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Music LL Cool J Calls Out Rappers For Chasing Clicks Instead Of Real Fans Social media has changed how artists approach music, but LL Cool J says the pressure to generate numbers can compromise creativity. By Erika Marie October 20, 2026
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
Sneakers Eminem x Air Jordan 4 “Encore” Release Cancelled The Eminem x Air Jordan 4 "Encore" has reportedly been pulled from Jordan Brand's 2027 lineup, leaving its future unclear. By Ben Atkinson September 27, 2026
Music Diddy Faces Yet Another Prison Release Delay Over Alleged Jail Violations Diddy's legal team is reportedly questioning how people are obtaining and disseminating information from inside the prison facility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026
Music Meek Mill's Interpolation Of Nico & Vinz's "Am I Wrong?" Is Not Going Over Well With Fans After having a couple of songs leaked, Meek Mill released both new tracks on YouTube, although one of them has amassed harsh reactions. By Alexander Cole September 28, 2026
Music Jacquees Arrested For Alleged DUI And Battery Jacquees was reported arrested in Broward County on Sunday night and was susbsequently hit with three charges. By Alexander Cole September 28, 2026
Music Lil Durk All Smiles In Court As Jury Deliberations Continue Lil Durk is waiting to find out his fate in his murder for hire case as jury deliberations enter their second day in Los Angeles. By Alexander Cole September 10, 2026
Sneakers UNC Gets New Exclusive Air Jordan 10 And 4020 PEs Exclusive Air Jordan 10 and Air Jordan 4020 "UNC" PEs have just surfaced for the University of North Carolina. By Ben Atkinson October 01, 2026
Music Kanye West Denied Request To Strike Holocaust, Antisemitism References From “Vultures 2” Lawsuit Alice Merton sued Kanye West for sampling "Blindside" on "Vultures 2" without her permission. By Aron A. October 09, 2026
Music NBA Ben10's Lawyer Describes Horrific Alleged Jail Conditions, DJ Akademiks Responds NBA Ben10's lawyer is trying to secure an emergency release, and DJ Akademiks weighed in on the situation during his latest stream. By Alexander Cole September 28, 2026
Music Digital Nas Alleges He Wasn't Paid At All For Kanye West Collaborations Digital Nas shared he was retiring from the industry due to his YZY for Kanye West collabs, but he has since said it's getting resolved. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Jokes About Using OVO Chain From Drake To Slide In DMs DJ Akademiks got his OVO chain from Drake earlier this year when he participated in the "ICEMAN" reveal stream. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2026