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News Waka Flocka Off the Hook for December Home Raid <p>A Henry County, Ga. grand jury cleared rapper Waka Flocka Flame of several drug-related charges on Monday (May 2), concluding there was insufficient evidence for prosecution.<br /> <br /> "All charges droped from when police ran N my house #GoDsGooD #squad," informed the 'No Hands' rapper via Twitter.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 04, 2011
News Wiz Khalifa Shades Fly Off Shelves <p>Wiz Khalifa has earned himself another hit -- this time, in the sunglasses department. The Pittsburgh rapper released his first sunglasses line dubbed The Elevators in November 2010, issuing 500 pairs of the first edition specs that have almost entirely flown off shelves.<br /> <br /> Eyetique, which produced the first line of shades, is planning on manufacturing a second line of the popular eyewear, which has been sold in Alaska, Canada and Hawaii. "Thirty percent of sales are international," vice president Brad Childs told Pittsburgh's D Busieness News.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 11, 2011
News Grammy Nominees 2011 -- Eminem & Jay-Z Dominate <p>The 2011 Grammy nominees were announced at a Los Angeles concert Wednesday night that was broadcast live on CBS. Two-time Grammy winner LL Cool J hosted the hour-long program that included performances from Bruno Mars, B.O.B., Justin Bieber and Train.<br /> <br /> This year, artists must have released a project between Sept. 1, 2009, through Sept. 30, 2010, to be eligible for an award. While that leaves out albums from Kanye West, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj, many others are in the running. The main event takes place on Feb. 13, 2011 in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS at 8PM ET/PT. By Rose Lilah December 02, 2010
Random A$AP Rocky Shares Wild Response To Alleged Sex Tape Leak A$AP Rocky with the jokes. By Aron A. December 19, 2019
Gram Ashanti Is Still Out Here Dropping Jaws With Her Latest IG Thirst Trap "Caramel Monday" should be everyday if it means more pics of Ashanti in bikinis. By Keenan Higgins January 14, 2020
Politics LA Shop Owners Cuffed & Detained For Protecting Store From Looters A woman of color was placed in handcuffs after screaming for the police's attention when looters threatened to break into a nearby shop. By Alex Zidel June 02, 2020
Antics Tory Lanez Named In Report Of Fight Between Celina Powell & Joe Budden's Ex Tory Lanez was reportedly on the scene of an alleged fight between Celina Powell and Kaylin Garcia. By Erika Marie May 05, 2020
Sneakers Nike Air Foamposite One "Beijing" Coming Soon: First Look This Nike Air Foamposite One colorway should get sneakerheads excited. By Alexander Cole May 04, 2020
Sports LeBron James Comments On Anthony Davis' Insane 40-20 Performance This Lakers team is a real problem. By Alexander Cole October 30, 2019
Sports Steve Nash Gives Fans Buckets While Hooping In A Suit: Watch Nash really is that dude. By Alexander Cole October 30, 2019
Sports Barack Obama Comments On MJ's "Republicans Buy Sneakers Too" Line Michael Jordan was never one to care much for social justice matters. By Alexander Cole May 04, 2020
Pop Culture Tyler Perry Pays $14K Medical Bill For Couple Held "Captive" In Mexican Hospital He came to their rescue. By Erika Marie November 22, 2019