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Music Lil Yachty Apologizes To Mitch As “A Safe Place” Podcast Returns After a lengthy hiatus, Lil Yachty and Mitch reunited on A Safe Place and addressed the fallout that nearly ended the podcast. By Erika Marie September 11, 2026
Music Yella Beezy Wants To Delay His Mo3 Murder Trial After Shooter's Conviction Kewon White received a life sentence for fatally shooting Mo3, and he denied Yella Beezy paid him to carry the murder out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Claims Lil Durk Doesn't Care About DJ Akademiks "Going Hard" For Him 6ix9ine is friends with DJ Akademiks and has been trolling Lil Durk amid his murder-for-hire trial, which Ak finds excessive and unfair. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Music Karrahbooo Cries During Fiery Argument With Lil Yachty Over Writing Credits Karrahbooo later returned to Lil Yachty's podcast after their argument, which shows their friendship is still experiencing strain. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Stunned After Prosecutors Use His Lil Durk Interview During Closing Arguments DJ Akademiks' reaction to questioning Lil Durk about "sliding for Von" was used in closing arguments during Durk's trial. By Alexander Cole September 09, 2026
Music Lil Durk Verdict Delayed As Jury Asks For Digital Evidence After two weeks of witness testimony and arguments from the prosecution and the defense, the jury needs more time for a Lil Durk verdict. By Alexander Cole September 09, 2026
Music Lil Durk Trial: Closing Arguments Begin This Morning Lil Durk is currently on trial in his murder-for-hire case, and a verdict could come down today as closing arguments are being heard. By Alexander Cole September 08, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals Which Bars From “The Fall-Off” Went Over Your Head J. Cole breaks down a few lyrics from his latest album. By Aron A. September 07, 2026
Music T-Boz Recovering After Sickle Cell Crisis Forces Her Off TLC Tour A new TLC update says T-Boz is getting stronger after hospitalization and will return only when medically cleared. By Erika Marie September 03, 2026
Music Chico And James DeBarge Arrested On Drug Charges In Burbank New drug allegations have put Chico and James DeBarge back in the headlines following a Burbank traffic stop. By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Mentioned In Alleged Lil Durk Texts As OTF Vonni Takes The Stand OTF Vonni is back on the stand today amid Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial, and a text was read that mentioned NBA YoungBoy. By Alexander Cole September 01, 2026
Music Trey Songz Dodges Prison Time For Alleged Fight At New York Club As long as Trey Songz doesn't get into legal trouble in the next year, he will not go to jail for this nightclub incident. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2026