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Music Nicki Minaj Stirs Controversy By Supporting Donald Trump’s Granddaughter Kai Recently, Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai participated in a TikTok trend featuring Nicki Minaj's hit, “Beez In the Trap." By Caroline Fisher October 30, 2025
Music Diddy Could Get Out Of Prison This Week If Donald Trump Gets His Way Diddy is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence, although a new report suggests Donald Trump is trying to change that. By Alexander Cole October 21, 2025
Politics Gavin Newsom Claps Back After Nicki Minaj's Latest Criticism Nicki Minaj has criticized Gavin Newsom numerous times in recent months while also showing her support for Donald Trump. By Cole Blake February 24, 2026
Music Quincy Brown Insists Diddy Is A “Changed Man” During Emotional Sentencing Hearing Diddy will finally learn his fate today after being found guilty of two counts of transportation for prostitution in July. By Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025
Music Ray J Hosts Party To Celebrate Having Sex With 10,000 People This celebration of Ray J's alleged body count came before his recent arrest for a domestic altercation with Princess Love. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 27, 2025
Music Marc Lamont Hill Debates Nicki Minaj Fans About Christian “Genocide” In Nigeria Recently, Nicki Minaj spoke at the United Nations to “shine a spotlight on the deadly threats faced by thousands of Christians in Nigeria.” By Caroline Fisher November 26, 2025
Music Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dies At 81 The legendary Jimmy Cliff, who helped popularize the reggae genre across the world, died after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia. By Cole Blake November 24, 2025
Music Karrahbooo Slams "Lying" Lil Yachty, Says He Won't Let Her Leave Concrete Boys Karrahbooo recently took to Instagram Live to accuse Lil Yachty of some shady business practices amid her attempt to leave Concrete Boys. By Devin Morton September 28, 2025
Music Kanye West's Lawyers Argue Nazi Remarks Were Merely "Art" Kanye West recently issued a lengthy apology to the Jewish community for his antisemitic antics in recent years. By Cole Blake February 25, 2026
Music Cardi B Vehemently Rejects Feminism While Calling Out Her Female Fans In Explosive Rant Cardi B has received a lot of hate throughout her career in general, but it seems she's reached her boiling point. By Zachary Horvath July 22, 2024
Music Joe Budden Addresses Cardi B’s Explosive Twitter Spaces Rant Recently, Cardi B went scorched earth on Joe Budden, slamming him for criticizing her work. By Caroline Fisher July 20, 2024
Music Joe Budden Says He Makes A Million Dollars Every Time He Talks About Drake It certainly makes sense: match the most divisive rapper right now with the most divisive podcaster, and just watch the cash roll in. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 20, 2024