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Politics Pepsi Drops Wireless Festival Sponsorship After U.K. Prime Minister Condemns Kanye West's Booking Kanye West will headline Wireless Festival's three nights in London this year, leading to backlash over his previous antisemitism. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2026
Music Yella Beezy Gets Next Court Date After Mo3 Capital Murder Trial's Delay Yella Beezy stands accused of paying men to murder Mo3 back in 2020, and his trial comes after the conviction of shooter Kewon White. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026
Music Lil Durk Fights Back Against Gag Order Limiting Legal Team's Public Statements Lil Durk's legal team reportedly argued the government wants to "throw rocks and then hide its hands" by suppressing Durk's narrative. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 09, 2026
Crime Raven Liberty, YNW Melly’s Former Attorney, Speaks After Rapper Requests Drew Findling YNW Melly requested the substitution of legal counsel for the popular hip-hop attorney, Drew Findling, who represents Lil Durk. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 28, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Defends Drake's "ICEMAN" As AOTY & Roasts J. Cole At ComplexCon DJ Akademiks, Jordan Rose, Adam22, and French Montana debated if Drake, J. Cole, or others had the 2026 album of the year at ComplexCon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2026
Music Cassie Denies STD Claim As She Moves To End $35 Million Suit A new filing challenges Howard’s trafficking theory and disputes his claim that Ventura knowingly exposed him to chlamydia. By Erika Marie August 27, 2026
Crime 50 Cent Files Court Order To Prevent Tia Kemp From Targeting His Son Fif’s online beef has made it to the courtroom. By Aron A. October 27, 2026
Music Drake Breaks His Own Impressive Streaming Record Ahead Of “ICEMAN” Drake continues to prove that racking up streams is no problem for him as fans await his ninth studio album. By Caroline Fisher April 14, 2026
Music The Best Rap Album Grammy Nominees For 2026 Are Finally Here Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, GloRilla, JID, and Clipse are your Best Rap Album nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 07, 2025
Music Chance The Rapper Is "Thinking A Lot" About Changing His Name Chance The Rapper reflected on what his stage name means to him, and why he's been seriously considering a different, albeit similar, moniker. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026
Sneakers Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline” Set For Summer Release The Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline” is dropping next summer, blending bold red accents with sleek black tones for a striking release. By Ben Atkinson September 14, 2025
Pop Culture Adrien Broner & Deen The Great React Live To Broner's Sexual Battery Lawsuit Deen The Great is also part of the lawsuit against Adrien Broner, as Havana Saint accused Deen of defamation and causing emotional distress. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2026