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Music Mother Of Lil Poppa’s Child Shares Emotional Message About His Death Last month, Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa passed away at the age of 25, leaving his fans and loved ones devastated. By Caroline Fisher March 04, 2026
Relationships Are Latto & 21 Savage Dating? Rap Diva Continues To Drop Hints About Her Mystery Man The "Wheelie" collaborators have long been linked, though we have yet to see them out and about together. By Hayley Hynes November 05, 2023
Music 6ix9ine Trolls Lil Tjay For Meager Music Video Views And Botting Claims 6ix9ine and Lil Tjay continue to feud with each other for any and every reason, whether it's their scary confrontations or their success. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 19, 2025
Music Hip Hop Icon Rob Base Passes Away At 59 Sadly, Hip Hop has lost one of its pioneers, as it's reported that Rob Base has died after a private cancer battle. By Erika Marie May 22, 2026
Music Doechii Concert Scam Leads To $180K Lawsuit Against Booking Agent An Atlanta-based event firm accused a New Jersey booking agent of never fulfilling his promise to book Doechii for a festival and repay them. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025
Music Yung Miami Kicks Fan Out Of Her Live For Asking About JT The Yung Miami fan wanted to know about her relationship with JT in the wake of Cardi B's disses against her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025
Music Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo's Fight Over The Neptunes, Explained Neptunes founders Pharrell and Chad Hugo are embroiled in a legal battle regarding the trademark of the production duo. By TeeJay Small April 05, 2024
Music Young Thug's Conditions Of Release Include No Contact With YSL Members The rapper has strict rules to follow. By Elias Andrews October 31, 2024
Original Content A Brief History Of Drake's Accents The evolution of the many Drake accents, for posterity's sake. By Kemet High November 30, 2019
Music Kendrick Lamar Will Officially Appear On Clipse's New Album "Let God Sort Em Out" Pusha T and No Malice told GQ that Kendrick Lamar handed his feature verse for Clipse's new album a while ago. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 02, 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 Latto Twerks While Pregnant During Guest Slot At Mariah The Scientist Show Latto popped out for her first pregnant performance alongside Mariah The Scientist after showing off a lavish baby shower. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026