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Music Kanye West Keeps It A Buck After Being Asked Why People Think He's Crazy Kanye West being self-aware?! By Zachary Horvath February 03, 2025
Pop Culture Ray J Reveals He's Having Mental Health Issues In Concerning Video Prayers go out to Ray J as it's unclear as to what led him to this point. We are wishing him the best going forward. By Zachary Horvath July 01, 2025
Music Drake Crowned Third Biggest Songwriter Of The Century On Billboard's Hot 100 According to Billboard, Drake is the best songwriter among his 21st century peers on the Hot 100, bested only by Dr. Luke and Max Martin. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 14, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks' Latest Update Suggests Drake's "ICEMAN" Is Dropping Sooner Than You Think The hype for Drake's "ICEMAN" album is off the charts right now, and DJ Akademiks cannot help himself with the updates. By Alexander Cole January 12, 2026
Music Justin Bieber Says The "Bible Can't Save You" As Concerning Posts Go Viral Justin Bieber also discussed his wife, Hailey Bieber, as rumors have been circulating about their relationship. By Cole Blake April 24, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Makes Bold Prediction About Drake’s “ICEMAN” Album Drake's ninth studio album "ICEMAN" is expected to arrive sometime this year, though it doesn't have an official release date. By Caroline Fisher October 13, 2025
Music 50 Cent Brutally Trolls Brandy For Abruptly Fleeing The Stage In Chicago Brandy has since put a statement out, blaming the incident on dehydration and a fear of fainting on stage. By Cole Blake October 21, 2025
Original Content Kevin McCall & Chris Brown's Most Memorable Collaborations The nostalgic mixtape era of R&B featured a sound Kevin McCall helped build with Chris Brown. These tracks still hold the weight, despite their scandals and tense relationship. By Erika Marie October 23, 2025
Music Diddy Allegedly Used To Take Ecstasy Pills Shaped Like President Barack Obama During Day 7 of the Diddy trial, the mogul's former assistant David James took the stand and delivered some jaw-dropping allegations. By Alexander Cole May 20, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Goes Viral Over "Home Boy Smashing His Celly" Lyric In New "WTHelly" Freestyle Boosie Badazz was involved in a car accident last week. The rap star would be seen purchasing a new vehicle several days later. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 13, 2025
Music 50 Cent Accuses Floyd Mayweather Of Allegedly Trying To Pawn Off His Belongings 50 Cent is once again taking aim at the legendary boxer, Floyd Mayweather, on social media over his finances. By Cole Blake August 11, 2025
Pop Culture Rihanna Floors Kai Cenat After Sending Him Sweet DM Mid-Stream Kai Cenat has become a very likable pop culture figure thanks to his acts of kindness, something that Rihanna wanted to shout him out for. By Zachary Horvath April 08, 2025