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Music XXXTENTACION Takes His Cousin To Prom XXXTENTACION shows some familial love. By Mitch Findlay May 15, 2017
Music TMZ Apologizes To T.I. Over Precious Harris Report, Says It Was "Inappropriate & Wrong" The rapper has been grieving the loss of his sister after she passed away unexpectedly. By Erika Marie June 06, 2019
Pop Culture IShowSpeed Quotes Drake And Flexes Broken Planet Drip "My youngins richer than all you rappers, and they all stream." By Ben Mock October 07, 2023
Original Content 10 Toronto Rappers To Watch A quick list of dope rappers to keep on your radar from Toronto. By Anders Marshall November 30, 2017
Music Nicki Minaj Dodges Mansion Sale By Satisfying Guard's $500,000 Default Judgement Nicki Minaj has been at risk of losing her $20 million dollar house over this alleged assault lawsuit that had been active since 2021. By Zachary Horvath January 22, 2026
Music Diddy Allegedly Faces Disturbing Conditions At Fort Dix According to Joe Giudice, Diddy is likely to witness plenty of violence and other shocking activity during his stay at Fort Dix. By Caroline Fisher November 20, 2025
Music Fetty Wap Secures Early Prison Release For Next Holiday Season Beyond some prison photos and calls for his freedom from his family, we haven't been able to hear much about Fetty Wap during his sentence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 16, 2025
Music Max B Asks Method Man To Get Him A Job At New York Jets Game Method Man was working as a photographer during the New York Jets win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. By Cole Blake November 10, 2025
Politics Cardi B Complains About "Poor People" Who Voted For Donald Trump Cardi B vented about the economy and called out voters who supported Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election. By Cole Blake October 27, 2025
Music Houston Hip-Hop Legend Michael "5000" Watts Passes Away At 52 Michael "5000" Watts founded the Swishahouse label in Houston and was instrumental in chopped–and–screwed's rise in hip-hop culture. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Music 50 Cent Taunts Ja Rule After Viral Confrontation With Uncle Murda & Tony Yayo Uncle Murda and Tony Yayo recently got into a heated back-and-forth with Ja Rule on a flight, prompting 50 Cent to share his thoughts. By Caroline Fisher February 10, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Wants Chris Brown To Perform At The Super Bowl Halftime Show Boosie Badazz's post about Chris Brown comes as Bad Bunny is gearing up to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday. By Cole Blake February 03, 2026