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Music "The Punisher" Thinks Diddy Trial's Jury Reached The Right Verdict Sharay Hayes, a male dancer who testified in the Diddy trial, expressed concern for how Cassie and "Jane" caught scrutiny from the public. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Jim Jones, Maino, Dave East, & Fabolous Announce "Let's Rap About It" Podcast Jim Jones announced a new podcast with several NYC staples, including Fabolous, Dave East, and Maino. The first episode premieres on Monday. By Devin Morton September 21, 2025
Music Kanye West's South Korea Listening Party Abruptly Canceled Over His Nonstop Controversies The drama comes after Kanye West released a controversial single from his "Cuck" album titled, "Heil Hitler." By Cole Blake May 19, 2025
Music Playboi Carti & The Alchemist Collab Leaks Online And Fans Are In Disbelief Playboi Carti is still running the charts with "MUSIC," whereas The Alchemist has even more heat coming after his 2 Chainz and Larry June LP. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2025
Music J. Cole Calls Out Rappers Who Use Beef To Sell Records J. Cole recently dropped off a new batch of freestyles in honor of his 41st birthday, and he didn't hold back. By Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026
Music Stephen A Smith Mistakenly Refers To Christian Kirk As "Charlie Kirk" Stephen A Smith was discussing Christian Kirk's performance in the Houston Texans' 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. By Cole Blake January 13, 2026
Music Prosecutors In Lil Durk Trial Detail Plan To Call Cooperating Witnesses To Testify Lil Durk is being accused in federal court of ordering, organizing, and financing an attack on Quando Rondo in 2022 that took Lul Pab's life. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2026
Music Social Media Is Accusing Doechii Of "Mistreating" Her Assistants Doechii has gone from being one of hip-hop's most beloved newcomers to one of the most scrutinized in the entire industry. By Zachary Horvath May 06, 2025
Music Tony Buzbee Blasts Jay-Z's Sanction Requests In New Filing From Sexual Assault Lawsuit Buzbee's attorneys and his Jane Doe client's lawyers don't think Jay-Z's efforts will yield any success. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2025
Music Ashanti Receives Backlash Over Nelly's Inauguration Performance Fans come for Ashanti over Nelly's inaugural performance. By Bryson "Boom" Paul January 19, 2025
Music Queen Naija Sparks Fierce Debate With Shady Tweet About TikTok Ban Queen Naija has a hot take. By Caroline Fisher January 17, 2025
Music Skilla Baby Offers To Cover Costs Of Celebration Of Life For Missing Teen, Na'Ziyah Harris Skilla Baby wants to help out. By Cole Blake January 15, 2025