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Music Anthony Fantano Apologizes For Past Use Of Slurs After Alarming Clips Resurface Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop posted a video apologizing for old clips that paint the YouTuber in a dubious light. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
Music Judge Rules On R. Kelly’s Home Detention Request One of R Kelly's alleged victims does not believe the singer's claims that Bureau of Prisons officers are trying to kill him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz's Son Tootie Raww Was Arrested, But Not Because Of Charleston White Charleston White previously and gleefully claimed that he was the one who got Tootie Raww arrested amid his beef with Boosie Badazz. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2025
Relationships Congratulations! LiAngelo Ball (Gelo) & Girlfriend Rashida Nicole Announce Baby On The Way LiAngelo Ball’s love life has drawn public attention for its drama and high-profile turns. He shares two children with Miss Nikki Baby. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 26, 2025
Music Skepta Kicks Off "Round 2" Against Joyner Lucas With A Scathing Response To "Nobody Cares" Skepta fired the first shot in the UK vs. USA rap battle against first responder Joyner Lucas with "Friendly Fire." By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 17, 2025
Music Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Under Fire For AI-Generated Cover Art Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's newly-released song is expected to appear on their upcoming album, "Abi & Alan." By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2025
Music Diddy Could Get Out Of Prison This Week If Donald Trump Gets His Way Diddy is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence, although a new report suggests Donald Trump is trying to change that. By Alexander Cole October 21, 2025
Music Iggy Azalea's NSFW Antics On Neon's Livestream Go Viral Iggy Azalea and Neon have made headlines a number of times in recent months as they've been livestreaming together. By Cole Blake October 22, 2025
Music LSU Dance Team Goes Viral For Electric Kendrick Lamar-Inspired Routine LSU's Tiger Girls scored second place at a national competition thanks to their hip-hop routine set to a medley of Kendrick Lamar's hits. By Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Will Cover Rent For All Tenants In The Harlem Building He Lived In As A Teenager A$AP Rocky announced the campaign the promote his highly anticipated new album, "Don't Be Dumb," which drops next month. By Cole Blake December 30, 2025
Gossip Vivica Fox Says 50 Cent Gave Her The “Best Orgasms,” And 50 Has Hilarious Response Vivica A. Fox's latest comments are unhinged. By Tallie Spencer November 20, 2025
Music Drake Shows How Tapped In He Is By Playing Underground UK Rapper cityboymoe On Stream Drake has not been shy about his love for UK rap this year and this just backs up why he feels that it's the best country for the genre. By Zachary Horvath December 22, 2025