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Music Jermaine Dupri Says Nipsey Hussle Was The Modern-Day Jesus Nipsey Hussle was an important figure in hip-hop for his philanthropy and efforts to revitalize his hometown of Crenshaw. By Zachary Horvath January 17, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Drops Playboi Carti From The Official Version Of "Helicopter$" "Helicopter$" is the latest single from A$AP Rocky's highly anticipated upcoming album, "Don't Be Dumb," which drops this week. By Cole Blake January 12, 2026
Gossip Alexis Skyy Denies Reports That She Runs An Illegal Insurance Company Skyy says there's nothing shady about what she has going on. By Tallie Spencer April 16, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Goes After Megan Thee Stallion As Cameraman’s Harassment Lawsuit Moves Forward Recently, a judge denied Megan Thee Stallion's request to dismiss a lawsuit, sparking a response from Nicki Minaj. By Caroline Fisher July 08, 2025
Pop Culture DDG Catches Backlash For Bringing Up Streamer's Deceased Father Amid Beef Reggie, also known as Lil Rodney Son, responded to DDG's scathing move by explaining why he'd never stoop that low. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Azealia Banks Causes Outrage By Defending Other Races Using The N-Word Azealia Banks is once again making headlines for sharing a controversial opinion on her X (formerly Twitter) account. By Cole Blake June 22, 2025
Music Sammie Finally Breaks Silence On Child Abuse Arrest Sammie was arrested on a cruelty to children charge in Georgia on October 19 and has since been released from jail. By Cole Blake October 27, 2025
Music YFN Lucci Hilariously Claims What You Would Hear If His Prison Calls Leaked YFN Lucci's conversation about leaked phone calls almost certainly has to tie into what Young Thug endured earlier this year. By Zachary Horvath October 20, 2025
Music Why Did Pooh Shiesty Go To Jail? Pooh Shiesty secured an early release and was transferred to a halfway house on Monday after spending three years behind bars. By Cole Blake October 07, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Calls For A Boycott Of All Brands In Business With Cardi B Nicki Minaj reignited her beef with Cardi B by trolling her for her relationship with Stefon Diggs, earlier this week. By Cole Blake October 02, 2025
Sneakers The Air Jordan 11 “Tokyo” Will Be Very Exclusive The Air Jordan 11 “Tokyo” debuts in spring 2026 with a refined grey design and premium details that elevate the classic silhouette. By Ben Atkinson October 01, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Believes LeBron James' Absence From Caribana Shows He Was Never That Close With Drake A few days ago, Drake's close friend OVO Chubbs taunted LeBron James over missing Caribana amid the two superstars' beef. By Zachary Horvath August 05, 2025