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Music J Dilla's Brother Illa J Has A Dismissive Hot Take About Kanye West Fans of both Kanye West and J Dilla will probably have a lot to say about this assessment of their careers, impact, and legacy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 03, 2024
Music Diddy's Alleged Drug-Running Assistant Granted Immunity For Trial Testimony Diddy's alleged "drug mule" Brendan Paul reportedly told the trial's judge that he was subpoenaed and planned to invoke the Fifth. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2025
Music Lizzo Acknowledges Weight-Loss Progress With Progressive Appreciation IG Post Lizzo has addressed body-shaming her entire career. She has shown moments of defeat and triumph over the issue on various occasions. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 19, 2025
Music SZA Gets Emotional Thanking Kendrick Lamar During "Grand National Tour" Concert SZA and Kendrick Lamar still have another two months of performances on their co-headlining "Grand National Tour." By Cole Blake June 19, 2025
Music Eminem's Stalker Gets Lengthy Prison Sentence For Home Invasion Matthew David Hughes broke into Eminem's Michigan home twice this decade, once in April of 2020 and once in August of 2024. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Publicist Admits He Missed Warning Signs Of His Alleged Crimes Former PR strategist Rob Shuter recently wrote a personal essay for "The Hollywood Reporter," reflecting on his past proximity to Diddy. By Caroline Fisher June 19, 2025
Music Joycelyn Savage’s Family Blasts R Kelly For Seeking Donald Trump Pardon R Kelly's team is expected to file new evidence in his case by the end of this week in an attempt to overturn his conviction. By Caroline Fisher June 18, 2025
Music Bad Bunny Reveals Why He Refuses To Tour In The United States Bad Bunny will also be performing 30 shows in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for his "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí" residency. By Cole Blake June 18, 2025
Music Dismissed Diddy Juror Wasn’t Fazed By Mogul’s Celebrity Status The judge overseeing Diddy's trial decided to dismiss a juror last week after prosecutors accused him of being dishonest. By Caroline Fisher June 18, 2025
Pop Culture Stefon Diggs' Ex Shows Up To Offset's Latest Concert Amid His Cardi B Relationship Stefon Diggs and Cardi B finally went public with their long-rumored relationship on Instagram, last month. By Cole Blake June 18, 2025
Music Diddy Judge Explodes In Court After Sealed Information About Case Leaks The judge overseeing Diddy's federal trial recently gave a serious warning to both the prosecution and the defense. By Caroline Fisher June 18, 2025
Sports Memphis Bleek Warns Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne Against Going After Jay-Z & The NFL Nicki Minaj dissed Jay-Z and the NFL during her verse on the remix to Lil Wayne's new song, "Banned From NO." By Cole Blake June 17, 2025