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TV Stephen A. Smith Capitalizes On LeBron James Issues With Lifeless Role On Law & Order: SVU Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James sparked tension between each other in 2025 over comments about Bronny's NBA gameplay. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 10, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Firmly Doubles Down On Plans To Drop "BABY BOI" Album This Year Playboi Carti and "MUSIC" collaborator DJ Swamp Izzo have been constantly talking about this project since the rapper returned. By Zachary Horvath May 10, 2025
Relationships Summer Walker Shocks Fans By Calling Gio Ramos Playboi Carti's "Wife" Playboi Carti and Gio Ramos hit up a studio session with Summer Walker, and it seems like Carti is involved in Walker's next album. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Celebrates Lefty Gunplay's "Can't Get Right," The First Album By A "GNX" Featured Rapper Last December, Kendrick Lamar and TDE brought out Lefty Gunplay at their annual Christmas event in the Nickerson Garden neighborhood in L.A. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 10, 2025
Music The Weeknd & Playboi Carti Boast Impressive Setlist For "After Hours Til Dawn" Tour The Weeknd and Playboi Carti just kicked off their "After Hours Til Dawn" stadium tour in Arizona before a two-week break. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2025
Sneakers The Swarovski x Air Jordan 1 Low “Shadow” Is Luxury In A Sneaker The Swarovski x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Shadow” adds crystal flair to the iconic silhouette with official photos now ahead of the launch. By Ben Atkinson May 10, 2025
Sneakers A Ma Maniere Brings Rich Touch To Air Jordan 4 “Dark Mocha” The A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 4 “Dark Mocha” brings luxe details and rich tones to the iconic silhouette, here’s what we know so far. By Ben Atkinson May 09, 2025
Music Keke Palmer Addresses Viral Usher Controversy Head On In Her New Song "My Confession" It's been about two years since the public demise of Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson's relationship which sparked a lot of debate. By Zachary Horvath May 09, 2025
Music Finesse2tymes Dodges Criminal Case That Accused Him Of Terroristic Threat Finesse2tymes allegedly threatened the legal guardian of FNG King (also known as Lil King), a young artist who was under Finesse's wing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2025
Music Kanye West Called Out By Jewish Rights Organization For "Heil Hitler" Single Streaming services also took aim at Kanye West's "Heil Hitler" track, taking it down from their platforms almost immediately upon release. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2025
Music Lil Durk Denied Bail Due To His Alleged Use Of Other Inmates' Cell Privileges Lil Durk did get better news in his murder-for-hire trial, as prosecutors can no longer submit his lyrics as evidence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2025
Streetwear Cardi B Hits Back At Trolls Supposedly Editing Her Met Gala Afterparty Pictures Cardi B has some other bones to pick with social media these days, particularly with her relationship rumors with Stefon Diggs. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2025