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Music Diddy’s Ex-Girlfriend Alleges She Witnessed Another Rapper’s Freak-Off Diddy's ex-girlfriend took the stand in his federal trial again today, recalling a trip she allegedly took to Las Vegas with another rapper. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Sports Shannon Sharpe Claps Back At Nicki Minaj Diss With An Explanation Shannon Sharpe had previously feigned ignorance when it comes to Nicki Minaj, which he says he did not intend as any disrespect. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 12, 2025
Music Deitrick Haddon Admits He’s Disappointed GloRilla Won BET Gospel Award According to Deitrick Haddon, GloRilla's latest win indicates that the gospel industry needs "a complete reset.” By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Music Bow Wow Reveals Why Ciara Didn't Perform "Like You" With Him At The BET Awards Bow Wow performed the song at the BET Awards during a star-studded reunion for the popular BET series, "106 & Park." By Cole Blake June 12, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Cosigns Emerging New Orleans Rapper La Reezy Some fans read very deeply into this Kendrick Lamar cosign of La Reezy thanks to another New Orleans rapper, Lil Wayne. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 12, 2025
Music Doechii Hints At Bringing "Swamp Sessions" Back While Celebrating Her Grammy Win Doechii used her YouTube "Swamp Sessions" to build up to "Alligator Bites Never Heal." Will she run it back for her debut studio album? By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 12, 2025
Music Grammys Make Major Change To Country Category After Beyoncé's Historic Win Beyoncé became the first Black artist ever to win Best Country Album with her project, "Cowboy Carter." earlier this year. By Cole Blake June 12, 2025
Music The Grammys Announce New Best Album Cover Category For 2026 Ceremony The Recording Academy also announced key dates for the 2026 Grammys, such as the nominations announcement occurring on November 7 this year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 12, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Girlfriend “Jane” Recalls Unnamed Woman Having Sex In Front Of Group At Party One of Diddy's ex-girlfriends is testifying anonymously under the pseudonym "Jane" amid his federal trial. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
TV 50 Cent’s New Docuseries Leads To Chilling Confession From Alleged Killer’s Daughter The 50 Cent-produced docuseries "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" premiered earlier this week on Peacock. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Music Dr. Khalid Muhammad’s Estate Goes After Public Enemy, Ice Cube & More Over Unlicensed Samples Several iconic hip-hop songs have sampled the words of the late activist, Khalid Muhammad, and his estate wants compensation. By Cole Blake June 12, 2025
Music Snoop Dogg Gives Jonathan Daviss His Flowers For Portraying The Rapper In Upcoming Biopic The upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic is currently in development under direction from Craig Brewer and Death Row Pictures' production. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 12, 2025