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Music Nicki Minaj Stole "Buy A Heart" & Meek Mill's Chain From K. Michelle, "L&HH" Star Alleges K. Michelle appeared on a recent episode of Tank's "R&B Money" podcast, and she had plenty of industry secrets to share. By Hayley Hynes September 25, 2023
Music Rapsody Delivers A Killer Freestyle Over “TV Off” On “Sway In The Morning” Rapsody stopped by “Sway” in December 2024 to drop some bars over the “tv off” beat, and the official YouTube channel has now reuploaded it. By Devin Morton July 23, 2025
Politics UK Government Faces Increased Pressure To Block Kanye West From Wireless Festival Following the release of "Bully," Kanye West is scheduled to headline London's iconic Wireless Festival in July. By Cole Blake April 06, 2026
Politics Billy Porter Blasts Nicki Minaj Over Donald Trump Support In recent weeks, Nicki Minaj has been called out by Don Lemon, Trevor Noah, and more for her allegiance to Donald Trump. By Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026
Music Selena Gomez Shows Kendrick Lamar Fandom By Rapping "Not Like Us" In Viral Clip Some fans believe this Selena Gomez video of her rapping along to Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" is A.I.-generated, but no confirmation yet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Gives DJ Akademiks His Flowers Despite Drake Beef Given the difference in views that A$AP Rocky and DJ Akademiks have with Drake, seeing this collab is a bit eyebrow-raising. By Zachary Horvath January 19, 2026
Music Lauryn Hill Honors John Forté With Emotional Tribute Following His Passing Lauryn Hill writes a heartfelt message to her friend. By Tallie Spencer January 15, 2026
Music Cash Out Ordered To Pay Sex Trafficking Victim $40 Million Amid Life Sentence One of Cash Out's sex trafficking victims has been awarded $10,000,000 in compensatory damages and $30,000,000 in punitive damages. By Caroline Fisher January 13, 2026
Music 50 Cent Closes $124 Million Development Deal With The State Of Louisiana As part of 50 Cent's deal with the state of Louisiana, three properties in downtown Shreveport will be transformed into entertainment venues. By Caroline Fisher January 13, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Affiliate Claims "Meet The Grahams" Accusations Are True The beef may be heating back up. By Elias Andrews June 17, 2024
Music The Game "Freeway's Revenge": How He Brutally Dissected Rick Ross' Persona The Game is out for blood, and thinks Rick Ross' time in the spotlight is up. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2024
Music Bow Wow Threatens To Name-Drop Rappers Who Owe Him Money Looks like Bow Wow's been quite the generous soul throughout his career, although many fans kind of scoffed at the prospect. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2024