Ski Mask The Slump God Promises 16 New Songs In October Ski Mask The Slump God is set to bring us a few spooky treats. By Mitch Findlay August 13, 2018
Music LUCKI Sued By EMPIRE For Alleged Contract Breach After Releasing Song Via Rival Distributor LUCKI is facing a lawsuit from EMPIRE after allegedly breaching his contract by releasing music through rival distributor UnitedMasters. By Tallie Spencer October 23, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Publicist Admits He Missed Warning Signs Of His Alleged Crimes Former PR strategist Rob Shuter recently wrote a personal essay for "The Hollywood Reporter," reflecting on his past proximity to Diddy. By Caroline Fisher June 19, 2025
Music 50 Cent Clowns Keefe D For Claiming Diddy Didn't Murder Tupac 50 Cent wants to make a bet that Duane "Keefe D" Davis will get a 20-year prison sentence for the murder of Tupac. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026
Music Mach-Hommy Announces New Album Is Dropping November 26th, Brings "Notorious Dump Legends" To DSPs Mach-Hommy continues to slowly add his discography to digital streaming platforms. By Taylor McCloud November 04, 2021
Music Irv Gotti Swears Off Answering Questions About Ashanti From Now On "I got slandered for telling the absolute truth," he says, after promising to only answer "NO COMMENT" to questions about the singer. By Erika Marie August 29, 2022