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Sneakers Nike Air Max 97 “Court Blue” Officially Unveiled A clean look for this blue AM97. By Ben Atkinson February 26, 2024
Music Kanye West & Drake Fans Debate North & Adonis' Performances On Their LPs "Talking" and "Daylight" are two "Bring Your Kid To Work Day" cuts, and amid "Vultures" seeing success on the charts, they're head to head. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 11, 2024
Music Cam'ron Honors Mother In Post Commemorating One Year Since Her Death Rest In Peace Fredericka Giles. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 10, 2024
Music Lil Wayne & Ice Spice Honored By BMI With Groundbreaking Awards Weezy was honored by NLE Choppa, Big Freedia, and more with the Icon Award, whereas the Bronx MC received the first-ever Impact Award. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 07, 2023
News Funkmaster Flex Reportedly Arrested for Assault <p>Funkmaster Flex, the legendary New York City DJ, car fanatic and Hot 97 personality, might be atop the ratings when it comes to radio, but that doesn't mean he's above the law. According to TMZ, the hefty DJ was reportedly arrested earlier today in New York after a 40-year-old woman from Westchester called police and said that Flex pushed her, attempted to shatter her cell phone and then sent over some threatening messages.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 05, 2011
Gossip Jamie Foxx’s Nephew Debunks The Actor’s Illegitimate Son Rumors Jamie Foxx’s family has grown tired of the “deadbeat” allegations regarding the possibility the entertainer has a son he does not claim. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 02, 2025
Crime Whoopi Goldberg Shoots Down Jeffrey Epstein Rumor: "People Don’t Realize They Can Be Harmful" Whoopi Goldberg says she's never been on Jeffrey Epstein's island. By Cole Blake January 06, 2024
Music Destiny's Child Reunites: All Five Members Pose For First Picture Together Technically, Farrah Franklin's absence makes this incomplete, but she left the group just five months after stepping in. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2024
Gossip NBA YoungBoy Seemingly Responds To Li Rye's Utah Visit After YB called him a "rookie," Li Rye announced plans to "take a trip to Utah." By Caroline Fisher December 16, 2023
Music NLE Choppa Puts Billboard Up For NBA YoungBoy Diss "KO" In YB's Hometown NLE Choppa, now NLE The Great, is far away from the days of wanting to reconcile with NBA YoungBoy via a collaboration. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 02, 2025
Sneakers Air Jordan 14 Golf “Last Shot” Hits The Fairway In Style The Air Jordan 14 Golf “Last Shot” blends MJ’s legendary design with modern golf performance for a striking release this month. By Ben Atkinson October 13, 2025
Sneakers The Air Jordan 14 "Chartreuse" Release Date Just Moved Up The Air Jordan 14 "Chartreuse" release date moved up to January 9, 2027, marking the colorway's first-ever retro since 2005. By Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026