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Music Finesse2Tymes Calls Out GloRilla’s Sister After Bizarre TMZ Interview Finesse2tymes is one of many reacting staunchly to GloRilla's sister's claims that the Memphis femcee isn't helping their family financially. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026
Music Chloe Bailey Laughs At Being Warned About NSFW Posts On TikTok Chloe Bailey revealed she is a Kendrick Lamar stan amid the rapper’s beef with Drake. She admitted to crushing on Lamar. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 20, 2025
Music Complex Drops Hip-Hop Media Rankings With Kai Cenat, DJ Akademiks & Joe Budden At The Top Complex's list also includes Anthony Fantano, PlaqueBoyMax, Nadeska Alexis, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2025
Music XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Freed After Five Years In Prison Robert Allen IV pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed robbery for his role in XXXTentacion's death in 2018. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Rihanna Celebrates A$AP Rocky's "Don't Be Dumb" Landing At No. 1 On Billboard A$AP Rocky went through some first week sales turbulence with his highly anticipated album "Don't Be Dumb," but Rihanna doesn't care. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 25, 2026
Music EBK Jaaybo Could Spend 30 Years In Prison Over New Gun Charge DreamLlife Rizzy was shot in both legs in Oakland last March, and authorities believe they've identified the gun used to shoot him. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music JID Announces "GDLU PRELUXE" Project And It's Release Date Is Sooner Than You May Think In addition to the mixtape announcement, JID also put out a new song and music video titled, "32 (Freestyle)." By Cole Blake July 01, 2025
Music Boldy James Explains Why Amanda Seales Thinks He Owes Her Money Amanda Seales had previously called Boldy James out during her interview with Shannon Sharpe from April of last year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Music Kanye West's Switzerland Concert Canceled By Soccer Club This follows Kanye West's other concert cancelations, show postponements, and travel bans in the United Kingdom, France, and Poland. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 18, 2026
Music Narrator Behind J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" Trailer Reveals Identity & Story Behind Their Collab The voice behind J. Cole's trailer for "The Fall-Off" has come forward and has some great advice for anyone who makes content for a living. By Zachary Horvath January 16, 2026
Music Blueface Admits Cardi B’s Dance Moves Nearly Made Him Forget His Own Song Blueface recently surprised Cardi B fans with an appearance at her Los Angeles "Little Miss Drama" tour stop. By Caroline Fisher February 17, 2026
Original Content Trap Dickey Talks Upcoming Album “The Ville,” Teases TDE Compilation Project & Lil Wayne Vs. Jay-Z Trap Dickey becomes the first South Carolina artist signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. With “The Ville” on the way, he talks TDE, ScHoolboy Q, and viral moments from On The Radar to Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3. By Aron A. April 30, 2026