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Music Stephen Jackson Slams Lil Yachty Over George Floyd Line On PlaqueBoyMax Lil Yachty teased a new track on PlaqueBoyMax that referenced George Floyd and caused widespread backlash. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 15, 2025
Music Kevin McCall Says Patti Labelle Can’t Sing Kevin McCall has been back in the headlines this week after placing blame on Chris Brown for his financial issues. By Zachary Horvath October 23, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Defends Himself Against Fan Claiming He's "Washed Beyond Repair" Kid Cudi has always dealt with fan criticism over his artistic moves, whether it's relating to his music or endeavors in film and fashion. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2026
Politics Amber Rose Says Nicki Minaj Did Nothing Wrong By Speaking With Erika Kirk Nicki Minaj has been coming under fire for voicing her support for the Republican Party at AmericaFest over the weekend. By Cole Blake December 23, 2025
Music Birdman Says He Wants To Make A Cash Money Documentary With DJ Akademiks Birdman and his brother, Ronald "Slim" Williams, launched the now-iconic label, Cash Money Records. back in 1991. By Cole Blake August 06, 2025
Music Chris Brown Seemingly Shades Zara Larsson In Response To Pitchfork Review Pitchfork gave Chris Brown's new album its lowest rating of the 2020s. By Aron A. May 13, 2026
Music BG Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? BG's journey from Hot Boys to solo career, legal hurdles, and net worth. By Axl Banks January 05, 2024
Music What Is Drake's "PROJECT BOT"? A massive controlled explosion in Toronto caused a commotion over Drake's supposed "PROJECT BOT" shoot in the city. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 17, 2026
Music Chelsea Cotton, Metro Boomin's Girlfriend, Reignites Drake Beef With "Nokia"-Driven Instagram Post Metro Boomin and Future's "Like That" sparked the instantly classic beef between Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 19, 2025
Music Cardi B & Travis Scott Get An Invite To Perform In China After Kanye West's Successful Shows Hainan is looking to be a live show haven. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 13, 2025
Music Diddy's Former Chef Claims She Feared Being Murdered For Accusing Him Of Abuse Jordan Atkinson wrote a letter to the Diddy trial's Judge Arun Subramanian asking that he deny Sean Combs' bond after the jury's verdict. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Music BenDaDonnn Claims Drake Will Go On Tour As Soon As "ICEMAN" Drops As a friend of Drake's, BenDaDonnn has an alleged inside scoop on Drizzy's new album "ICEMAN," although he's in the dark about its drop date. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 18, 2026