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Music GloRilla Releases Mugshot Merch At Her First Post-Arrest Concert GloRilla was arrested on two felony drug charges in Georgia earlier this week. She paid her $22,000 bond to be released shortly after. By Zachary Horvath July 26, 2025
Music Drake & Central Cee's "Which One" Shoots To Top Of US Apple Music Chart Drake's rollout for "ICEMAN" continues to be a hit with fans, with the second YouTube stream bringing thousands of eager viewers. By Zachary Horvath July 26, 2025
Music Smokey Robinson Faces New Sexual Battery Allegations As Fifth Woman Files Police Report Earlier this year, Smokey Robinson was sued by four of his former housekeepers, who alleged that he sexually assaulted and harassed them. By Caroline Fisher July 25, 2025
Music Kanye West Claims He Was Removed From Travis Scott's "UTOPIA" For No Reason Kanye West signed Travis Scott to G.O.O.D. Music in 2013. They would collaborate on several albums for Big Sean and West-himself. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 31, 2025
Music Kanye West Validates Recent Conversation With Diddy By Calling The Mogul His "Twin" Kanye West and Diddy's friendship has had it ups and downs over the years, including surfaced text messages with Ye calling Diddy the "FBI." By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 30, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Labels Doechii An "Alien" While Showering Her With Praise Tyler The Creator and Doechii have been fans of each other's work for a while, with Tyler even bringing her out on the "Chromakopia Tour." By Cole Blake March 30, 2025
Music Young Scooter's Son Blasts Atlanta Police In Heartbreaking Statement On Father's Passing This follows many tributes to Young Scooter from Atlanta rappers and beyond like Playboi Carti, Meek Mill, and Quavo. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Dedicates Pittsburgh Show To Mac Miller During "CHROMAKOPIA" Tour As two creative powerhouses of their era with evolutionary careers, Tyler The Creator and Mac Miller had a strong bond and a beloved collab. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Reveals Why He Hasn't Dropped Kanye West Interview According to a new lawsuit, Kanye West also recently filmed a podcast with Andrew Tate and the controversial internet personality's brother. By Caroline Fisher March 29, 2025
Music APD Confirms Young Scooter Was Not Shot By Police Despite Online Rumors Many folks in Atlanta hip-hop and beyond, from Playboi Carti to Ralo, paid tribute to Young Scooter's memory after this tragic news. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2025
Music Jess Hilarious & Loren LoRosa Settle Their "Breakfast Club" Differences In Gut-Busting Skit Loren LoRosa got a new gig with iHeartMedia, whereas Jess Hilarious is working out a solution to her grievances with "The Breakfast Club." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Music Diddy’s Race Could Be A Key Issue In Upcoming Trial Diddy's trial is currently scheduled to start in May, with the jury selection process beginning next month. By Caroline Fisher March 28, 2025