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Pop Culture Ray J Makes New Girlfriend Cry Twice During Uncomfortable Livestream Ray J is apparently in a new relationship with a girl named Shila, a contestant on his Zeus Network show, "Love Cabin." By Zachary Horvath November 21, 2025
Original Content 9 Rappers Who Turned Down Spots On XXL's Freshman List Here are nine artists who decided that becoming an XXL Freshman wasn't the move. By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2017
Music Kanye West’s Tampa Concert Facing Cancellation Threats By Florida Senator Senator Rick Scott doesn't think Ye should be welcomed in Florida. By Aron A. June 05, 2026
Music Michael Jackson Credited His Longtime Bodyguard With Subbing In As "His Father" The letter MJ penned thanking his bodyguard is currently up for auction. By Devin Ch March 07, 2019
Music Cam'ron Appears To Show Off New Teeth & Fans Are Stunned Cam'ron was bumping Billy Joel and smoking a blunt when fans caught a glimpse of his new pearly whites. By Aron A. January 18, 2022
Gossip Drake's Business Partner Responds To Rumors That He Got Engaged Matte Babel responded to rumors of Drake's alleged long-term relationship with a woman for whom Ludacris reportedly performed recently. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 03, 2026
Original Content 17 Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok We're breaking down all the hip-hop songs that took off on TikTok. By Joe Abrams July 28, 2021
Gram Megan Thee Stallion’s Alleged Sister Says Rapper Neglects Family The woman called out the rapper in an IG post. By Erika Marie December 12, 2020
Music New Footage Shows Foolio's Alleged Killer Attempting To Escape Interrogation Room Foolio's murder trial has entered its second week, and more alleged evidence continues to be shown in the courtroom. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2026
Music Central Cee Reveals Why He Decided To Stash His Record With Drake Fans were expecting it to be on "CAN'T RUSH GREATNESS." By Zachary Horvath January 28, 2025
Music Akademiks Details Meeting Drake For The First Time In Toronto Drake apparently sent a private jet for DJ Akademiks to visit Toronto and made sure he received the 6 God treatment. By Erika Marie May 18, 2026
Music Drake Angry With DJ Akademiks For Leaking His Snippet On J. Cole's Big Night It appears that Drake did not in fact sign off on DJ Akademiks teasing this snippet. But the question still remains: What's up with J. Cole? By Zachary Horvath February 06, 2026