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Music Nicki Minaj Halts Retirement And Promises Big Things For Her Next Album Nicki Minaj went on another spirited rant about JAY-Z and Roc Nation yesterday (Oct. 15) and claimed she was hanging it up because of Hov. By Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025
Music Kanye West's Former Assistant Accuses Him Of Sex Trafficking Lauren Pisciotta previously sued Kanye West for sexual harassment, and she now reportedly included sexual assault and other allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 10, 2025
Music Kirk Franklin Net Worth 2025: What Is The Gospel Icon Worth? Gospel's modern torchbearer, Kirk Franklin, blending tradition with innovation in music. By Jake Skudder September 20, 2023
Music 7 Of The Best ’00s R&B Groups By the 2000s, a few acts kept the appeal of RnB groups alive. By Demi Phillips November 22, 2023
Music Diddy Trial Prosecutors Break Down How Jurors Can Convict Him Of Sex Trafficking Diddy is facing a number of charges including sex trafficking and racketeering in his ongoing criminal trial. By Cole Blake June 26, 2025
Music Gunna Announces Global "Wun World" Tour Gunna is taking his last record with YSL on a global trek starting as soon as November 17. It will extend into July 2026. By Zachary Horvath October 06, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Contemplates Taking A "Very Long Break" After "Chromakopia" Tour After Tyler the Creator's prolific output in recent years, fans might not get a chance to hear from the rapper for a long time. By Cole Blake September 22, 2025
TV Lil Eazy-E Net Worth 2023: What Is The "GUHH" Star Worth? Traverse through Lil Eazy-E's compelling narrative from humble origins, highlighting his personal life, ventures, and philanthropy. By Jake Skudder July 11, 2023
Music Diddy’s Mother Janice Combs Fires Back Amid Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud Former Bad Boy executive Kirk Burrowes alleges that he was swindled out of his 25% stake and 15% profit cut of the label. By Caroline Fisher November 04, 2025
Music Judge In Kanye West's Mansion Trial Demands Compliance With Dress Code Given Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori's controversial fashion choices in the past, the judge in Ye's mansion trial might be wary. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music Isaiah Rashad Says He Doesn't Get "Frank Ocean Perks" It's been years since Isaiah Rashad's sexuality was first questioned, and now he's opening up about how he's being received by the public. By Erika Marie May 29, 2026
Music 21 Savage Denies Using Bots After Spotify Allegedly Scrubs His Album Of 25 Million Streams DJ Akademiks says that 21 Savage messaged him to address the rumors about Spotify removing streams from his latest album. By Cole Blake February 04, 2026