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Gram XXXTENTACION's Son Wishes Late Rapper "Happy Father's Day" XXXTENTACION's son wished him happy Father's Day in a video published on social media. By Cole Blake June 20, 2022
Streetwear Kevin O'Leary Wears Extravagant Kobe Bryant x Michael Jordan Card Chain Kevin O'Leary wore an incredibly valuable Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan dual logo card pendant at the Actor Awards. By Ben Atkinson March 02, 2026
Crime King Von Named By Police As 17-Year-Old Gakirah Barnes's Killer: Report The teen, reportedly a member of the Gangster Disciples who allegedly killed over a dozen people, was shot nine times in Chicago back in 2014. By Erika Marie July 12, 2021
Antics Kevin Gates Addresses Murder Rumors & Speaks On Oral Sex In New Video Never change, Gates. By Alex Zidel September 24, 2019
Original Content Young Thug Can Rap: 10 Of His Wildest Verses In case you needed a reminder, Young Thug stands in a league of his own. By Mitch Findlay August 20, 2019
Music Videos Joey Bada$$ Taps Ab-Soul & Rapsody For Moody New “Still” Music Video After some delays, Joey Bada$$'s new album "Lonely At The Top" is now slated for release this Friday (August 29). By Caroline Fisher August 25, 2025
Music Diddy To Fight For Acquittal Or New Trial Ahead Of Sentencing In July, Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, meaning he could spend up to 20 years behind bars. By Caroline Fisher September 25, 2025
Sneakers The Swarovski x Nike Ja 2 “Midnight” Will Be Extremely Limited As you'd expect, this is going to be a tough pair to cop. By Ben Atkinson December 19, 2024
Music Kanye West Claims His Billionaire Status Makes Rap Worthless To Him A not unexpected development from a self-professed "out of touch billionaire." By Devin Morton February 07, 2025
TV Cam Newton Breaks His Silence On Being Fired By ESPN Cam Newton was recently let go by ESPN, although he seems to be keeping a level head about what went down. By Alexander Cole July 22, 2026
Music BigXthaPlug’s Attorney Is Committed To Fighting For Him Amid Gun And Drug Case Last week, BigXthaPlug was arrested in Dallas for alleged gun and drug possession just after dropping his new album, "I Hope You're Happy." By Caroline Fisher August 25, 2025
Music London Mayor Denounces Kanye West Following Wireless Festival Booking Kanye West has been welcomed back to a lot of countries in recent weeks for shows but, his return to London has upset the city's mayor. By Zachary Horvath April 01, 2026