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Music Toronto Rappers Casper TNG & K Money Arrested After Insane Crime Spree Four men, including two Toronto underground rappers have been hit with nearly one hundred charges. By Mitch Findlay June 01, 2018
Music Kodak Black Gifts Lauryn Hill A Hermes Bag In Wholesome New Video Kodak Black recently got the opportunity to link up with Lauryn Hill, who he's a big fan of, to give her a special present. By Caroline Fisher September 18, 2025
Music 50 Cent Appears In The Official Trailer For "Street Fighter" 50 Cent was cast in the "Street Fighter" film last summer and now, with the movie hitting screens soon, the official trailer has dropped. By Zachary Horvath April 17, 2026
Music Blueface’s Prison Release Could Be Just Weeks Away Blueface has been behind bars in California ever since turning himself in for an alleged probation violation last year. By Caroline Fisher October 16, 2025
Music The Game Hits Complex With His Own List Of The Top 100 Rappers From L.A. The Game landed at number 11 on Complex's top 100 Los Angeles rappers list, and unlike the publication, he included 2Pac in his own ranking. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 02, 2025
Music Maino Explains Why DJ Akademiks Beef Isn't As Deep As People Think DJ Akademiks and Maino have been going at each other despite their previous link-ups, and it's all because of some fashion trolling. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025
Music JID Shoots Music Video With Fans & Teases A Track From "God Does Like Ugly" JID has built plenty of hype for "God Does Like Ugly" with the lead single "WRK" and the four-track prelude. By Zachary Horvath July 26, 2025
Music How Did Megan Thee Stallion Get Her "Tina Snow" Alter Ego Name? Megan Thee Stallion has been rapping with the Tina Snow nickname for several years. Here's a deep dive into the origins of the name. By TeeJay Small February 01, 2024
Music Dispatch Audio Reveals New Insight Into Rihanna’s Home Shooting Police have since arrested 35-year-old Ivana Lisette Ortiz, charging her with attempted murder for the incident. By Cole Blake March 09, 2026
Music Young Thug Jail Call Requests Blocked By Cobb County Several of Young Thug's jail phone calls have leaked online in recent days, exposing him for speaking poorly about peers, cheating, and more. By Caroline Fisher September 11, 2025
Music Are Baby Keem And Kendrick Lamar Related? People are wondering if Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar are related. By Paul Barnes March 15, 2023
Music Tyler, The Creator Shows Out On Every Guest Verse: "P.O.V." & 10 More Standout Features Tyler doesn't disappoint as a guest feature. By Aron A. August 04, 2025