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Alexander Cole May 07, 2026 Music Ja Rule has dealt with his fair share of rap beef throughout his decades-long career, much like Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
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Caroline Fisher November 11, 2025 Music Authorities are still investigating the death of Celeste Rivas after she was found in the trunk of a Tesla belonging to D4vd.
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Cole Blake December 17, 2025 Music Dame Dash previously called out Cam'ron for working with 50 Cent on a TV series adaptation of "Paid In Full."
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Cole Blake September 17, 2025 Music Fetty Wap spent the last three years behind bars are pleading guilty to federal drug charges back in 2023.
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Cole Blake January 27, 2026 Music DreamLlife Rizzy was shot in both legs in Oakland last March, and authorities believe they've identified the gun used to shoot him.
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Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026 Music Tony Saxon gave witness testimony in his lawsuit against Kanye West this week for alleged labor violations, injuries, and lack of pay.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026 Music 6ix9ine wasn't buying the authenticity of Gunna's recent weight loss journey while streaming with DJ Akademiks.
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Cole Blake October 15, 2025 Music Yesterday, J. Cole surprised fans with the release of four new freestyles just in time for his 41st birthday.
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Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026 Music Drake has made his feelings on the cancellation of "Ebro In The Morning" clear, but according to the personality, he's actually helping him.
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Caroline Fisher December 17, 2025 Music Trap Lore Ross and DJ Akademiks sat down for a conversation about the Lil Durk trial, where Ross had some comments about 21 Savage.
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Alexander Cole September 09, 2026 Music The owner of the Los Angeles home D4vd previously rented wants to "respect both the LAPD’s investigation and the memory of the victim."
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Caroline Fisher October 14, 2025
TV Rick Ross & French Montana Face-Off In Epic "VERZUZ" Event: How To Watch & Vote Rick Ross and French Montana will be duking it out in what should be on epic "VERZUZ" battle on Thursday evening.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Ja Rule Reveals What Advice He’d Give Drake Amid Kendrick Lamar Feud Ja Rule has dealt with his fair share of rap beef throughout his decades-long career, much like Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music "Burn Cage" Reportedly Discovered At D4vd's Hollywood Rental Home Authorities are still investigating the death of Celeste Rivas after she was found in the trunk of a Tesla belonging to D4vd.
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Cole Blake 
Music Cam'ron Breaks Down Dame Dash Drama In A Fiery Response Dame Dash previously called out Cam'ron for working with 50 Cent on a TV series adaptation of "Paid In Full."
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Cole Blake 
Music Fetty Wap Reveals 85-Pound Weight Gain Fetty Wap spent the last three years behind bars are pleading guilty to federal drug charges back in 2023.
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Cole Blake 
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.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kanye West Allegedly Subjected Contractor To Cruel & Unusual Punishment Tony Saxon gave witness testimony in his lawsuit against Kanye West this week for alleged labor violations, injuries, and lack of pay.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 6ix9ine Boldly Accuses Gunna & Drake Of Getting BBLs 6ix9ine wasn't buying the authenticity of Gunna's recent weight loss journey while streaming with DJ Akademiks.
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Cole Blake 
Music J. Cole’s "Birthday Blizzard '26" Freestyles Leave The Internet In Awe Yesterday, J. Cole surprised fans with the release of four new freestyles just in time for his 41st birthday.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Ebro Thanks Drake & DJ Akademiks For Free Promo After “In The Morning” Cancellation Drake has made his feelings on the cancellation of "Ebro In The Morning" clear, but according to the personality, he's actually helping him.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Trap Lore Ross Checked By Akademiks After Calling 21 Savage A Snake Trap Lore Ross and DJ Akademiks sat down for a conversation about the Lil Durk trial, where Ross had some comments about 21 Savage.
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Alexander Cole 
Music D4vd’s Ex-Landlord Hires Private Investigator To Look Into Missing Teen’s Death The owner of the Los Angeles home D4vd previously rented wants to "respect both the LAPD’s investigation and the memory of the victim."
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Caroline Fisher