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Sneakers Steph Curry's Sotheby's Auction Was Bigger Than Anyone Expected Stephen Curry's Sotheby's sneaker free agency auction sold all 81 game-worn pairs, raising millions for the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation By Ben Atkinson April 30, 2026
News Tyler, The Creator Reveals Kanye Wanted To Be On "IFHY", He Will Not Appear On "Yeezus" Tyler, The Creator answers some questions about Kanye on his formspring, revealing that Yeezy expressed interest in hopping on his track "IFHY", and dispelling rumors that he will appear on "Yeezus". By Trevor Smith May 27, 2013
Gossip Adam22 & Lena The Plug Go To Court To Battle Fake Restraining Order Adam22 and Lena The Plug have been victims of some sort of case of mistaken identity, and now, they are looking to fight it. By Alexander Cole August 17, 2026
Sneakers Here's The Top Air Jordan's Dropping This May From the “UNC Reimagined” 1s to the return of the “White Cement” 4s, here are the top Air Jordan sneakers releasing in May 2025. By Ben Atkinson April 30, 2025
Sneakers Corteiz And Nike Turn The Shox R4 Into The R419 Corteiz and Nike are teaming up on the Shox R419, a three-pair collection built around a futuristic early 2000s classic from Nike. By Ben Atkinson October 19, 2026
Music Ms. Lauryn Hill Delivers Empowering Speech After Being Honored by Nas, Doja Cat, Common, & More At The BET Awards Ms. Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards last night, and it was preceded by an incredible medley. By Alexander Cole June 29, 2026
Music Jermaine Dupri & Jacquees Hit With $150K Copyright Lawsuit Home Team says Jermaine Dupri and Jacquees copied protected parts of its 1992 song “Pick It Up” without permission. By Erika Marie September 23, 2026
Music Kanye West & Travis Scott Perform "Father" At Don Toliver's Show: Watch Don Toliver was performing in Los Angeles last night, where he brought out Kanye West and Travis Scott, much to everyone's shock. By Alexander Cole June 30, 2026
Music Man Who Killed Nicki Minaj's Father Officially Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Charles Polevich killed Nicki Minaj's father, Robert Maraj in a hit-and-run five years ago, leading to a wrongful death lawsuit. By Alexander Cole May 05, 2026
Pop Culture Teyana Taylor Breaks Down Into Tears During Passionate Golden Globes Speech Teyana Taylor has been receiving tons of recognition for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in "One Battle After Another." By Cole Blake January 12, 2026
Music Drake Scores Major Legal Win As Photographer Abandons “What Did I Miss?” Lawsuit In November, Drake was sued by Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti, who accused him of copyright infringement. By Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026
Music D4vd Isolated From Other Inmates In L.A. County Jail Authorities arrested D4vd and charged him with the alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, last week. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026