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Music Nicki Minaj Seemingly Threatens To Expose Jay-Z, Roc Nation & Its CEO Desiree Perez Nicki Minaj most recently took purported shots at Jay-Z, Desiree Perez, Roc Nation, and the NFL on her "Banned From NO" remix. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2025
Music Lizzo Acknowledges Weight-Loss Progress With Progressive Appreciation IG Post Lizzo has addressed body-shaming her entire career. She has shown moments of defeat and triumph over the issue on various occasions. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 19, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Publicist Admits He Missed Warning Signs Of His Alleged Crimes Former PR strategist Rob Shuter recently wrote a personal essay for "The Hollywood Reporter," reflecting on his past proximity to Diddy. By Caroline Fisher June 19, 2025
Music Tory Lanez's Team Claims That He Will Be Freed "Later This Year" Representation for Tory Lanez also revealed who they are actually fighting in court as his legal team has yet to file their new evidence. By Zachary Horvath June 14, 2025
Relationships Mariah The Scientist Fans Worried For Her After BET Awards Arrival With Young Thug Goes Viral Young Thug's animal pelt mask is what folks noticed immediately, but fans of Mariah the Scientist believe the MC isn't good for her. By Zachary Horvath June 10, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Gets Mixed Reviews On His BET Awards Performance Playboi Carti has an Album of the Year contender with "MUSIC," and on Monday, he performed some of those songs at the BET Awards. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2025
Music Diddy Accused Of Sending Associates To Take Pictures Of Alleged Victim's House This lawsuit update against Diddy comes amid his federal criminal trial for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 09, 2025
Music "Jane" Texted Diddy Her Problems Over Allegedly Sleeping With Strangers During the Diddy trial, an anonymous alleged sex trafficking victim took the stand and made various allegations about their relationship. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 09, 2025
Music Woman Who Screamed Out During Diddy's Trial Breaks Silence Judge Arun Subramanian had officers remove the woman from the courtroom after she screamed out to Diddy, earlier this week. By Cole Blake June 04, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Fans Call Out Carl Crawford For Flaunting RIAA Plaques Megan Thee Stallion sued Carl Crawford's label 1501 Certified Entertainment in 2020, alleging that she was trapped in exploitative contract. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Music Young Thug Has Never-Before-Seen Promo Tactic For "UY SCUTI" Young Thug has decided to use one of his nicknames as a way to try out something no rapper has most likely ever done for an album rollout. By Zachary Horvath June 04, 2025
Music Diddy's Lawyer Brian Steel Questions Accuser's Story During Trial Diddy's defense attorney Brian Steel cross-examined "Mia," an anonymous alleged victim who took the stand during trial this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2025