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Sneakers UNC Energy Returns With Air Jordan 11 Low "University Blue" The Air Jordan 11 Low "University Blue" is returning in 2026, but there’s more to this UNC-inspired favorite than meets the eye. By Ben Atkinson July 05, 2025
Music Fans Place Blame For Lauryn Hill's Late-Night Essence Fest Set On Singer But Sources Blame Essence Lauryn Hill performed her classic “To Zion” alongside her 28-year-old son, whom she created the song about in 1998 with Carlos Santana. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 05, 2025
Music Drake Has Bars For Kendrick Lamar On New Single "What Did I Miss?" Drake surprised fans with an "Iceman" livestream this evening, and it just so happened to contain a new song with some bars aimed at Kendrick Lamar. By Alexander Cole July 04, 2025
Music LL Cool J Pulls Out Of Wawa Welcome America Event In Philadelphia, Citing Ongoing Union Strike LL Cool J was scheduled to perform at the concert but decided against it because of the ongoing worker's strike taking place. By Devin Morton July 04, 2025
Music Diddy's Sentencing Gets Tentative Date After Divisive Mixed Verdict Diddy was acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, but his trial's jury convicted him for transportation to commit prostitution. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Music Ian Clowned Over His Viral XXL Freshman Freestyle Ian is one of several up-and-coming rappers that XXL recently celebrated with its 2025 Freshman Class issue. By Cole Blake July 03, 2025
Politics Flavor Flav Calls For The United States To Ban Guns In Heart-Wrenching Op-Ed Piece Flavor Flav's op-ed comes shortly after he and Chuck D brought Public Enemy back for the new single "March Madness." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music Kesha Joins In Solidarity With Cassie, Sharing Heartfelt Message After Diddy Verdict Kesha removed Diddy from her hit song after allegations went public. After she claimed Dr. Luke, allegedly sexually assaulted her. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 03, 2025
Music Ray J Admits Some Concerned Fans Reached Out To His Family To Control His Rants Ray J also spoke on the Diddy trial's verdict during this recent livestream, claiming that the jury should've fully acquitted him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music "The Punisher" Thinks Diddy Trial's Jury Reached The Right Verdict Sharay Hayes, a male dancer who testified in the Diddy trial, expressed concern for how Cassie and "Jane" caught scrutiny from the public. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Gossip Bhad Bhabie Denies $674K Credit Card Debt Allegations Recently, "PEOPLE" reported that Bhad Bhabie is being sued by American Express for alleged unpaid credit card charges. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Sneakers Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Chicago" Returns After Nearly A Decade The Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Chicago" is coming back with classic details and a fresh release date fans have been waiting for. By Ben Atkinson July 02, 2025