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Music Chloe Bailey Hit Up Toronto To Attend Kendrick Lamar's Sold-Out Grand National Tour Chloe Bailey admitted to have a past crush on Kendrick Lamar in 2024 but debunked claims she caused a rift in his marriage. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 15, 2025
Music Mal Explains Why Drake's UMG Lawsuit Isn't Over Yet Despite Judge's Dismissal Drake filed his lawsuit against Universal Music Group, earlier this year, accusing them of defamation due to Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." By Cole Blake October 14, 2025
Music Finesse2tymes Dodges Criminal Case That Accused Him Of Terroristic Threat Finesse2tymes allegedly threatened the legal guardian of FNG King (also known as Lil King), a young artist who was under Finesse's wing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2025
Music DDG Reassures Himself As "The Man" Despite Issues With Soulja Boy and Halle Bailey DDG received news of a restraining order from Halle Bailey while she was on vacation with their son, Halo, and sister Chloe. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 17, 2025
Music Misa Hylton’s Attorney Breaks Down Her “Tragic” $5M Lawsuit Against Mary J Blige According to Misa Hylton's attorney Nicholas Ramcharitar, her lawsuit against Mary J Blige stems from a dispute involving rapper Vado. By Caroline Fisher May 02, 2025
Music Charlamagne Tha God Wants Young Thug To Forgive Gunna And Put Their Beef To Rest Young Thug has been at odds with his long-time collaborator, Gunna, since he took a plea deal in the YSL RICO case back in 2022. By Cole Blake September 08, 2025
Music Tokyo Toni Roasts 50 Cent Following Social Media Run-In With Finesse2Tymes 50 Cent recently spoke on the Finesse2Tymes drama with his mother, and 50 Cent took to Instagram to roast him. By Devin Morton August 13, 2025
Music Wiz Khalifa Defends Himself For Giving Son Birthday Punches Wiz Khalifa says that "birthday licks" shouldn't have gotten any backlash. By Tallie Spencer February 26, 2026
Music Sada Baby Arrested On Felony Drug Charge Stemming From Traffic Stop Last month, Sada Baby pleaded guilty to failure to display a valid license, and was ordered to pay $200 in fines. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2025
Relationships Ray J Confirms He & Princess Love Are Still Getting Divorced The couple's latest attempt at separating is the fourth time that Princess Love has filed for divorce from Ray J. By Cole Blake April 15, 2025
Pop Culture NLE Choppa Accused Of Starving 1-Year-Old Son Amid Fiery Custody Battle Marissa Da'Nae went ballistic on NLE Choppa, accusing him of fighting for custody of their son who he allegedly barely sees. By Zachary Horvath September 15, 2025
Music Marc Lamont Hill Debates Nicki Minaj Fans About Christian “Genocide” In Nigeria Recently, Nicki Minaj spoke at the United Nations to “shine a spotlight on the deadly threats faced by thousands of Christians in Nigeria.” By Caroline Fisher November 26, 2025