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Viral ian Issues Hilarious Response After Humiliating Photos Leak Online ian has had quite the year after breaking out in 2024, but this is not one of his most shining moments. But he's being a good sport about it. By Zachary Horvath September 16, 2025
Music The Game Explains Rick Ross Diss Amid Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef: "Keep That Same Energy" The Game called into The Joe Budden Podcast to explain his reasoning for dissing Rick Ross and whether his retort surprised him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2024
TV Hip Hop's Biggest Anime Fans Rappers who like anime are more common than ever these days. We're looking at a few and showing just how far their love goes. By Paul Barnes May 11, 2023
Music Kodak Black Posts Bail Over Fleeing Charges, His Lawyer Slams Prosecutors Kodak Black is facing a lot of legal trouble, as he also has a separate drug trafficking case to handle in court. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Seemingly Unfollows & Blocks Fan Accounts For Supporting Trim Up-and-coming artist Trim has some very real similarities to Nicki Minaj, and it appears as though the legend doesn't approve. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2026
Music Kanye West Ruins Jay-Z Apology With Lewd Comments About Beyonce Kanye West recently ranted about Jay-Z and Beyonce's kids on social media amid his nonstop offensive antics. By Cole Blake April 10, 2025
Music Chris Brown Ordered To Pay $13 Million To Dog Attack Victim Chris Brown has been found liable in a civil lawsuit involving his former housekeeper, who was attacked by one of his dogs. By Alexander Cole July 01, 2026
Music Who Is Sadboi? The Toronto Rapper That Drake Just Co-Signed Drizzy just helped his fellow Toronto native to a wider audience. By Demi Phillips April 02, 2024
Music Why Did Shyne Go To Prison? Revisiting The Case Involving Diddy Unpacking Shyne and Diddy's involvement in a 1999 shooting that changed the trajectory of Shynes career forever. By TeeJay Small March 28, 2024
Music Sid Wilson Net Worth 2024: What Is The Slipknot Musician Worth? Explore the life and career of Slipknot's turntablist Sid Wilson, from his rise to fame to his ventures outside music. By Rain Adams February 28, 2024
Music Jay-Z Raises Eyebrows After Name Change On Streaming Services Jay-Z used to go by JAŸ-Z in the earlier stages of his career, most notably at the beginning when he dropped "Reasonable Doubt" in 1996. By Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026
Music Just Blaze's 7 Best Beats A Just Blaze beat is instantly recognizable. By Wyatt Westlake December 07, 2023