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TV "The Rap Game" Season 2 Stars: Where Are They Now? Season 2 had a lot more youngsters vying for the gold! By Demi Phillips November 10, 2023
Music Slim Thug Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? Trace Slim Thug's journey in the music industry, from his rise in the Houston rap scene to becoming a respected figure in hip-hop. By Rain Adams January 05, 2024
Sports Master P Explains Why He's Officially Retiring From Music Master P is shifting his focus to the University of New Orleans following his performance at Essence on Sunday. By Cole Blake July 07, 2025
Music Cam'ron Reveals Kanye West Is Mad At Him For Roasting "Cousins" During a recent episode of his podcast, Cam'ron said that he'll likely never interview Kanye West for one simple reason. By Caroline Fisher April 16, 2026
Music Rapper Sosamann Arrested On Charges Of Human Trafficking: Report Two women accuse Sosamann of forcing them to turn tricks. By Erika Marie May 25, 2019
Music Kanye West's Slot At Slovakia Festival Leads To Event's Cancelation Due To Backlash A new report suggests Rubicon Festival promoters canceled the entire event due to the backlash over Kanye West's participation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2025
Music The Constant Elevation of GuWop: “Episodes” Closes The Chapter Of ‘06 Gucci Mane With "Episodes," Gucci Mane revisits the chaos of his early years, confronting his past head-on with clarity. By Aron A. October 24, 2025
Music Kanye West Allegedly Scolded Handyman For Kim Kardashian & Bianca Censori Mix-Up A handyman named Jeromy Holding recently took the stand amid Kanye West's ongoing legal battle against Tony Saxon. By Caroline Fisher March 04, 2026
Music Diddy Takes $100M Legal Loss As Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit Against NBCUniversal The judge dismissed every claim filed against the film 'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.' By Tallie Spencer April 23, 2026
Music Earl Sweatshirt Calls Out "Racist" Criticism Of Mumble Rap Earl Sweatshirt recently spoke with The New York Times' "Popcast" about his brand new album "Live Laugh Love." By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2025
Music 50 Cent Reacts To Being Called "Uncancelable" In New Interview As much controversy and animosity as 50 Cent drums up, he sees his enduring presence as a brand decision rather than true invincibility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2025
Sports JAY-Z Has The Best Odds To Perform At Next Year's Super Bowl Halftime Show This report follows up on a recent rumor that began to float on the internet a couple of days ago following JAY-Z's performance in Paris. By Zachary Horvath July 01, 2025