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Music YFN Lucci Addresses Rumors About 2020 Shooting That Killed His Close Friend YFN Lucci's late friend, James Adams, was shot at while the former was reportedly driving through rival gang territory in Dec. 2020. By Zachary Horvath September 27, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA Smash Yet Another Record Thanks To “Luther” Kendrick Lamar and SZA's track "Luther" has become the longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Relationships DJ Vlad Suggests Kenneth Petty Got Another Woman Pregnant Kenneth Petty's most recent address on the sex offender registry is reportedly a small house in Jamaica, Queens, not Nicki Minaj's mansion. By Cole Blake April 28, 2026
Music Tyler The Creator Drops Music Video For "Darling, I" Featuring Nia Long, Lauren London, & More Tyler The Creator is still performing on his "Chromakopia: The World Tour" to promote the 2024 project as well. By Cole Blake August 19, 2025
Music Fivio Foreign Disses Kai Cenat For Getting Into Fashion Fivio Foreign says Kai is trying to move like Ye. By Tallie Spencer January 22, 2026
Music Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist Close To Top 10 Debut As "Alfredo 2" Receives First Week Sales Projections Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist created a strong sequel to a classic and it looks like they will be rewarded handsomely for "Alfredo 2." By Zachary Horvath August 02, 2025
Music Ray J Claims He Has Months Left To Live Amid Health Battle Recently, Ray J went live to give his supporters an update after being hospitalized for severe chest pain. By Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026
Music Dame Dash Berates Cam'ron For Becoming A Sportscaster Cam'ron recently made Kevin Hart walk out of an interview by clowning Dame Dash, and the former Roc-A-Fella executive is returning fire. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2026
Music Pras Michel’s Harsh Post-Prison Restrictions Revealed Last week, Pras was sentenced to 14 years in prison for charges of conspiracy, acting as an unregistered foreign agent, and more. By Caroline Fisher November 26, 2025
Music Justin Bieber Has Fans Worried About His Health After Coachella Video Surfaces Several clips of Justin Bieber partying are circulating on social media after the second weekend of Coachella. By Cole Blake April 21, 2025
Music Usher Says Justin Bieber Drama Was An "Exaggeration" Usher and Justin Bieber reportedly got into a "heated exchange" at an Oscars party hosted by Beyoncé and Jay-Z. By Cole Blake March 24, 2026
Music Fredo Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Fredo's journey to fame, his chart-topping hits, and the factors contributing to his impressive net worth in 2024. By Jake Skudder January 17, 2024