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Music Tupac Murder Trial Opens With Officer Recalling Rapper’s Refusal To Identify Shooter Opening testimony in Keefe D’s trial revisited the moments after Tupac was shot and his refusal to cooperate with police. By Erika Marie August 17, 2026
Music 10 Artists To Watch In 2017 Here are ten artists who should be on your radar in 2017. By Patrick Lyons January 05, 2017
Music Eminem & More Pay Tribute To Late Radio Legend Lord Sear Rapper and longtime radio host Lord Sear recently passed away at the age of 53, prompting his peers to honor his life and legacy. By Caroline Fisher March 12, 2026
Sports Kendrick Lamar Reclaims Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Record Despite the update, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show remains one of the most popular performances of all time. By Cole Blake February 11, 2026
Music 50 Cent Wants Judge To Throw Out Ex-Employee's Case A new development has surfaced. By Erika Marie July 14, 2026
Politics Candace Owens Blasts T.I. As A "Fraud" For His Real Political Views Jason Lee asked Candace Owens about her combative showdown with T.I. at the REVOLT Summit back in the day, which she found hypocritical. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 04, 2025
Music Lil Wayne Details His Own Hip-Hop Football Team With An Icon At Quarterback Lil Wayne claim to become the best rapper alive included battling Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Eminem on the Billboard Charts. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 02, 2025
Music Police Bodycam Footage Shows King Harris Getting Arrested On Drug Charge Over the weekend, 21-year-old King Harris was arrested in his home state of Georgia while wearing a Pikachu onesie. By Caroline Fisher April 15, 2026
Music Peter Rosenberg Feels Disrespected After N.O.R.E. Praises The Kid Mero The Kid Mero replaced Peter Rosenberg, Ebro Darden, and Laura Stylez on Hot 97's morning programming, and he recently hosted N.O.R.E. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2026
Music Fatman Scoop's Family Announces Special Event At The Apollo To Honor Late Rapper The celebration of life will be held in Harlem. By Cole Blake September 10, 2024
Music Diddy's Ex Assistant Alleges He Split Cassie's Head Open In Gruesome Attack Cassie previously provided witness testimony in the Diddy trial, detailing their alleged relationship dynamic and his alleged crimes. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 30, 2025
Music Diddy's Former Assistant Alleges Kid Cudi & Cassie Fling Broke His Heart An alleged anonymous victim also claimed that Diddy created a toxic work environment. She took the stand in his federal trial this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2025