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Music Who Had The Better Verse? Wiz Khalifa Fans Praise His Teased Feature On J Cole's "cLOUDs" We don't know if J Cole will officially release this Wiz Khalifa version of "cLOUDs," but fans are loving it regardless. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2025
Music Kanye West Is As Confusing As Ever In His Latest Twitter Rant About Swastikas Kanye West is repeating many of his Twitter talking points about his embrace of the swastika emblem and pushback from the industry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2025
Music Chopper Alleges He Saw Diddy Kissing A “Powerful” White Man During a recent interview, former Da Band member Chopper recalled some of the things he allegedly experienced while spending time with Diddy. By Caroline Fisher February 28, 2025
Music Kanye West Compares Himself To Michael Jordan And Quits Twitter Again Do you think it'll stick this time? By Elias Andrews February 25, 2025
Music 50 Cent Mocks Joe Budden's Recent Lawsuit Threats When Joe Budden suggested that 50 Cent needed therapy for disrespecting Irv Gotti, he probably didn't expect to ponder on a lawsuit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Honored With NAACP Image Award Kendrick Lamar's NAACP Image Award for "Not Like Us" follows the song's five wins at the Grammys and other award show victories. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2025
Music Yung Joc Reveals His Three Nephews Died In Atlanta Apartment Fire Prayers for Yung Joc. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 23, 2025
Politics What's The Big Deal? Jim Jones Defends Rappers Visiting White House To "Respect" Donald Trump Jim Jones thinks Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Boosie Badazz, and other rappers supporting Donald Trump's White House made the right call. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2025
Music Michael B Jordan Comes Up During Diddy Trial As Jury Selection Drags On Diddy's long-awaited trial kicked off earlier this week, and opening statements are expected to begin on Monday. By Caroline Fisher May 07, 2025
Streetwear Megan Thee Stallion Channels Josephine Baker At 2025 Met Gala Megan Thee Stallion stunned at the 2025 Met Gala in a custom Michael Kors gown and Josephine Baker inspired look. By Ben Atkinson May 06, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Clowns Pusha T And Invokes Kanye West Over Controversial Met Gala Outfit DJ Akademiks never pulls punches when talking about hip-hop and Pusha T felt that on Monday during the Met Gala. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2025
Relationships Rihanna Breaks The Internet And Announces Third Child With A$AP Rocky Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are at the Met Gala tonight and it came with a surprise announcement as the singer is pregnant for a third time. By Alexander Cole May 05, 2025