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Music R Kelly’s Team Readies “Bombshell” New Evidence Amid Alleged Prison Assassination Plot Allegedly, R Kelly recently overdosed after accusing authorities of trying to bribe an Aryan Brotherhood gang leader into killing him. By Caroline Fisher June 18, 2025
Music Diddy Allegedly Asked Cassie To Celebrate Christmas With A "Freak-Off" Party The Diddy trial's jury saw alleged text message exchanges between him and Cassie, which allegedly date back to 2013. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 16, 2025
Music What Happened Between Michael Rainey Jr. & Tylil? All parties have since put out statements since the shocking incident. By Demi Phillips June 12, 2024
Reviews Vince Staples "Dark Times" Album Review Vince Staples' final album on Def Jam not only reinforces the core themes throughout his career, but also shares them more vulnerably than ever. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 28, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar's Fiancée Whitney Alford Will Appear In "Not Like Us" Video Dot is pulling out all the stops. By Elias Andrews July 03, 2024
Music 50 Cent & Netflix Sued By Former Sex Worker Over Diddy Docuseries A former sex worker named Clayton Howard alleges that his story was misrepresented in "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." By Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026
Sneakers DDG Calls Soulja Boy's New Sneaker Line Trash On Social Media DDG publicly criticized Soulja Boy's new sneaker line "Soulja Boy Drip Co." calling the shoes trash on social media sparking debate. By Ben Atkinson January 13, 2026
Music 5 Biggest Beefs In Hip Hop Right Now: Kendrick, Megan, Nicki, Drake, Cole & More In a wild turn, 2024 has already proven to be a big year for hip hop beef. With many rappers throwing shots out, here are the biggest current feuds. By TeeJay Small April 04, 2024
Music DJ Akademiks Thanks Drake For Putting Him On “Push Ups” Following Official Release Ak is hoping for some "free plaques." By Caroline Fisher April 19, 2024
Music Childish Gambino Accused Of Not Paying "Awaken, My Love!" Cover's Team Giannina Antonette Oteto has for years accused the multi-hyphenate artist of refusing legal contact for supposedly due payments. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 25, 2023
Music Charli Baltimore Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper The life of Charli Baltimore, a '90s rap phenomenon and mother, defies simple definitions and expectations. Truly an industry icon. By Jake Skudder January 09, 2024
Music Brandy's 7 Hottest Hip-Hop Collaborations The Vocal Bible blends so perfectly with rap artists. By Demi Phillips November 24, 2023