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Music Russell Simmons Explains Why He's Named In Epstein Files The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors. By Erika Marie May 18, 2026
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 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 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 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 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
Music A$AP Rocky Shares Yet Another Album Snippet Alongside Collab With Moncler A$AP Rocky has pump faked us multiple times, so it's hard to think that this snippet will amount to "DON'T DE BUMB" dropping soon. By Zachary Horvath September 22, 2025
Music Isaiah Rashad Drops New Freestyle Days Ahead Of Comeback Album Isaiah Rashad has been building a lot of well-deserved hype for his next album, and this freestyle is creating even more excitement. By Zachary Horvath April 27, 2026
Music Diddy Launched A “Free Game” Business Course For His Fellow Inmates Diddy's lawyers brought up the business course while outlining their reasoning for him deserving a light sentence. By Cole Blake September 24, 2025
Relationships A$AP Rocky Reveals If He Wants More Kids With Rihanna A$AP Rocky and Rihanna welcomed their third child in September 2025, baby girl Rocki. She has two older brothers in RZA and Riot. By Zachary Horvath January 22, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Announces New Book & Album, "Episodes," With Author Kathy Iandoli Coming October 14 Gucci Mane announced plans for a biopic in 2017 to connect with his original memoir, 'The Autobiography of Gucci Mane.' By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 22, 2025