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Politics Nicki Minaj Claims A “Premonition” Prompted Her Political Involvement Nicki Minaj has expressed her support for Donald Trump multiple times in recent weeks despite widespread backlash. By Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026
Music Missy Elliott's Lawyer Reveals Insight Into Settlement Of Years-Long Songwriting Lawsuit Missy Elliott had been dealing with the legal dispute since Terry Williams first brought the case in 2018. By Cole Blake August 27, 2025
Music Latto Addresses Drake Ghostwriting Allegations On New Song Latto and Drake have formed a close friendship in hip-hop via collabs like "Housekeeping Knows," but some fans remain skeptical. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2026
Music Chance The Rapper Announces 15-City Tour Accompanying Comeback Album "Star Line" It's been a long journey from Chance The Rapper's the last album to "Star Line," so he's feeding fans properly with a tour as well. By Zachary Horvath August 11, 2025
Music Diddy Comforts His Family In Court As Verdict Looms Yesterday, the jury reached a partial verdict in Diddy's federal trial, and deliberations will continue today. By Caroline Fisher July 02, 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 Beyonce Fans Run Wild With “Act III” Theories Thanks To New Levi’s Ad Beyonce fans speculate that "Act III" could be a rock album after she drove a motorcycle in a new Levi's ad. By Caroline Fisher August 04, 2025
Music Cardi B Says She Refuses To Overthink Next Album Cardi B wants to release without overthinking. By Tallie Spencer December 04, 2025
Music Doja Cat Performs In Her Underwear Fans are loving Doja Cat's latest look. By Caroline Fisher October 18, 2024
Relationships Kim Burrell Details Phone Call With Jay-Z When Beyoncé Was "Going Through It" Jay-Z reportedly told the gospel singer that Beyoncé had her music on repeat for 11 hours during a difficult time in her life. By Aron A. March 30, 2023
Music DJ Swamp Izzo Once Again Claims Playboi Carti’s “BABY BOI” Is On The Way Playboi Carti’s ”BABY BOI” does not have an official release date yet, but everyone seems to be adamant that it won’t be much longer. By Devin Morton August 17, 2025
Music Tyler, The Creator Explains The Simple Rollout Approach Behind "DON'T TAP THE GLASS" While Tyler, The Creator is known for his world-building and concepts, "DON'T TAP THE GLASS" flexed a different artistic muscle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2025