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Music Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Beyonce & More Among 2025 Emmy Nominees Kendrick Lamar is nominated for Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Variety Special (Live), and more at the 2025 Emmys. By Caroline Fisher July 15, 2025
Music Country Artist Gavin Adcock Calls Out Beyonce Over "COWBOY CARTER" And Labels It As Inauthentic Country Music There has been a lot of chatter from people all over the music world about Beyonce's "COWBOY CARTER" and how controversial it really is. By Zachary Horvath June 30, 2025
Music Streamer Trolls Megan Thee Stallion's Team At Dream Con By Saying "Free Tory Lanez" Tory Lanez's legal team has reportedly not yet filed their evidence in the Megan Thee Stallion case that they recently flaunted online. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 02, 2025
Music Diddy's Ex Assistant Alleges Prince's Security Once Stopped Him From Attacking Cassie This anonymous alleged victim also spoke on Diddy's alleged reaction to Cassie and Kid Cudi's romance during her trial testimony. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025
Music Kool & The Gang Member Michael Sumler Dead At 71 After Car Crash Michael Sumler was best known for bringing his high energy to Kool & The Gang's live performances over the years. By Cole Blake May 28, 2025
Relationships Cassie Gives Birth Two Weeks After Diddy Trial Testimony Congratulations are in order for Cassie and Alex Fine as they officially had their third child together on Tuesday. By Alexander Cole May 28, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Analyzes Young Thug’s Comment To Kid Cudi Testifying Against Diddy DJ Akademiks is known for his commentary on hip hop current events. He has been very vocal during the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music 50 Cent Reportedly Tries To Use A.I. To Troll Lil Kim Over Her Recent Photo 50 Cent and Lil Kim have been at odds ever since they collaborated in 2003, as it didn't take long for them to drift apart. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 24, 2025
Music Cassie Claims She Doesn’t Hate Diddy Despite Years Of Alleged Abuse Prosecutors recently urged a judge to ensure Cassie's testimony is completed by the end of the day, as she could go into labor soon. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks & Joe Budden Think Drake Should Invest In Promotion Like Kendrick Lamar According to Joe Budden, Drake has yet to prove he has what it takes to make it independently. By Caroline Fisher January 24, 2025
Music Drake's UMG Lawsuit Faces Significant Delay Over L.A. Wildfires Universal Music Group needs more time to respond. By Cole Blake January 23, 2025
Politics Nelly Refuses To Back Down After Backlash For Performing At Donald Trump's Inauguration Nelly is doubling down on his decision. By Cole Blake January 21, 2025