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Music Dej Loaf Shares A Hug With Lil Wayne On Stage: Watch Dej Loaf recently shared an embrace with Lil Wayne. By Randy Mitchell April 12, 2023
Music H.E.R. Sues Record Label MBK Entertainment To Be Released From Contract H.E.R. wants to be released from her record deal with MBK Entertainment, which she signed at 14 years old. By Cole Blake June 20, 2022
Reviews Vince Staples "Dark Times" Album Review Vince Staples' final album on Def Jam not only reinforces the core themes throughout his career, but also shares them more vulnerably than ever. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 28, 2024
Politics T.I. & Bun B Discuss Use Of Rap Lyrics In Court With Ari Melber T.I. and Bun B spoke with Ari Melber about the use of rap lyrics in criminal cases at ComplexCon. By Cole Blake November 20, 2022
Music DJ Akademiks Doesn't Understand Why SZA "Dissed" Him On New Kendrick Lamar Collab Ak thinks that SZA and Kendrick fans are trying too hard to turn a love song into a diss against him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 22, 2024
Music Offset Pens Touching Tribute To Takeoff: "Give Me Strength" Like many others, Offset continues to struggle with reconciling Takeoff's tragic death. By Erika Marie November 15, 2022
Music Diddy Lawsuit Alleges He Once Masturbated Into The Notorious B.I.G.’s Shirt The lawsuit comes after Diddy was found not guilty of the most serious charges in his criminal trial, last week. By Cole Blake July 08, 2025
Music Ray J Threatens To Slap Cam'ron, Ma$e & Shyne For Speaking On Brandy Cam'ron asked Ma$e and Brandy about their relationships with Brandy during an interview on "It Is What It Is." By Cole Blake March 18, 2026
Music Diddy Loses Ties With 18 Brands Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations Diddy is losing more support from businesses amid the fallout over his sexual assault lawsuits. By Cole Blake December 11, 2023
Music Bad Bunny's Steamy Revelations In Song: Did He Hook Up With Kendall Jenner at Her Sister's House? Bad Bunny's latest track "Fina," reveals steamy details. By Tallie Spencer October 13, 2023
Music Drake & PartyNextDoor’s “Brian Steele” Song Title Sparks Young Thug Feature Speculation Drake and PartyNextDoor's album "$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U" drops tomorrow. By Caroline Fisher February 13, 2025
Music J. Cole's Latest Comments About Drake's "ICEMAN" Will Turn Some Heads J. Cole was on "Talk With Flee," where he discussed Drake, and had some interesting comments about the new album, "ICEMAN." By Alexander Cole March 23, 2026