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Music Eminem Locks His Alter-Ego In A Basement In New "The Death Of Slim Shady" Trailer Eminem has dropped a lot of promo material ahead of this new album, and this latest teaser calls back to "The Real Slim Shady." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2024
Music GloRilla Faces New Lawsuit For Allegedly Stealing Viral “No BBL” Catchphrase Influencer Natalie Henderson, who also goes by @slimdabodylast, accuses GloRilla of using a phrase she popularized without permission. By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2025
Music Nine Vicious Hints At Mysterious Tensions With Young Thug’s YSL Nine Vicious has generated a lot of excitement for himself thanks to inking a deal with Young Thug's YSL. But it seems things aren't good. By Zachary Horvath September 13, 2025
Music Judge In UMG Lawsuit Rules Drake Can See Kendrick Lamar's Contract, But There's A Twist Drake launched a massive wave of discovery requests earlier this month and one of them included seeing Kendrick Lamar's contract. By Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025
Music Hip-Hop Pioneer Hitman Howie Tee Passes Away At 61 Hitman Howie Tee was a pioneering figure of early commercial hip-hop, and his fingerprints are on some of the biggest R&B hits of the 1990s. By Devin Morton August 03, 2025
Music King Von’s Son’s Mother Calls OTF Vonnie A “Liar And Thief” At Lil Durk Trial Lil Durk’s defense used testimony from King Von’s son’s mother to challenge OTF Vonnie’s version of the alleged revenge plot. By Erika Marie September 04, 2026
Music Ray J Says He's An "Embarrassment" To Brandy And Their Family Ray J has caught a lot of headlines as of late for his antics, and he's addressed his strained relationship with his sister Brandy before. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 20, 2025
Music 17-Year-Old Rylo Huncho Accidentally Shoots Himself On Social Media: What We Know Rylo Huncho's cousin confirmed that the teenage rapper died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. By Axl Banks May 22, 2024
Music Doja Cat Delivers NSFW Message While Clubbing: "My Throat Bored" Doja Cat knows how to garner attention. By Alexander Cole June 25, 2024
Music Justin Timberlake Comments On DWI Arrest For The First Time At Chicago Show According to Timberlake, "It's been a tough week." By Caroline Fisher June 22, 2024
Music Dallon Weekes Net Worth 2024: What Is The Musician Worth? Explore Dallon Weekes's artistic journey from Panic! at the Disco to IDKHow, highlighting his songwriting, musical innovation, and legacy. By Rain Adams April 10, 2024
Music Fat Joe Doesn't Think Kendrick Lamar Will Respond To Drake: "That's Over" Joey Crack has already claimed Drake the victor. By Elias Andrews April 25, 2024