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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
Sports Stephen A Smith "Serious" About Considering A Run At President Stephen A Smith has ruffled feathers with his political commentary over the years, but it seems that he may become an actual politician. By Zachary Horvath January 17, 2026
Music Turk & Cash Money Tour Promoters Reportedly Seek To Settle Exit Dispute Turk claims promoters wrongfully booted him from Cash Money's 30th anniversary tour, whereas they claim he was sabotaging the trek. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026
Music Lil Rod Wants To Serve Diddy’s Son Justin Combs & Cuba Gooding Jr. Through Newspaper Ads Justin Combs and Cuba Gooding Jr. are listed as co-defendants in Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones' lawsuit against Diddy. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2025
Music DJ Vlad Says He's Ready To Offer $100,000 For A "Serious" Eminem Interview DJ Vlad has interviewed a ton of icons in the hip-hop world, but none would be bigger than an open sit-down with Eminem. By Zachary Horvath March 26, 2025
Music Timbaland Calls Today's Music "Bland" & "Boring" Due To No "Well-Known Artists," But AI Is Beautiful Timbaland has created hit songs for Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Aalilyah, Petey Pablo, and more. He influenced Kanye West. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 22, 2025
Music Diddy Prosecutors Give His Defense Team Alleged Victims’ Names Ahead Of Trial Diddy is currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting his trial, which is scheduled to begin in May. By Caroline Fisher March 18, 2025
Music Diddy Pleads Not Guilty To Forced Labor Allegations At Arraignment Earlier this month, Diddy was hit with a superseding indictment including new allegations of forced labor. By Caroline Fisher March 14, 2025
Sneakers Nike Air Max 1 “Big Head Origins” Pays Tribute To Donkey Kong Nike blends sneaker heritage with gaming nostalgia in the Air Max 1 "Big Head Origins," a Donkey Kong-inspired colorway. By Ben Atkinson February 27, 2025
Politics Nicki Minaj Faces Immense Pushback For Comments On Christianity In Nigeria Nicki Minaj has praised Donald Trump on several occasions on social media in recent weeks, sparking controversy online. By Cole Blake November 03, 2025
Sneakers This Nike Air Yeezy 2 Prototype Never Made It to Store Shelves The Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Triple Black" MBDTF Prototype has resurfaced, featuring rare "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" branding. By Ben Atkinson March 24, 2026
Streetwear Fans Can't Believe The Pricetag Of Travis Scott's Watch At Flag Football Classic Travis Scott wore the Richard Mille RM 27-04 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal, a million-dollar timepiece, to the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. By Ben Atkinson March 22, 2026