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News Kanye West And "American Idol" In Negotiations "American Idol" has contacted Kanye West, and they are in early talks to have the rapper join the show as a judge. By Rose Lilah August 21, 2012
News Birdman Talks On Nicki Minaj Retiring, Drake's Next Album, Lil Wayne Falling Off & More Birdman talks about Young Money/Cash Money business to Complex. By Rose Lilah April 25, 2012
Music Ray J Insists Diddy Should Have Been Acquitted Of All Charges Ray J has been vocal with his support for Diddy throughout the Bad Boy founder's entire legal battle so far. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Music Former Diddy Bodyguard Roger Bonds Claims He Waited Outside Kim Porter's Home For Six Hours Diddy's trial has revealed that the mogul allegedly assaulted ex-girlfriends and Bad Boy staff on multiple occasions for various reasons. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 14, 2025
Music Kanye West Arrives At Diddy Trial In An All-White Outfit Kanye West has been very supportive of Diddy amid his trial, whether it's through social media rants or his music. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 13, 2025
Music Diddy’s Ex-Girlfriend “Jane” Recalls Unnamed Woman Having Sex In Front Of Group At Party One of Diddy's ex-girlfriends is testifying anonymously under the pseudonym "Jane" amid his federal trial. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Music Wiz Khalifa Overcome With Emotion During "Kush & Orange Juice"-Themed Tiny Desk Debut Wiz Khalifa is the latest rapper to team up with NPR to help celebrate Black Music Month and he did so with his classic mixtape. By Zachary Horvath June 11, 2025
News Childish Gambino Reveals Drake's "Trophies" Beat Was Originally For "3005" According to Childish Gambino, the "Trophies" beat was originally meant for him. By Trevor Smith February 13, 2014
Original Content Cinematic: 10 Rappers With Films About Their Lives 10 rappers who star in movies about their lives. By William Cannon March 08, 2014
Pop Culture Tokyo Toni Alleges Diddy Is Being Framed During Controversial & Defensive Rant Tokyo Toni's latest hot take concerns the Diddy scandal and celebrities' alleged complicity. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 30, 2024
Sneakers Nike LeBron NXXT Gen “Cavs” Officially Revealed LeBron's new sneaker brings it back. By Ben Atkinson September 29, 2024
Pop Culture Cam'ron Claims He Rejected Key To NYC After Diddy Returned It Amid Scandal Cam'ron allegedly turned down Mayor Eric Adams' offer before his indictment, and after Diddy gave it back. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2024