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Relationships LAPD Investigating Lena The Plug Identity Theft, Divorce After claiming reports of their pending divorce were false, Lena The Plug has asked authorities to step in to stop an alleged stalker. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Shown Love At Birthday Bash ATL 2026 Amid Pooh Shiesty Case Gucci Mane has been criticized for his alleged handling of the Pooh Shiesty situation, although this weekend, the artist received support. By Alexander Cole May 25, 2026
Numbers Drake Continues His Chart Dominance With Eye-Popping Fourth-Week Sales Projections For "ICEMAN" Drake's "ICEMAN" album was the most anticipated of the entire year, and so far, it is living up to the hype, at least on the charts. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2026
Politics Donald Trump's Advisor Calls Out Ted Cruz For "Creepy" Nicki Minaj Interaction Nicki Minaj has been aligning herself with Donald Trump recently, and his advisor Alex Bruesewitz claimed Ted Cruz overly fanned out for her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music Isaiah Rashad Says He Doesn't Get "Frank Ocean Perks" It's been years since Isaiah Rashad's sexuality was first questioned, and now he's opening up about how he's being received by the public. By Erika Marie May 29, 2026
Music Sexyy Red Congratulates Latto On Her Baby With 21 Savage Sexyy Red went to Latto's baby shower, which 21 Savage also attended. While things aren't 100% confirmed, it's hard to see otherwise. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2026
Music Larry Jackson’s gamma Sues Over Smear Websites Claiming They Inflated Ye Streams The website claimed gamma was "embezzling investor funds for private flights, grandiose lifestyle, personal PR and legacy artist signings to enhance image and status." By Aron A. May 27, 2026
Music Which Drake Song Is Challenging Ella Langley For Number One On The Billboard Hot 100? Drake is looking to get yet another number one hit under his belt, although Ella Langley is going to be right there with him. By Alexander Cole May 26, 2026
Music Videos Drake Makes Numerous "ICEMAN" Music Videos Available On YouTube Drake's "ICEMAN" has finally arrived, and on Friday, he posted seven music videos from the Episode 4 livestream. By Alexander Cole May 15, 2026
Music 2026 BET Awards Reveal Album Of The Year Nominees: Clipse, Cardi B & More The 2026 BET Awards noms for Album Of The Year include Clipse, Cardi B, Tyler, The Creator, Wale, Mariah The Scientist, J. Cole, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026
Music French Montana Gives Nicki Minaj Her Flowers: "Shout Out To Her" French Montana not only praised Nicki, but he listed other artists who have been dragged through the mud, including Drake and Jay-Z. By Erika Marie May 27, 2026
Music Jeremy Hecht Claims DJ Akademiks Is Being Paid By Trump-Owned Truth Social DJ Akademiks clowned Jeremy Hecht for saying Drake should denounce the White House using "ICEMAN" as political propaganda. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 21, 2026