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Music FBG Duck's Mother Speaks Out About Lil Durk's Trial FBG Duck's mother LaSheena Weekly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lil Durk and others for the murder of her son. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
Music Joe Budden Reflects On "Difficult" But "Important" Split From Rory & Mal Joe Budden wished Rory and Mal all the best during his recent interview on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026
Music Charleston White Takes Aim At DaBaby's Kids In Wild Rant Charleston White was furious with DaBaby for recently rejecting an artist who made a painting of his two daughters. By Cole Blake April 07, 2026
Music Ice Cube Weighs In On Comparisons Between “No Vaseline” And Drake’s “Family Matters” Ice Cube recently reflected on his iconic diss track. By Caroline Fisher January 08, 2025
Music Jay-Z & Timbaland's Victory In "Big Pimpin" Sample Case Has Been Preserved A panel has affirmed the original decison that granted Jay-Z a victory in one of the industry's longest legal battles. By Milca P. June 01, 2018
Music Jay-Z’s Investment Firm Nears Deal For 50 Percent Stake In Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty LVMH’s stake could soon change hands, with MarcyPen reportedly negotiating to become Rihanna’s new partner in the cosmetics company. By Erika Marie October 05, 2026
Music J. Cole Doesn't Want To Play His Favorite Hip-Hop Around His Children J. Cole recalled how his stepfather introduced him to Tupac as a kid during his new Apple Music interview with Nadeska Alexis. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2026
Music 6lack Announces Birthday EP Dropping Soon 6lack has some heat for his fans coming next week. By Aron A. June 17, 2020
Music Kendrick Lamar’s “m.A.A.d City” Pulled Into Legal Fight Over Writing Credit 1000Milan says his work was used on “m.A.A.d City” without proper credit and is asking a jury to decide the dispute. By Erika Marie August 13, 2026
Relationships DDG Claps Back At Soulja Boy's Boxing Match Challenge Over Halle Bailey Soulja Boy has been squaring off with DDG ever since Halle Bailey accused her ex of allegedly being physically abusive. By Cole Blake May 19, 2025
Music Yasiin Bey, F.K.A. Mos Def, Gives Andre 3000 Flute Track A Rap Verse At Dubai Show The legendary MC isn't the first to give a hip-hop spin to "New Blue Sun," but he might just be the best to do it so far. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 10, 2023
Music Slim Thug Reveals Why He's So Adamant That Tory Lanez Did Shoot Megan Thee Stallion It's safe to say that Slim Thug doesn't like Tory... at all. By Zachary Horvath January 18, 2025