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Music Two Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Big Boi's Uncle Two have been arrested in the June murder of Big Boi's uncle, as the alleged gunman has turned himself in to Atlanta PD. By Devin Morton July 04, 2025
Politics Flavor Flav Calls For The United States To Ban Guns In Heart-Wrenching Op-Ed Piece Flavor Flav's op-ed comes shortly after he and Chuck D brought Public Enemy back for the new single "March Madness." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Kesha Joins In Solidarity With Cassie, Sharing Heartfelt Message After Diddy Verdict Kesha removed Diddy from her hit song after allegations went public. After she claimed Dr. Luke, allegedly sexually assaulted her. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 03, 2025
Music Ray J Admits Some Concerned Fans Reached Out To His Family To Control His Rants Ray J also spoke on the Diddy trial's verdict during this recent livestream, claiming that the jury should've fully acquitted him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music "The Punisher" Thinks Diddy Trial's Jury Reached The Right Verdict Sharay Hayes, a male dancer who testified in the Diddy trial, expressed concern for how Cassie and "Jane" caught scrutiny from the public. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Diddy’s Attorney Calls Mixed Verdict “A Great Victory” Despite Denied Bail Yesterday, a jury found Diddy not guilty of three out of the five counts he was facing, including sex trafficking and racketeering. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Music King Combs Delivers Ecstatic Message To Fans Following Diddy's Mixed Verdict There's a belief amongst Diddy and his family that he will get out on bond later today ahead of his sentencing. By Zachary Horvath July 02, 2025
Music Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One & Kool G Rap Might Form Supergroup If this rumor turns out to be true, then GOAT contenders Kool G Rap, Rakim, KRS-One, and Big Daddy Kane might revitalize their careers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 02, 2025
Music Diddy Proposes $1 Million Bond Package With Strict Travel Conditions After Trial's Verdict We still have no idea what Diddy's sentence will be after his trial's jury acquitted him on some charges and convicted him on others. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 02, 2025
Music Diddy Quotes His Hit "Coming Home" In Emotional Message To His Family Following Verdict It was an emotional conclusion for Diddy's trial as the jury came to a mixed verdict after a multi-day deliberation. By Zachary Horvath July 02, 2025
Music Diddy Fans Celebrate Verdict By Drenching Themselves In Baby Oil Outside Courthouse The jury finally reached a verdict today in Diddy's trial, which has since earned mixed reactions from fans and peers. By Caroline Fisher July 02, 2025
Music PARTYNEXTDOOR Tops Rhythmic Airplay Chart For First Time While Drake Extends His Record Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" may have not landed with everyone, but it's clearly sticking with more than enough people. By Zachary Horvath July 02, 2025