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Music Kay Flock Files Motion To Appeal His 30-Year Prison Sentence New York rapper Kay Flock was sentenced to 30 years in mid-December after several guilty convictions tied to four shootings in 2020 and 2021. By Zachary Horvath January 15, 2026
Music Lil Uzi Vert Proves They're Ready To Box With Anyone In New Training Footage Lil Uzi Vert is not only working hard on their next album, but they've also shown off their fitness prowess to hype fans up for the LP. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2026
Sneakers Nardwuar's Nike SB Dunk Low Prepares For A Big Launch The Nike SB Dunk Low Nardwuar brings a bold plaid design and a December launch tour across some major cities. By Ben Atkinson November 13, 2025
Music 50 Cent Makes It Clear He Has No Gang Ties By Distancing Himself From Embattled G-Unit MC 50 Cent recently reacted to former G-Unit rapper Bang Em Smurf seeking asylum in the United Kingdom due to alleged gang threats in Trinidad. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 12, 2025
Music Snoh Aalegra Breaks Down Her Ethnicity For The Last Time Snoh Aalegra clears up any confusion about her ethnicity. By Alex Zidel July 21, 2021
Music Nicki Minaj Seeks Dismissal From $275K Production Lawsuit A New York judge will decide whether Nicki Minaj can be removed as an individual defendant in a lawsuit regarding Jingle Ball & "Pink Friday 2." By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Gossip Alabama Barker Addresses “She’s Trying To Be Black” Accusations With Jordyn Lucas Alabama Barker’s dating history includes UCLA football player Scooter Jackson. Bhad Bhabie claims Barker previously dated Tyga. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 27, 2025
Music J. Cole Goes Bar-For-Bar With A Fan At "The Fall-Off" Tour's Opening Night A J. Cole fan in Charlotte last night got the trade of a lifetime during "The Fall-Off" tour's opening, soundtracked by "Johnny P's Caddy." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026
Streetwear Ice Spice Bares Her Booty In New Snapchat Pictures Of Her "Favorite" Look The Bronx spitter recently modeled for Alexander Wang's campaign, and fans' jaws dropped when she showed off her favorite look from it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 10, 2024
Music Wireless Festival Organizer Breaks Silence Amid Kanye West Booking Backlash Various sponsors have pulled out of Wireless Festival since it was announced that Kanye West will headline all three days. By Caroline Fisher April 06, 2026
Music Doodie Lo Trolls 6ix9ine After Lil Durk's Not Guilty Verdict Doodie Lo posted up at 6ix9ine's "GUMMO" music video location after the New York rapper reacted dismissively to Lil Durk's acquittal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026
Music Jack Harlow's "Sweet Action II" Is Dropping Sooner Than You Think Jack Harlow has announced the release date for his new EP, "Sweet Action II," and this could be his time to shine. By Alexander Cole November 02, 2026