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Music Mal Explains Why Jay-Z Shouldn't Drop An Album Jay-Z is seemingly looking to drop a new album, and if Mal had his way, Hov would simply forget about doing so. By Alexander Cole August 06, 2026
Music Will Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium Shows Be Livestreamed? Fans who couldn't cop tickets for Jay-Z's three Yankee Stadium shows this weekend are trying to find alternative ways to experience them. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 10, 2026
Music Gloss Up Recalls Horrific Moments After Crash That Nearly Took Her Foot After doctors successfully saved her foot, Gloss Up is sharing what she remembers about the frightening ambulance ride. By Erika Marie July 14, 2026
Music Quavo Explains Young Thug’s Signing Comments Young Thug’s post sparked signing rumors, but Quavo says the real plan is about scouting and supporting fresh talent. By Erika Marie August 07, 2026
Music Rory Responds To Akademiks Wishing Death On Him Asked about DJ Akademiks and online criticism, Rory Farrell said internet hate often says more about the people posting it than its targets. By Erika Marie July 30, 2026
Relationships Cardi B Talks Picking Better Men Amid Maduka Okoye Drama Reflecting on her relationships, Cardi B admitted she'd make different choices while brushing off criticism of her dating life. By Erika Marie July 22, 2026
Music Keefe D Claims He Knows Who Killed Tupac Ahead Of Murder Trial Facing trial in Tupac Shakur’s murder, Keffe D denied involvement and accused Reggie Wright Jr. of knowing more than he admits. By Erika Marie August 04, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Blasts Production Company For Claiming She's "Spoiled & Entitled" Nicki Minaj is in a legal battle with 24/7 Productions over an alleged $275K for various promotional and live events they collaborated on. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2026
Music Drakeo The Ruler's Security Guard Claims YG Had A Knife During Fight Drakeo The Ruler's security guard testified under oath about allegedly seeing YG at the festival where Drakeo was fatally stabbed in 2021. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 25, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Says His Mother Asked Him To Have A Child At 14 A candid conversation offers new insight into how Lil Wayne's family navigated loss before he became a teenage father. By Erika Marie July 21, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Adds Los Angeles And London Dates Amid 30th Anniversary Celebrations: How To Buy Tickets JAŸ-Z previously announced shows in Los Angeles and London, but now, thanks to demand, he is adding a date to each city. By Alexander Cole July 27, 2026
Music Rick Ross Claims 50 Cent Is Stealing Shreveport's Money For G-Unit Studios Rick Ross' recent response to 50 Cent wasn't just about defending his low album sales for his new project "Set In Stone." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 25, 2026