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Music Michael Jackson's "Friend" Comes Forward As Newest Accuser Michael Jacobshagen wrote a book about their "marvelous" friendship before these allegations. By Zaynab January 27, 2019
Music Drake Issues Blunt Response To Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” On New Album Drake is facing things head-on. By Caroline Fisher February 14, 2025
Music A Look Into Rick Ross' Business Ventures From Wingstop to Checkers, Rick Ross has stepped up his business game. By Josh Megson March 10, 2023
Music Kanye West Shares Long, Heartbreaking List Of People Who "Betrayed" Him Kanye West is scrubbing away his legacy in real time, and this list of people is bound to hurt those close to him. By Elias Andrews March 19, 2025
Music DJ Vlad Breaks His Silence Amid Boosie Badazz Pay Dispute Earlier this week, Boosie Badazz announced that he's done with "VladTV" interviews because he was denied a $5K raise. By Caroline Fisher April 17, 2026
Music Charlamagne Tha God Doesn't Believe Pooh Shiesty Would've Robbed A White Executive Pooh Shiesty has been charged for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at a music studio in Dallas. By Cole Blake April 13, 2026
Pop Culture Lil Peep's Tattoos & Their Meanings Late rapper Lil Peep had around 59 tattoos at the time of his death. Here's a look at some of their meanings. By Josh Megson March 30, 2023
Music Battle Rapper Fox 5 Fatally Shot By NYPD After Machete Attack Fox 5, a Bronx battle rapper, was identified as the man fatally gunned down by the NYPD after injuring a handful of people with a machete. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026
Sneakers The Sneaker Jay-Z Wore to His GQ Interview Is Getting People Talking Jay-Z wore the Adidas Samba OG during his big GQ April 2026 cover interview, keeping his footwear clean and classic. By Ben Atkinson March 24, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Criticized For Inviting Dr. Dre To “The Pop Out” Despite Abuse Allegations Social media users are reminding Kendrick of Dr. Dre's long history of alleged violence against women. By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2024
Music Gucci Mane's Wife Defends Him Amid His First Show Since Pooh Shiesty Arrest Keyshia Ka'oir is sticking by Gucci Mane amid criticism for allegedly snitching on Pooh Shiesty robbing him and dissing Shiesty in a song. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Kid Cudi Defends Himself Against Fan Claiming He's "Washed Beyond Repair" Kid Cudi has always dealt with fan criticism over his artistic moves, whether it's relating to his music or endeavors in film and fashion. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2026