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Music Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter VI" Draws Middling Opening Day Streams Lil Wayne has not been receiving the most positive feedback for his new album and the streams sort of reflect that. By Zachary Horvath June 07, 2025
Music Daniel Caesar Announces New Album, “Son Of Spergy,” Coming In 2025 With Guestlist Teaser Daniel Caesar has become one of the most sought-after singers in today’s music. His resume includes collaborations with Brandy & Kali Uchis. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 20, 2025
Music Cardi B Seemingly Accuses Offset Of Sleeping With Ari Fletcher In Leaked DMs Moneybagg Yo's girlfriend Ari Fletcher recently got dragged into Cardi B and Offset's messy divorce drama. By Caroline Fisher April 17, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Secures Legal Win As Judge Approves Sentencing Delay Recently, 6ix9ine's legal team asked a judge to delay his sentencing so he has time to relocate his family following a home invasion. By Caroline Fisher November 20, 2025
Music Lefty Gunplay’s Mugshot Surfaces As New Details Emerge About Rolling Loud Arrest According to online arrest records, Lefty Gunplay's bond was set at $500K, and a court date was set for March 18. By Caroline Fisher March 18, 2025
Music Lauryn Hill Advises Harvard Students About The Importance of Community When Writing Music Lauryn Hill has been supporting her son and emerging musician YG Marley. The two have shared the stage together often. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 05, 2025
Music LAPD Confirms They Haven't Named d4vd As Suspect In Celeste Rivas Case This follows significant legal updates for d4vd as the Los Angeles Police Department continues to determine Celeste Rivas' cause of death. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025
Music Cardi B's New Album "Am I The Drama?" Immediately Goes Platinum Upon Release The long-running success of the "Am I The Drama?"-preceding singles "Up" and "WAP" have propelled Cardi B to an instant hit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2025
Streetwear Ice Spice Leaves Fans Drooling And Praising New Body After Paris Fashion Week Photo Dump Ice Spice previously divided fans who commented on her weight loss, with some preferring her old look and expressing concern. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 09, 2025
Music Jay-Z & Beyonce Take Out $57 Million Loan On California Mansion Jay-Z and Beyonce reportedly first purchased their mansion in Bel Air for a whopping $88 million back in 2017. By Caroline Fisher July 22, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour Materializes The Elusive pgLang Vision Kendrick Lamar and SZA set a new standard on the Grand National tour; more importantly, the tour embodies pgLang’s forward-thinking ethos at the intersection of art and media. By Aron A. June 24, 2025
Music Dave Chappelle Chastises DJ Khaled For His Silence On Gaza War Dave Chappelle slammed DJ Khaled for his continued silence on what's happening in Gaza, despite being Palestinian. By Devin Morton July 02, 2025