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Music Ray J Claims Brandy “Hates” Him After Bizarre Kai Cenat Comments Ray J recently issued an apology to his sister Brandy and his mother, admitting that their feelings are the only ones he cares about. By Caroline Fisher April 10, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Dominates The VMAs With 10 Nominations Kendrick Lamar is one of the most-nominated artists at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, which will be held in September. By Cole Blake August 05, 2025
Music Aubrey O’Day Calls Diddy “Selfish” For Having His Kids Sit Through Graphic Trial Testimonies Aubrey O'Day has confirmed that she will not testify in Diddy's sex trafficking trial, but she did previously talk to Homeland Security. By Caroline Fisher May 18, 2025
Music Diddy Attorney Mentions His Possible Bipolar Disorder Amid Sex Trafficking Trial Cassie took the stand again today amid her ex Diddy's long-awaited trial for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2025
Music Michael Jackson's Estate Slams Sexyy Red's Explicit "Beat It" Remix Sexyy Red received a lot of hate from fans after teasing a very raunchy remix of Michael Jackson's hit "Beat It." By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
Music Footage Of Sauce Walka's Wild Police Chase Shows His Car Flip Out Of Control Sauce Walka ended up pleading guilty to a charge of evading arrest for the incident in October 2025. By Cole Blake November 25, 2025
Music 50 Cent Feels Responsible For Donald Trump Denying Diddy's Pardon Request 50 Cent has stayed on Diddy's head throughout his legal bout, and he feels his efforts have convinced the POTUS to keep him behind bars. By Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026
Music Justin Combs & Cuba Gooding Jr. Finally Get Out Of Lil Rod's Lawsuit Against Diddy The update on Lil Rod's lawsuit comes as Diddy's criminal trial kicked off in New York City on Monday morning. By Cole Blake May 07, 2025
Music R. Kelly Accuser Reshona Landfair Speaks On How Dave Chappelle Skit Impacted Her By Tallie Spencer February 12, 2026
Music J. Cole Achieves Rare Feat After "The Fall-Off" Goes Number One J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" has been an incredible success thus far, but more achievements are being made, and they are sure to keep coming. By Zachary Horvath February 16, 2026
TV Drake Disses Clavicular In The Most Drake Way Possible Drake is someone who is always paying attention to the streaming world, so it should come as no surprise he is aware of Clavicular. By Alexander Cole March 12, 2026
Music Dave Blunts Claims He’s Having A “Mental Breakdown” After Cutting Ties With Kanye West Earlier this month, Dave Blunts confirmed that he's no longer working with Kanye West, telling the Chicago rapper to "find god." By Caroline Fisher September 18, 2025