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Relationships Cassie Gives Birth Two Weeks After Diddy Trial Testimony Congratulations are in order for Cassie and Alex Fine as they officially had their third child together on Tuesday. By Alexander Cole May 28, 2025
Original Content DJ Jazzy Jeff Talks "Making Beats" Program, "Fresh Prince" Days, & Reminiscing With Will Smith Hip Hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff is helping aspiring producers learn the game. He chatted with us about breaking Hip Hop's rules, admiring this generation of beatmakers, & being the same Jeff from Philly (who apparently makes great Kool-Aid!). By Erika Marie April 17, 2023
Music Kendrick Lamar Sets Another Impressive Milestone With "GNX" Album Sales The Kendrick Lamar and SZA collab "luther" is leading these staggering "GNX" album sales, as it remains number one on the Billboard Hot 100. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2025
Sneakers J Balvin Flexes Unreleased Air Jordan 4 At The Super Bowl J Balvin turned heads with an unreleased multicolor Air Jordan 4 that has sneaker fans wondering if another collaboration is on the way. By Ben Atkinson February 11, 2026
Music Cardi B Secures Another Legal Win In Failed Assault Case From Security Guard Cardi B emerged victorious in an assault case from security guard Emani Ellis, who accused Cardi of assaulting her in 2018. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Sports Jacob Fatu Super Kicked Tama Tonga In The "Chicago" Air Jordan 13 WWE star Jacob Fatu wore the vibrant "Chicago" Air Jordan 13 during his viral SmackDown super kick on Tama Tonga. By Ben Atkinson April 27, 2026
Music Aubrey O'Day Misses Out On Danity Kane Reunion Due To Hospitalization Aubrey O'Day joined Danity Kane in the mid-2000s under Diddy's tutelage, a mogul she has since blasted for years due to his many allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 12, 2025
Sneakers Air Jordan 4016 “Midnight Navy” Gets Official SNKRS Release The Air Jordan 4016 “Midnight Navy” is officially releasing on SNKRS, bringing a sleek and underrated Jordan design back into focus. By Ben Atkinson December 20, 2025
Music Kanye West To Make Indian Debut With 2026 Tour Kanye West has faced rejection from venues around the world for his antisemitic rants and other scandals in recent years. By Caroline Fisher January 20, 2026
Relationships Iggy Azalea Exposes Playboi Carti, Says He Was Playing PS5 When Onyx Was Born Iggy Azalea airs out Playboi Carti, claiming that he refuses to give their son his last name or sign his birth certificate, and also saying that Carti was "playing PS5" instead of being with her during Onyx's birth. By Alex Zidel December 25, 2020
Music Ronald Savage, Afrika Bambaataa's First Accuser, Mourns His Passing Despite the history being what it was with Afrika Bambaataa, Ronald Savage is still sending his best to the former's family amid his death. By Zachary Horvath April 10, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Reveals Why He’s Not Afraid Of A.I. During a recent podcast appearance, Lil Wayne shared his unfiltered take on artificial intelligence, making it clear that he's a fan. By Caroline Fisher March 19, 2026