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Sports Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hospitalized After Shattering Hip At Concert "We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem," rep Deborah Morales says. By Caroline Fisher December 16, 2023
Music Lil Kim Joins Latto Onstage In NYC: Watch Latto's "Sugar Honey Iced Tea" tour continues to impress. By Caroline Fisher November 01, 2024
Music Ray J Insists Diddy Should Have Been Acquitted Of All Charges Ray J has been vocal with his support for Diddy throughout the Bad Boy founder's entire legal battle so far. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Music Suge Knight Says Rappers Need To Unionize & Deserve Pensions Suge Knight wants better long-term benefits for rappers. By Cole Blake November 21, 2023
Music Swizz Beatz Divulges On Dream About DMX Swizz's most recent dream had himself in awe. By James Jones April 26, 2023
Music Rich The Kid Fires Back At Elliott Wilson Over "Lucky" Criticism Rich The Kid is accusing Elliott Wilson of hating. By Cole Blake February 13, 2024
Music Mary J Blige Responds To Flavor Flav Comparing Her To Taylor Swift She agrees that they have similar songwriting styles. By Lavender Alexandria April 19, 2024
Music SZA Hints At Possible Feature On Cardi B’s Sophomore Album, “Am I The Drama?” Cardi B's eagerly anticipated sophomore album, "Am I The Drama?," is scheduled to drop on September 19, 2025. By Caroline Fisher June 24, 2025
Music Ice-T Honored With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Feb. 17th is officially Ice-T Day in Hollywood. By Aron A. February 17, 2023
Music Cardi B Vows To Get Revenge On Credit Card Thieves According to Cardi B, the two men who stole her credit card are "lucky" that she doesn't have their address. By Caroline Fisher April 08, 2026
Pop Culture Zendaya Makes Surprise Coachella Appearance Zendaya drove fans crazy with a surprise Mojave Stage appearance at Coachella. By Ben Mock April 23, 2023
Music d4vd's Remaining U.S. Tour Dates Canceled Amid Homicide Investigation d4vd was also reportedly set to appear at a Grammy Museum event next week, but it seems like that's also off the table. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2025