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Original Content Lady London Describes Co-Signs From Nas & Busta Rhymes In "On The Come Up" Lady London joins HNHH for the latest episode of "On The Come Up," where she discusses her dream collab, co-signs from Nas & Busta Rhymes, and more. By Hayley Hynes December 29, 2022
Music Diddy Wants To Block "Mia" Accuser From Speaking At His Sentencing Hearing Diddy will return to the courtroom for his sentencing on Friday, October 3, when he'll finally learn whether he'll have to stay behind bars. By Cole Blake October 01, 2025
Music Diddy's Jury Is Officially Seated As Opening Statements Kick Off In Criminal Trial Diddy is facing charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering as his criminal trial is finally underway. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025
Music Melyssa Ford Demands That Drake Send A "F*cking Check" For Using Image Of Her On His "NOKIA" Merch Drake is selling a $220 hoodie with a throwback picture of Meylssa Ford on the back which he apparently didn't ask her permission for. By Zachary Horvath April 02, 2025
Music 50 Cent Faces Major Legal Challenge In "Skill House" Film Lawsuit Producer Ryan Kavanaugh claimed that 50 Cent's arguments for infringement and false advertising rest on rickety and vague contracts. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 21, 2025
Music Respect Or Robbery? Nicki Minaj Fans Accuse Doechii Of Stealing Her Style Following Doechii's new JENNIE collab "ExtraL," it seems like Nicki Minaj's Barbz reignited some biting accusations against her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2025
Politics Mo3's Alleged Killer Wants A Pardon From Donald Trump Donald Trump has already issued presidential pardons to several hip-hop artists, including Lil Wayne and Kodak Black. By Cole Blake August 18, 2025
Music Sexyy Red Claims She's Under Surveillance In Mexico, Earns First Solo Apple Chart No. 1 Red accused law enforcement of thinking she's a drug mule. By Ben Mock March 17, 2024
Music Chance The Rapper Wins Small Award In Victorious Case Against Ex-Manager The jury's verdict in Pat Corcoran's unpaid commissions case against Chance The Rapper did not subject either side to significant penalty. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2026
Music Dave Blunts Takes Aim At "Serial D*ckrider" Linked To Kanye West Dave Blunts was on Bootleg Kev's show where he divulged on his relationship with Kanye West, and where the two stand. By Alexander Cole March 10, 2026
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 Doechii Wins Best Female Hip-Hop Artist At The BET Awards, Makes Powerful Anti-Trump Speech Doechii was given the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Awards, and her speech is absolutely going to resonate with people. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2025