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Original Content NBA Youngboy's Criminal Record: A Brief History A timeline dissecting the rap sensation's history of run-ins with the law. By Isaiah Cane October 04, 2020
Music XXXTentacion Shares Radical New Look & Body Image Message XXXTentacion has changed in a big way. By Matt F September 20, 2017
Music Don Toliver Accused Of Rape A woman has accused Don Toliver of rape. By Alex Zidel August 13, 2021
Original Content Dr. Dre's "Detox": A Complete History Dr. Dre's "Detox" has become the definitive hip-hop legend, but what actually happened to the long-awaited lost album? By Mitch Findlay May 11, 2020
Sports Drake Shows Support For Conor McGregor At UFC Weigh-Ins Drake was draped in an Irish flag & on stage for the weigh-ins Friday night in Las Vegas. By Kevin Goddard October 05, 2018
Music Ozuna Confirms Extortion Plot Surrounding Gay Porno Filmed While He Was A Minor A recently-slain latin trap star is accused of extorting Ozuna for several years now. By Devin Ch January 23, 2019
Music Tay-K's X Account Appears To Respond To Rumors Of His Immediate Release Tay-K is currently in prison until 2099, however, there have been numerous accounts online peddling theories of his release. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2026
Music Teyana Taylor To Receive Icon Of The Year At 2026 BET Awards It's been a busy year for Teyana Taylor, and at the end of the month, she's set to receive a special honor at the BET Awards. By Erika Marie June 09, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar's Nod To "The Color Purple" On "Alright" Praised By The Author Alice Walker praises K Dot for understanding the truth behind her words. By Devin Ch October 17, 2018
Music Kanye West Announces Release Date For "BULLY" Deluxe Album Kanye West is currently going on a World Tour, and with "Gemini Season" making the rounds, the artist has a new album dropping. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Pops Out Courtside At The NBA Finals, Signs Vinyls For Fans JAŸ-Z was at the New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden last night, and he was signing vinyls beforehand. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2026
Original Content Gucci Mane Co-Sign Or Contract? Analyzing The 1017 Label Track Record Although he's played a role in the careers of many of today's icons, we take a look at the varied fortunes of those who've actually signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label, and why it might all be about to change. By Robert Blair March 03, 2021