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Music DJ Swamp Izzo Recalls How Hospital Allegedly Misled Young Scooter's Family About His Passing DJ Swamp Izzo hosted Young Scooter's first mixtapes, and recently reflected on the late rapper's relationship with making music. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 14, 2025
Music JT & Random Man Draws Huge Laughs During Unexpected Instagram Live JT had a breakout 2024 with her solo debut, City Cinderella, which included hit songs "Okay" and "Sideways." By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 13, 2025
Music Lizzo Clowns President Donald Trump's Tariff Plans On SNL Lizzo body positive transformation has been a trending topic in 2025. She showcases her developments on social media often. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 13, 2025
Music Keyshia Cole Dismisses Fans Diaper Claims In Dreamville Fest Response Keyshia Cole has been involved in a on-and-off again romance with popular rapper Hunxho, who was also known to date Gloss Up. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 13, 2025
Music Wack 100 Clears Up Sexuality Allegations In Big U's RICO Case Wack 100 and Big U have been feuding for years after Wack questioned Big U's artist Nipsey Hussle's musical legacy. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 13, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Officially Puts "MUSIC" Back At Number One On The Billboard 200 Chart This is the fourth tracking week for Playboi Carti's new album "MUSIC" on the Billboard 200, and its third as a chart-topper. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Jeezy’s Former Manager Hits Him With Countersuit Amid Fierce Financial Dispute Jeezy's ex-manager Solomon Fornie alleges that he put his finances, credit, and reputation on the line to save the rapper's career. By Caroline Fisher April 13, 2025
Music Yeat Covers 2016 Drake’s “Feel No Way” In Lit Coachella Set Yeat and Drake collaborated for the first time on the 2023 track “IDGF” on Drizzy’s ‘For All The Dogs’ album. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 13, 2025
Music Lesley Nicole, Aaliyah's Former Backup Dancer, Remembers Final Moments With Singer Before Tragic Death Lesley Nicole dancer in Aaliyah's music video, "Rock The Boat," the last video the singer shot in the Bahamas. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 12, 2025
Music Will The Real Sexyy Red Please Stand Up, Rapper Lookalike Goes Viral Sexyy Red burst onto the scene in 2022 with her breakout single "Pound Town." She began making music in 2019. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 12, 2025
Music Cardi B, Safaree & More Live It Up At Vybz Kartel’s First American Show In Two Decades Vybz Kartel announced his performance at Barclays Center last month, calling it "a monumental moment for me and the culture." By Caroline Fisher April 12, 2025
Pop Culture 50 Cent Torments Floyd Mayweather Again Over Boxer's Bold Claims Of Owning "100 Buildings" In New York 50 Cent has been on Floyd Mayweather a lot over the last couple of weeks, and this commentary follows the boxer's Jimmy Fallon interview. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2025