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Music Young Thug Suicide Vest Theory Disproved After Rapper's Court Appearance Many folks brought forth plenty of theories as to what Thugger wore under his sweater in court, which turned out to be harmless. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2024
Music G-Eazy Insists Demi Lovato Is "Just A Friend" After The Two Were Seen Holding Hands G-Eazy dispels rumors of dating Demi Lovato. By Aron A. July 19, 2018
Music Swizz Beatz Believes Scott Storch & Mannie Fresh Deserve "Verzuz" Rematch The megaproducer said their early "Verzuz" pairing was "a little bit off." By Erika Marie November 20, 2020
Music Drake Cryptically Teases Next Music Video From "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" Drake's "Nokia" will be getting a music video after the song returned to the Billboard Hot 100 chart's top 10, last week. By Cole Blake March 17, 2025
Music Travis Scott Accused Of Pulling "PR Stunt" By Astroworld Victim's Family The grandparents of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, the youngest victim in the Astroworld Fest tragedy, call out Travis Scott for the "Project HEAL" initiative. By Aron A. March 10, 2022
Music Diddy Defense Labels Him An Alleged Abuser, Not A Sex Trafficker, In Closing Argument In court today, Marc Agnifilo claimed that if Diddy were being charged with domestic violence, he would have allegedly pleaded guilty. By Caroline Fisher June 27, 2025
Music Prosecutors Push To Put Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Back Behind Bars Pooh Shiesty and his father were both arrested last week for their alleged involvement in the robbery and kidnapping of Gucci Mane. By Caroline Fisher April 08, 2026
Music The Dream Reveals "Ménage à Trois: Sextape Vol. 4, 5, 6" Is Coming Soon The Dream keeps 'em coming. By Karlton Jahmal January 04, 2019
Music N.E.R.D. Reveal Covert Art, Release Date For Upcoming Album Get your N.E.R.D. on this holiday season. By Matt F November 22, 2017
Music Travis Scott & Alexander “AE” Edwards’ Brawl Leaves Cher Proud: “He Finished It” Cher insists that her boyfriend didn't start the viral fight. By Caroline Fisher June 02, 2024
Music J.I.D. Previews Some New Heat Though it's been a minute since J.I.D. has dropped off some new music, it would appear he's sitting on some bangers. By Mitch Findlay April 06, 2020
Music Travis Scott Delivers One-Time-Only "Astroworld" Merch Collection Via LA Retailer Travis Scott is running merch tables at an incredible turnover rate. By Devin Ch February 14, 2019