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Sports Russell Westbrook Retires From The NBA Russell Westbrook was one of the best point guards in the NBA during his prime, and he has chosen to walk away from the game. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026
Music Sexyy Red’s Mother Goes Viral For Being A “Baddie” Fans can't get enough of Sexyy Red's mom. By Caroline Fisher October 10, 2024
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 Digital Nas Refutes The Validity Of Kanye West's "Cousins" Digital Nas saying this isn't too surprising considering that he's been close with Kanye West for a few years now. By Zachary Horvath December 04, 2025
Politics Jasmine Crockett Faces Backlash After Honoring Chris Brown & Usher Jasmine Crockett pulled up to the R&B Tour to honor Chris Brown and Usher. By Aron A. September 14, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Clears 21 Savage Of Botting Rumors But Says "WHTTS?" Isn't Totally Off The Hook 21 Savage returned with his fourth studio album, "What Happened to the Streets?," back on Friday, December 12. By Cole Blake December 22, 2025
Streetwear Travis Scott Boards Private Jet With Pink Goyard Trunks Days Before Jordan 1 Low Drop Travis Scott was spotted leaving Miami on a private jet wearing the Pink Pack Jordan 1 Lows and carrying two custom pink Goyard trunks. By Ben Atkinson May 04, 2026
Politics Freddie Gibbs Criticizes Gary, Indiana's Power Response As Relief Efforts Grow A weeks-long power crisis in Gary prompted Freddie Gibbs to speak out about neglect in the predominantly Black city he calls home. By Erika Marie August 25, 2026
Sneakers Air Jordan 5 Hit With Ultra-Rare "Bel-Air" Colorway The new season of "Bel-Air" has inspired this Air Jordan 5. By Alexander Cole February 28, 2023
Relationships Dallas Austin Wanted To "Kill Everybody" After Learning Ex Chilli Was Dating Usher Usher was his friend & Chilli was the mother of his son, & when they got together, Austin remembered it being a "painful" and "crazy" time. By Erika Marie January 22, 2021
Music Kendrick Lamar Dominates Billboard's Top Rap Songs Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar's "luther," "TV Off," "Not Like Us," and "Squabble Up," all made the list, according to Billboard. By Cole Blake December 02, 2025
Music YNW Bortlen’s New Mugshot Surfaces As He Begins 10-Year Sentence In YNW Melly Case Last month, YNW Bortlen accepted a plea deal in his double murder case just a day before his trial was set to begin. By Caroline Fisher October 09, 2025