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Music Suge Knight Alleges Tupac Begged Suge To Kill Him After Vegas Shooting Suge Knight has made many allegations about the murder of Tupac Shakur, and some folks even allege that he was responsible. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Relationships Chrisean Rock Claims She Is Why Blueface Still Has A Career Chrisean Rock and Blueface have not been able to make amends, and it seems it's going to stay that way for now. By Zachary Horvath June 25, 2025
Music Dame Dash & Fiancée Join The Hipsters To Promote His New Album, Perform A TikTok Routine Dame Dash began his rock music career after a split from Jay-Z and their Roc-A-Fella Records. 365 is the latest album. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 22, 2025
Music R Kelly's Lawyer Explains Why More Celebrities Haven't Testified In Diddy Trial The Diddy trial has featured a few high-profile names on the stand, namely Kid Cudi and Sean Combs' former partner Cassie Ventura. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Thinks Only One Atlanta Rapper Can Beat New York In A "Verzuz" DJ Akademiks used the 50 Cent and T.I. beef to make a larger point about Atlanta hip-hop versus New York rap. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026
Music J. Cole Spotted Filming Another Music Video For "The Fall-Off" J. Cole popped into Nashville this week and part of that trip included this music video shoot for "The Fall-Off." By Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026
Music Ja Rule Says He'll "Never" Reconcile With 50 Cent & Tony Yayo Despite Recent Apology Ja Rule previously issued a formal apology for his role in the viral run-in with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda. By Cole Blake February 18, 2026
Politics Homeland Security Brutally Responds To Cardi B By Revisiting Her Stripping Past Cardi B has been very vocal about her stance on Donald Trump and ICE, so Homeland Security is coming back with some harsh words of their own. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
Relationships Freddie Gibbs Accused Of Domestic Violence By Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend: A Break Down Of Allegations & Receipts Freddie Gibbs later shared receipts in response to his ex-girlfriend's claims. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi May 16, 2024
Streetwear Rihanna Claims ASAP Rocky's Fashion Choices Make Her Feel "Bummy" Rihanna admits that ASAP Rocky wears the more stylish pants in the family. By Elias Andrews April 10, 2024
Politics The Hip-Hop World Reacts Divisively To Donald Trump Assassination Attempt Vince Staples, Freddie Gibbs, 50 Cent, Sleepy Hallow, and many more rappers addressed the Trump shooting with fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 14, 2024
Reviews Sexyy Red "In Sexyy We Trust" Review Sexyy’s authentic persona is on full display on her latest EP. By Demi Phillips May 29, 2024