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Music Young Thug Desperate To Change Name Because Of Jeffrey Epstein Young Thug, born Jeffery Lamar Williams II, wants to have nothing in common with the late convicted child sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein. By Zachary Horvath April 30, 2026
Music Playboi Carti Reportedly Denies Using AI On New Album "MUSIC" Amid Fans' Outrage Playboi Carti's new album "MUSIC" also caused debate due to its Kendrick Lamar collaborations and the abundance of previous leaks. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 16, 2025
Music Yung Miami Kicks Fan Out Of Her Live For Asking About JT The Yung Miami fan wanted to know about her relationship with JT in the wake of Cardi B's disses against her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025
Music T.I. Connected Gunna With His Lawyer During YSL RICO Case During a recent episode of his podcast, T.I. recalled getting a call from Gunna shortly after he was indicted. By Caroline Fisher February 05, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” Deluxe Just Got Its Biggest Update Yet Fans have been waiting patiently for the deluxe edition of A$AP Rocky's "Don't Be Dumb," and now, it looks like its release is imminent. By Caroline Fisher March 18, 2026
Music Billboard Reveals Its Ranking Of The Best Hip-Hop Album Covers Of All Time Billboard celebrated the cover artwork for 50 iconic albums for it's newest ranking, featuring Lil Kim, Outkast, and more. By Cole Blake November 26, 2025
Music Snoop Dogg Reveals Who Is Playing Him In An Upcoming Biopic Snoop Dogg is getting his very own biopic in 2027, and an actor has already been chosen to play the legendary pop culture icon. By Alexander Cole April 16, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Blasts 21 Savage Over Plea To End Young Thug & Gunna Feud Recently, 6ix9ine took to Instagram to accuse his foe 21 Savage of switching up whenever it's convenient for him. By Caroline Fisher December 18, 2025
Pop Culture Karlissa Saffold Goes After Claressa Shields For Blueface Boxing Comments Claressa Shields's advice for celebrity boxers fell on the deaf ears of Karlissa Saffold and it feels like a beef is brewing now. By Zachary Horvath March 16, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Wants To Run For Mayor Of New York City It looks like A$AP Rocky could be eyeing a career pivot following the release of his new album, "Don't Be Dumb." By Caroline Fisher January 29, 2026
Sneakers DJ Khaled Receives Yet Another Unreleased Sneaker Steven Victor gifted DJ Khaled an unreleased red Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1, the same collection LeBron James recently wore. By Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026
Music Charleston White Mocks Boosie Badazz After Rapper Accepts Plea Deal In Gun Case Recently, Boosie Badazz announced that he decided to accept a plea deal in his federal gun case, prompting a response from one of his foes. By Caroline Fisher August 12, 2025