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Music Pras Michel’s Harsh Post-Prison Restrictions Revealed Last week, Pras was sentenced to 14 years in prison for charges of conspiracy, acting as an unregistered foreign agent, and more. By Caroline Fisher November 26, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Facing Mega Copyright Lawsuit Over "Just Wanna Rock" 2025 had been relatively quiet for Lil Uzi Vert up until this week where we have learned about two lawsuits in a matter of days. By Zachary Horvath November 10, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Accuser Allegedly Drops Roc Nation Harassment Lawsuit This follows multiple other legal battles for both Lil Uzi Vert and Roc Nation, who were sued by Uzi's anonymous alleged former assistant. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2025
Music Wyclef Jean & Pras Honor John Forté Following His Unexpected Death John Forté was found unresponsive by a neighbor at his Massachusetts home earlier this week at the age of 50. By Caroline Fisher January 14, 2026
Pop Culture Joe Budden Has A Heart-To-Heart With Kai Cenat As He Weighs In On Gigi Alayah Breakup The internet has talked down on Kai Cenat for his reaction to his big breakup, but Joe Budden is stepping in and showing some compassion. By Zachary Horvath January 02, 2026
Music Drake's "Marvin's Room" Reaches RIAA's Diamond Eligibility, His 16th Song To Do So Drake's "Marvin's Room" included a voicemail from a former friend of the rap star that would actually file a lawsuit over the song. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 07, 2025
Music Fat Joe Sparks Uproar With Claim About The Five Percent Nation Fat Joe has been making several headlines in recent months for his antics on his new podcast with Jadakiss, "Joe & Jada." By Cole Blake July 09, 2025
Music Freeway Ricky Ross Reveals He Allegedly Owes Rick Ross $1 Million Freeway Rick Ross and his hip-hop counterpart had a legal battle over a decade ago due to the rapper's name, and it might not be over. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 14, 2024
Music Ice Cube's Greatest Acting Roles What is your all-time favorite Ice Cube movie? By Josh Megson March 09, 2023
Music Adam Lazzara Net Worth 2023: What Is The Taking Back Sunday Star Worth? Explore Adam Lazzara's 2023 net worth and journey with Taking Back Sunday. Dive into the life of this iconic rock star. By Jake Skudder October 16, 2023
Music Pressa Disses Kodak Black During Raptors’ Game, Gets Roasted For His Seats Pressa's trolling of Kodak Black appears to be backfiring on social media. By Cole Blake January 29, 2024
Music Young Thug's First Felony Conviction Came From Current YSL Attorney It's a strange twist of fate in an already strange case. By Ben Mock September 17, 2023