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Music Kool & The Gang Member Michael Sumler Dead At 71 After Car Crash Michael Sumler was best known for bringing his high energy to Kool & The Gang's live performances over the years. By Cole Blake May 28, 2025
Music "Free Diddy" Supporters Outside Of His Trial Were Allegedly Hired Off Craigslist Diddy's has been on trial for alleged charges including sex trafficking and racketeering over the last several weeks. By Cole Blake May 28, 2025
Relationships Cassie Gives Birth Two Weeks After Diddy Trial Testimony Congratulations are in order for Cassie and Alex Fine as they officially had their third child together on Tuesday. By Alexander Cole May 28, 2025
Relationships Victoria Monet Finally Addresses Stormzy Dating Rumors Victoria Monet was spotted with Stormzy in London not too long after her public split from John Gaines, whom she shares a daughter with. By Zachary Horvath May 28, 2025
Music Erica Banks Gets Defensive Following Internet's Mixed Reactions To Her Strip Tour Announcement Erica Banks has made headlines for her choice to go under the knife twice and anything related to her BBL seems to drive people mad. By Zachary Horvath May 28, 2025
Music Jaheim Arrested Once Again On Six Counts Of Animal Cruelty Jaheim is once again in legal trouble for issues relating to animal cruelty, his second arrest for such a charge in the last four years. By Devin Morton May 27, 2025
Relationships Cassie Rushed To The Hospital As She Prepares To Go Into Labor Cassie appears to be preparing to officially welcome her and her husband Alex Fine's third child together. By Cole Blake May 27, 2025
Music Kevin Liles Claims To Have Received $30 Million Lawsuit From Former Def Jam Signee Kevin Liles has not been having the easiest go of it lately as this is not the only lawsuit he's dealing with. By Zachary Horvath May 27, 2025
Music Ab-Soul Threatens To Slap DJ Akademiks & Bring Back Black Hippy In Warning Shot To The East Coast Ab-Soul was part of the Red Bull Freestyle with Joey Bada$$ and after a battle with Ray Vaughn and Reason, a new challenge has arrived. By Alexander Cole May 27, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Thanks Jeffrey Wright For Giving Him Acting Advice While Shooting "Highest 2 Lowest" ASAP Rocky and Jeffrey Wright star alongside Denzel Washington and many more in Spike Lee's new film, "Highest 2 Lowest." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 26, 2025
Music 50 Cent To Seize Ex-Employee's House As They Struggle To Cover $7 Million Fraud Judgment The former employee was convicted of allegedly embezzling over $2 million from 50 Cent's Sire Spirits brand. By Cole Blake May 26, 2025
Music 112 Conveniently Omit Diddy Lyric While Rapping Biggie Smalls 112 released three albums with Bad Boy Records. The Atlanta quartet would battle rivals Jagged Edge in Verzuz. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025