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Music Drakeo The Ruler's Family Reaches Settlement With Live Nation In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Drakeo The Ruler's family claimed Live Nation didn't take proper precautions in ensuring his security the night he died. By Alexander Cole October 14, 2026
TV Kai Cenat Announces Stream With Tyla Two Years Following Viral Rejection Two years ago, Kai Cenat and Tyla had a viral stream that ended in a rejection. Now, they are going to Disney World together. By Alexander Cole July 27, 2026
Music Keefe D Jail Call Complicates Defense Over Tupac Memoir The fight over Keffe D’s memoir now includes a jail call that appears to contradict his defense team’s ghostwriter argument. By Erika Marie August 10, 2026
Music Papoose Disses Eazy The Block Captain In New "Food For Thought" Freestyle Eazy The Block Captain has been taking shots at Papoose and Claressa Shield, but now, Papoose is clapping back. By Alexander Cole October 26, 2026
Sneakers DDG Calls Soulja Boy's New Sneaker Line Trash On Social Media DDG publicly criticized Soulja Boy's new sneaker line "Soulja Boy Drip Co." calling the shoes trash on social media sparking debate. By Ben Atkinson January 13, 2026
Streetwear Cardi B Flaunts Her Post-Pregnancy Body & Weight Loss In Stunning New Look It's only been two weeks since Cardi B gave birth to her daughter. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 23, 2024
Music "Flavor Of Love" Star Reveals Flavor Flav Wouldn't Have Sex With Her She thinks he felt guilty for having another girlfriend while filming the show. By Erika Marie July 04, 2019
Politics MAGA Rapper Playboy The Beast Sues U.S. Government By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Kanye Wants Antisemitic Posts Banned From Discrimination Trial A former security guard says Black employees were treated worse while Ye argues his online posts should stay out of court. By Erika Marie August 28, 2026
Music TDE’s Punch Laughs Off Isaac Hayes III’s Take on GloRilla Grammy Debate Fans debate whether Glorilla should have won over Kendrick Lamar. By Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026
TV 2Slimey Goes Viral For All The Wrong Reasons During PlaqueBoyMax's "Song Wars" 2Slimey was a contestant on PlaqueBoyMax's "Song Wars" this weekend, and in the end, he got disrespected by the judges. By Alexander Cole March 16, 2026
Music Young Thug Debuts Colorful New Look At Coachella Young Thug performed tons of his biggest hits while on stage at Coachella, including "Check," "Havana," and more. By Cole Blake April 13, 2026