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Music Diddy's Former Bodyguard, Gene Deal, Slams King Combs For Early Celebration After Diddy Verdict Gene Deal has frequently discussed Diddy’s sons in interviews. The former bodyguard says he helped raise them into grown men. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 06, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Fans Take Over New Ho King After Show In Drake’s Hometown Of Toronto Yesterday, Kendrick Lamar performed in Drake's hometown of Toronto for the first time since their explosive battle. By Caroline Fisher June 13, 2025
Music Cam'ron Blocked From Receiving Potential Payout In J. Cole Lawsuit A federal lien by a photographer who won a lawsuit against Cam'ron for copyright infringement has complicated his legal battle with J. Cole. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 30, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Scores Huge Win Amid Court Battle With Ex-Superfan Nicki Minaj is currently being sued by Tameer Peak, a former superfan who accuses her of publicly humiliating him. By Caroline Fisher November 25, 2025
Music Diddy And Sebastian Telfair Chat In Prison As Mogul's Expedited Appeal Gets Approved Diddy is in a much cushier facility at Fort Dix as partly evidenced by photos capturing him chatting it up with Sebastian Telfair. By Zachary Horvath November 03, 2025
Music Sammie Finally Breaks Silence On Child Abuse Arrest Sammie was arrested on a cruelty to children charge in Georgia on October 19 and has since been released from jail. By Cole Blake October 27, 2025
Music Karrueche Tran Co-Signs Chris Brown’s Viral Dance With Kayla Nicole Chris Brown brought Kayla Nicole onstage during his "Breezy Bowl XX" tour stop in Los Angeles, and the performance continues to make waves. By Caroline Fisher September 17, 2025
Streetwear Pusha T's Glamorous Met Gala Look Has Everyone Thinking About Cocaine Pusha T was one of the many hip-hop artists at the Met Gala on Monday and he certainly made his presence felt. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2025
Music Rhymefest Recalls Eminem Allegedly Calling Him The N-Word During A Huge Rap Battle Rhymefest wasn't offended by Eminem's use of the word, instead suggesting it was okay because the bar was "dope." By Cole Blake April 23, 2025
Music City Of Atlanta Denies Ever Issuing A Key To NBA YoungBoy Earlier today, it was widely reported that NBA YoungBoy received the key to Atlanta during the middle of his tour stop on October 15. By Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky Gets Honest About The A$AP Mob Following The A$AP Relli Trial The A$AP Relli trial was a victory for A$AP Rocky, but it also broke a longtime friendship in the process. By Zachary Horvath September 27, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Is Allegedly Dropping Some New Music "So Soon" By teasing this supposed anticipation, DJ Akademiks proved himself to be just as delusional as the rest of us Playboi Carti fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2025