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Music Xzibit Receives Temporary Restraining Order From Former Employee Over Alleged Death Threat Julio Garcia, the man responsible for dishing out these allegations, used to wash cars for Xzibit for a long time. By Zachary Horvath March 11, 2025
Gossip Halle Bailey Fans Catch DDG Seemingly Lying About Their Coparenting Relationship With Halo Halle Bailey recently went on a social media break after DDG complained that he barely has a chance to see their son Halo. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 10, 2025
Music More Trapped In The Closets?: R. Kelly Claims To Written 25 New Albums While Serving Prison Term The argument of separating the music from the prison has been a constant debate with R. Kelly at the center. Song concepts created conflict. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 08, 2025
Pop Culture The Joe Budden Podcast Debates If LeBron James Is Overreacting Over Stephen A Smith Situation LeBron James allegedly confronted Stephen A Smith over his media coverage of LeBron's son and fellow Los Angeles Laker, Bronny James. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 08, 2025
Sneakers The Air Jordan 4 Cincinnati Bearcats PE Is A Gold-Laced Exclusive The Air Jordan 4 Cincinnati Bearcats PE is an exclusive sneaker crafted for the university’s basketball program. By Ben Atkinson March 02, 2025
Pop Culture 50 Cent Refuses To Stop Making Fun Of Floyd Mayweather After Donald Trump Praise 50 Cent has praised Donald Trump here and there, but he will flip the script quick if it means clowning on Floyd Mayweather. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2025
Music Jim Jones Expresses Pride In Promoting Gang Culture Through His Music Despite Backlash Jim Jones doesn't regret making millions off of his commercialization of gang culture, an often criticized tendency in some hip-hop corners. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2025
Music Tory Lanez Allegedly Pepper Sprayed During Prison Riot A clip of Tory Lanez recording music behind bars went viral on Feb. 24 and after getting another look it appears he got caught in the riot. By Zachary Horvath February 25, 2025
Music Funk Flex’s Hot 97 Guest Spot Off To A Rocky Start Thanks To DaBaby & Birdman Mix-Up Funk Flex recently discussed Kimora Lee Simmons' latest spat with her ex Russell on Hot 97, leading to a lot of confusion. By Caroline Fisher December 16, 2025
Sneakers Nike Brings Back Foamposite Heat With “Pine Green” Release The Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Pine Green” drops this month, bringing a winter-ready finish to the classic Foamposite silhouette. By Ben Atkinson December 07, 2025
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
Music Kanye West’s Former Malibu Mansion Becomes A Luxury Timeshare In 2024, Kanye West sold his Malibu mansion to Steven “Bo” Belmont for $21 million, $36 million less than he bought it for in 2021. By Caroline Fisher December 03, 2025