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Music Man Crashes Car Through Jay-Z & Beyoncé's Hampton Home's Gate Authorities reportedly arrested the man at the scene, and police say he didn't make any threats regarding Beyoncé and Jay-Z. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2026
Music Rick Ross Admits He Will Always Celebrate Drake Collabs Despite Beef Rick Ross was recently on "The Joe Budden Podcast," where he talked about his fallout with Drake and how he reflects on their history today. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2026
Sneakers The ANTA KAI 3 "Mother's Love" Drops Today The ANTA KAI 3 "Mother's Love" colorway releases today, bringing a soft pink design tied to Kyrie Irving's signature line. By Ben Atkinson July 18, 2026
Music YG Verzuz The Game Officially Announced For Later This Month Two Compton titans are facing off in a "Verzuz" matchup very soon in Los Angeles, as YG and The Game will trade their biggest hits. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2026
Streetwear Supreme's LA Store Closes After Major Water Main Break Leads To Sinkhole A major water main break near Sunset Boulevard caused flooding and a sinkhole that closed Supreme's Los Angeles store. By Ben Atkinson July 17, 2026
Sneakers Air Jordan 8 "BIN 23" Gets Another Release Date Change The Air Jordan 8 "BIN 23" release date has moved yet again, causing some speculation about the frantic release. By Ben Atkinson July 17, 2026
Sneakers LeBron James Laces Up "Purple" Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 LeBron James was photographed wearing an unreleased Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 in a new purple colorway. By Ben Atkinson July 17, 2026
Crime Kai Cenat Sued After Bodyguard Allegedly Assaulted Man At NYC Parade The complaint argues Kai Cenat shares legal responsibility for an alleged assault carried out by his security guard at a New York parade. By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Seeks Dismissal From $275K Production Lawsuit A New York judge will decide whether Nicki Minaj can be removed as an individual defendant in a lawsuit regarding Jingle Ball & "Pink Friday 2." By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Sports Jay-Z, LeBron James, & Tom Brady Link Up At Fanatics Fest NYC Fanatics Fest became the latest stop in JAY-Z's high-profile week, bringing together the rapper with LeBron James and Tom Brady under one roof. By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Music Cassie Opposes Clayton Howard's Bid To Add Diddy Trial Records To Civil Lawsuit By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Music Latto Shuts Down Critic Over Travel With Her Newborn A video of Latto traveling with her newborn sparked criticism online from a user on X, and the rapper quickly fired back. By Erika Marie July 17, 2026