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TV Fans Accuse Kendrick Lamar & Druski Of Ignoring Each Other At The BET Awards Kendrick Lamar was a big winner at the BET Awards last night as he came home with five awards after being nominated in six categories. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2025
Music Joyner Lucas Eviscerates DJ Vlad's Copyright Lawsuit Against Him DJ Vlad claims that Joyner Lucas reposted a VladTV interview clip without his permission and without providing credit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2025
Music 50 Cent Roasts T.I. For Bombing During His Comedy Special T.I. finally put out his first stand-up special, "Cheaper Than Therapy," last month after focusing on his comedy career in recent years. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026
Music Cardi B Reveals Why She Ripped Bia To Shreds On “Am I The Drama?” In Cardi B's new song "Pretty & Petty," she goes in on Bia for her appearance, career, background, and more. By Caroline Fisher September 19, 2025
Music The Lil Baby Dilemma: Declining Reign, Diminished Dominance & The End Of An Era Lil Baby’s run dominated both the charts and the streets, but even Atlanta’s baton carrier has a ceiling, and 2025 made it impossible to ignore. By Aron A. September 26, 2025
Music Young Thug Faces New Appeal From The State Of Georgia To Reverse Ruling The legal drama comes as Young Thug is gearing up to release his next studio album, "UY Scuti," later this week. By Cole Blake September 23, 2025
Music Pooh Shiesty's Lawyer & Wack 100 Trade Blows Over Snitching Accusations It did not take long for Wack 100 to cause some controversy after Pooh Shiesty was released from prison, which Bradford Cohen addressed. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 11, 2025
Music Drake’s Team Responds After Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group: “We Intend To Appeal” Drake’s spokesperson confirms the rapper plans to appeal after a judge dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” By Tallie Spencer October 09, 2025
Music Pleasure P Claims Fellow Pretty Ricky Member Slick'em Hound Is On Heroin Pleasure P updates fans on Pretty Ricky. By Bryson "Boom" Paul December 30, 2024
Music Jay-Z Confirms New Music, But There's An Unfortunate Twist Jay-Z remains one of the rap's biggest superstars, and with fans hoping for a new album, they might be forced to wait. By Alexander Cole March 24, 2026
Music Fat Joe Claims He Ran Into Desiigner At The Airport Before His Indecent Exposure Arrest Desiigner was charged with indecent exposure after allegedly exposing himself to Delta Air Lines flight attendants. By Cole Blake June 04, 2025
Relationships Cassie Rushed To The Hospital As She Prepares To Go Into Labor Cassie appears to be preparing to officially welcome her and her husband Alex Fine's third child together. By Cole Blake May 27, 2025