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Music Harvey Levin Reveals Why Diddy Could Walk Free Today Diddy is serving a 50-month sentence for two counts of transporting individuals across state lines to engage in prostitution. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2026
Music Drake Laughs Off Fan For Labeling Him "Corny" In Viral Clip The fan brought up Drake's 2017 song, "Gyalchester," to argue that his lyrics are often "corny." By Cole Blake April 01, 2026
Music Kanye West To Make Indian Debut With 2026 Tour Kanye West has faced rejection from venues around the world for his antisemitic rants and other scandals in recent years. By Caroline Fisher January 20, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals The Release Date For "The Fall Off" With Gorgeous Teaser Trailer J. Cole has been teasing "The Fall Off" for years, and today, the artist came through with the album's official release date. By Alexander Cole January 14, 2026
Music 6ix9ine & Adin Ross Drop Offensive Diss Track Aimed At Lil Durk, Doechii, Gigi Alayah, & More 6ix9ine, Adin Ross, and Cuffem hopped on stream last night, and it resulted in an offensive diss track aimed at their "opps." By Alexander Cole December 31, 2025
Music Drake Subs Kendrick Lamar & His Enemies With Petty Dig At Spotify Drake and Kendrick Lamar remain at odds, while Drizzy clearly still feels some type of way about Spotify after his beef. By Alexander Cole December 22, 2025
Pop Culture Mero Volunteers DJ Akademiks To "Absorb Some Rounds" In The Army Mero has been feuding with DJ Akademiks since he labeled him a "DEI hire" in a recent post on social media. By Cole Blake March 25, 2026
Music LaRussell’s Mother Announces Rally To Support Him Amid “Heaven Sent” Controversy LaRussell is still under fire for his song lyrics about Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, Adolf Hitler, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 25, 2026
Music Chad Hugo Expands $1 Million Copyright Lawsuit Against Pharrell Earlier this year, Chad Hugo filed a lawsuit against Pharrell, alleging that he hasn't received his fair share of royalties. By Caroline Fisher March 12, 2026
TV DJ Akademiks Calls Nipsey Hussle a "Gangbanger" Who Died Like A "Gangbanger" DJ Akademiks went on stream and delivered a rant about Nipsey Hussle, his legacy, and the people who idolize him. By Alexander Cole March 04, 2026
Music Chance The Rapper Officially Announces Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour: How To Cop Tickets Chance the Rapper is going on a 10-year anniversary tour to celebrate his groundbreaking mixtape, "Coloring Book." By Alexander Cole May 14, 2026
Relationships Ne-Yo Believes Polyamory Has Hurt His Career The singer & his 3 girlfriends have paraded their polyamorous relationship online, but Ne-Yo now claims it's cost him business deals. By Erika Marie May 11, 2026