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Music Chief Keef Shows Off The Inside Of His Mansion Chief Keef is living large. By Tallie Spencer December 28, 2023
Music Kurupt’s Ex-Wife, Gail Gotti, Confirms DMX’s “Party Up” Was A Diss Track Recently, Kurupt's ex-wife Gail Gotti explained the beef that led to the release of DMX's hit, "Party Up." By Caroline Fisher June 15, 2025
Music Eminem Takes A Shot At Kanye West And His Cousin On New JID Song Eminem delivered a new verse on JID's latest EP, and as usual, it generated some controversy for its lyricism. By Devin Morton July 04, 2025
Sports Kevin Durant Rides For Drake When Asked About Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance Kevin Durant is good friends with Drake so you can imagine how the NBA superstar must feel about Kendrick Lamar these days. By Alexander Cole February 11, 2025
Music Katy Perry Faces Police Investigation For Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Allegation A spokesperson for Katy Perry has already released a statement denying the validity of Ruby Rose's allegation. By Cole Blake April 15, 2026
Music Lil Pump Promises To Flush 1017 Chain Down The Toilet Amid Gucci Mane Controversy Amid the recent controversy involving Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty, Lil Pump has decided to make himself the story. By Alexander Cole April 14, 2026
Music SZA Quiets Rumor She Was Paid Six Figures To Be Justin Bieber's Coachella Backup SZA is never afraid to lash out and that's being proven again amid rumors about her being paid thousands to be Justin Bieber's backup. By Zachary Horvath April 13, 2026
Music Latto Twerks While Pregnant During Guest Slot At Mariah The Scientist Show Latto popped out for her first pregnant performance alongside Mariah The Scientist after showing off a lavish baby shower. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026
Music Scholars Push Back On Drake's Appeal For "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Against UMG UMG recently filed a brief calling Drake a hypocrite for trying to appeal the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit over "Not Like Us." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty Responds To Drake's Claim That They Might Be Cousins Drake and BenDaDonnn were having an argument about Memphis during a recent livestream, and they wanted Pooh Shiesty to settle the score. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 25, 2025
Music LaRussell Provides More Context For His Controversial Lil Wayne Comments LaRussell said during a podcast that after he grew up, he came to the conclusion that Lil Wayne doesn't have much substance in his music. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2026
Politics Jay-Z & Beyoncé Under Fire For Dining With Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner This weekend, Beyonce and Jay-Z attended the REFORM Alliance Casino Night And Gala at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. By Caroline Fisher September 15, 2025