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Music Jay-Z Writes Editorial On Meek Mill, Condemns The Criminal Justice System Jay-Z pens an impassioned editorial on how the criminal justice system failed Meek Mill. By Mitch Findlay November 17, 2017
Music Cassie Text Reveals She Once Told Diddy She Was “Always Ready To Freak Off” Cassie took the stand once again on the fourth day of Diddy's long-awaited sex trafficking trial, where she was cross-examined by his team. By Caroline Fisher May 15, 2025
Music JAŸ-Z Targets The Haters And Mentions Colin Kaepernick In New Freestyle Night one of JAŸ-Z's Yankee Stadium run this weekend held many special guests, compelling performances, and some bars for the critics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026
Music Westside Gunn Postpones Shady Debut Following DJ Shay's Death Following the tragic news of DJ Shay's passing, Westside Gunn announces the release date for "Who Made The Sunshine" will be pushed back. By Aron A. August 23, 2020
Music GloRilla Does Field Sobriety Tests In Bodycam Footage From DUI Arrest In the footage, GloRilla tells officers she has a gun in the car, addresses a wardrobe malfunction, and more. By Caroline Fisher April 18, 2024
Music Drakeo The Ruler Isn't Sure About Soup-Tasting Chips On "Snack Review" The California rapper hilariously taste-tests snacks from around the world and rates which are his most and least favorites. By Erika Marie July 15, 2021
Music Majid Jordan Announces “The Space Between" World Tour With dates still TBD, Majid Jordan are taking their talents on a world tour. By Kevin Goddard October 17, 2017
Music Lil Baby Dodges Questions About Partying In Vegas Prior To Canceling Festival Appearance Fans at Breakout Festival rioted after learning he pulled out at the last minute. By Erika Marie September 21, 2022
Music Diddy Allegedly Used To Take Ecstasy Pills Shaped Like President Barack Obama During Day 7 of the Diddy trial, the mogul's former assistant David James took the stand and delivered some jaw-dropping allegations. By Alexander Cole May 20, 2025
Music Lupe Fiasco Sparks Debate & Heated Reactions From Kendrick Lamar Fans Following His Twitter Spaces Event Lupe's view of Kendrick continues to be all over the place. By Zachary Horvath July 22, 2024
Music Jacquees Drops $40,000 For Beverly Hills Birthday Dinner Chris Brown, Birdman, and Ty Dolla $ign sent him 'Happy Birthday' video messages. By Erika Marie April 17, 2019
Music Jeezy Reportedly Forced To Pay Over $100K In Copyright Lawsuit Jeezy finds himself taking a legal loss after reportedly stealing a song. By Mitch Findlay April 09, 2018