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Music Nicki Minaj’s Team Called “Pink Friday 2” Promo Budget “Extremely Low” A lawsuit has revealed behind-the-scenes concerns over how much money was available to promote Nicki Minaj’s "Pink Friday 2." By Erika Marie September 17, 2026
Music Keefe D Racked Up Jail Violations Before Tupac Murder Trial Before his Tupac conviction, Keefe D faced multiple jail violations and a separate conviction tied to an inmate fight. By Erika Marie September 14, 2026
TV Nia Long Gets Her Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star As Snoop Praises Her Legacy Snoop Dogg praised Nia Long’s place in Black culture as she received the 2,857th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. By Erika Marie September 16, 2026
TV Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Early Philly Years Are Coming To TV A new scripted series will revisit Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from West Philadelphia before sitcom fame took over. By Erika Marie October 08, 2026
Sneakers Yeat Teases Another Nike Collection With 3 Silhouettes Yeat appears to be teasing another Nike collaboration, featuring the Air Max 95, Air Force 1, and GT Future silhouettes. By Ben Atkinson September 27, 2026
Music Lil Yachty Apologizes To Mitch As “A Safe Place” Podcast Returns After a lengthy hiatus, Lil Yachty and Mitch reunited on A Safe Place and addressed the fallout that nearly ended the podcast. By Erika Marie September 11, 2026
Sneakers Air Jordan 1 Low "Howard" Finally Gets Official School Branding The Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG "Howard" releases October 1st for $155, now with official Howard Bison branding. By Ben Atkinson September 18, 2026
Music Timbaland Says His OxyContin Addiction Nearly Killed Him Looking back on his OxyContin addiction, Timbaland says he now realizes he was “committing suicide every day.” By Erika Marie September 30, 2026
Streetwear Supreme x Nike Fall 2026 Collection Supreme and Nike's Fall 2026 collection drops September 24th, packed with jackets, trapper hats, and more. By Ben Atkinson September 22, 2026
Sports Terrell Owens Sued For Defamation By 3 Friends Of Nolan Wells The lawsuit accuses Terrell Owens of amplifying unsupported claims after a grand jury declined to indict anyone in Nolan Wells’ death. By Erika Marie October 08, 2026
Music AZ Chike Says Kendrick Lamar Never Had A Verse On His Album AZ Chike clears the air. By Aron A. October 06, 2026
Crime Diddy’s $100M Lawsuit Against NexStar Moves Forward As Parties Consider Settlement: Report Diddy took a partial win in court. By Aron A. September 14, 2026