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Music JayDaYoungan’s Mother Recalls His Devastating Last Words After Shooting In July of 2022, JayDaYoungan was shot and killed outside of his Louisiana home after reportedly being ambushed by five gunmen. By Caroline Fisher March 07, 2025
Music Rick Ross Goes Off On 50 Cent After His Latest Trolling Attempt Backfires This is far from the first time 50 Cent and Rick Ross have traded shots with one another on social media. By Cole Blake July 24, 2025
Music Orlando Brown Alleges Ray J Made Him Smoke Weed As A Teen Orlando Brown and Ray J are both known for their wild celebrity takes, although they hadn't crossed over much before this. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 15, 2025
Music North West & Molly Santana Announce Co-Headlining Tour North West and Molly Santana are going on tour together in August, and will be traveling all throughout North America. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2026
Music Yung Miami Heartbroken By Industry Switch-Up: "Left Me For Dead" Yung Miami is preparing her debut solo album, although it hasn't been easy, given the cold shoulder from the industry. By Alexander Cole May 11, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Takes Partial Credit For The Careers Of Drake, 6ix9ine, & Playboi Carti DJ Akademiks was bigging himself up during a stream on Wednesday night, and it led to how he truly feels about himself. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
Music Drake Responds To AI Cover Of Ice Spice's "Munch": "This The Final Straw" Drake isn't amused by the AI version of himself rapping "Munch." By Aron A. April 14, 2023
Music Death Of Jacksonville Teen Corbin Johnson Sparks Viral TikTok Challenge The death of Jacksonville teen, Corbin Johnson, ignited a viral TikTok challenge called "Where's Corbin?" By Brianna Lawson January 04, 2022
Music Diplomats' Freekey Zekey Opens Up The Harrowing Night He Was Shot Freekey Zekey finally opens up about the night he was shot. By Mitch Findlay January 02, 2020
Music Syd On Odd Future & Her Sexuality: "Everybody Was Gay The Whole Time" Syd speaks on her experiences and inspiring others. By Matthew Parizot June 14, 2018
Original Content Infamous Strippers Turned Entrepreneurs: From Cardi To Draya Familiarize yourself with the women changing our perception of sex work and hip-hop. By Kiana Knight October 13, 2018
Sports Stefon Diggs Claps Back At People Calling Him Gay Over Pink Bag Stefon Diggs has jokes. By Aron A. June 09, 2026