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DaBaby Claims Homophobic Rant Cost Him $200M
After his homophobic rant at Rolling Loud Miami back in 2021, DaBaby was almost canceled. The Cleveland-born rapper sat down with Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast on Wednesday (November
Billy Danze Drops Music Video For His Comeback Single “Blessings & Prayers”
On the heels of getting their flowers from The Drink Champs, one-half of the legendary Hip-Hop group M.O.P. announced a new solo album and also released brand new music. Billy
Drake And J. Cole Announce Joint Tour “Big As The What?”
Drake and J. Cole are hitting the road for a joint tour in 2024. Drizzy announced an upcoming leg of his “It’s All A Blur Tour.” On 18 of those
Lil Kim Is Convinced Her Book Will Outsell The Bible
Lil Kim claims that pre-orders for her upcoming book, “The Queen Bee,” are outselling the Bible. “My book has been done. When we post our presales, we be surpassing the
Rick Ross And Meek Mill Drop Joint Album “Too Good To Be True”
“Too Good To Be True” has arrived. After years of collaborative singles and performances, Rick Ross and Meek Mill have finally joined forces on a full-length project. The long-awaited collaboration
Chrisean Rock Claims She Smacked Coi Leray In The Face
Chrisean Rock is going viral once again. This time, the ex of rapper Blueface claims that she once fought fellow rapper Coi Leray because she thought the “Players” hitmaker was
Megan Thee Stallion Considers Only Fans
It seems that Meg Thee Stallion is in the midst of a serious career crisis. Instead of making music for the past two years, when she was one of the
Bad Bunny Transforms Into Nosferatu For Creepy “Baticano” Music Video
Bad Bunny continues to celebrate the release of his fifth solo album entitled “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.” Now, the Puerto Rican superstar unveils his creepy music
Megan Thee Stallion Reveals Details For Upcoming Single “Cobra”
Megan Thee Stallion has officially unveiled new details for her forthcoming single, “Cobra,” which will be released on November 3. The Texas raptress unveiled details of the new song on
Takeoff’s Alleged Killer Is Claiming Self Defense In Murder Trial
Patrick Xavier Clark, the man accused of fatally shooting Migos rapper Takeoff outside a Texas bowling alley last year, is claiming self-defense following his latest court appearance. His lawyer, Letitia
Blueface Proposes To Longtime Girlfriend Jaidyn Alexis
It looks like Blueface is ready to be a married man! The controversial rapper, who has just welcomed a baby with reality star Chrisean Rock just 6 weeks ago, is
Lil Baby Denies Starring In Gay Sex Tape
Lil Baby is setting the record straight! The Atlanta rapper hopped online to deny rumors that he was the star of a gay sex tape circulating on the internet. Lil
Tekashi 6ix9ine Thanks Fans For Their Support Following Arrest
Tekashi 6ix9ine, born Daniel Hernandez, has spoken out following his arrest in the Dominican Republic earlier this month, telling his fans that he’s in good spirits despite the legal ordeal.
Blueface Claims To Have Hooked Up With Megan Thee Stallion After Tory Lanez Shooting
Blueface claims he and Megan Thee Stallion engaged in oral sex just days after she was shot in the foot by Tory Lanez. According to blogger Adam22, who recently interviewed
Offset Says Playboi Carti Didn’t Clear His Album Feature
Offset has offered an explanation behind Playboi Carti’s absence from the official tracklist of his new album, “Set It Off.” During his interview with The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne asked the
Did King Von Put A Hit Out On FBG Duck?
FBG Duck’s mother sat down for an interview with No Jumper where she talked about her son’s killing. “They proved it. They telling on theyself, y’all. Everybody want to talk
Ye Files For “YEWS” Trademark Following Antisemitic Remarks
Ye has filed multiple trademark applications for the use of “YEWS.” Uncovered by trademark attorney Josh Gerben, the controversial rapper made 26 filings through his company Ox Paha Inc. earlier
Drake Says He’s Taking A Break From Music Due To Health Issues
Drake just dropped his latest album entitled “For All The Dogs” and is currently wrapping up his “It’s All A Blur” tour with fellow rapper 21 Savage. Now, the Toronto
Drake and Lil Yachty Have “Another Long Night” In New Music Video
Drake and Lil Yachty have premiered a music video for their “For All The Dogs” track, “Another Long Night.” The clip is helmed by Cole Bennett and marks Drizzy’s first
Jermaine Dupri Claims He Invented Making It Rain
The question is: Who started throwing a stack of bills in or around the vicinity of strip club dancers? In a new interview with Estelle on Apple Music, which dropped
DJ Akademiks Blasts Nicki Minaj As “Wannabe Thug”
DJ Akademiks blasts Nicki Minaj after showing off her goons on social media. According to inside sources, Nicki has flaunted her ties to the Bloods after marrying Kenneth “Zoo” Petty.
Burna Boy Invites Quavo To “City Boys” Music Video
Burna Boy has released another track off his 7th studio album, “I Told Them…” For the song “City Boys,” the Nigerian rapper hit the streets in a shiny yellow Ferrari
Nicki Minaj Warns Her Enemies
Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, may be off the streets but she has a gang of followers that she can call if needed. Petty was ordered to serve 120 days
Tory Lanez Sent To Violent Prison Known For Murders
It’s a tough week for Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, as he was transferred to North Kern State Prison in California and posed for a new mugshot,
Jeezy Files For Divorce From Jeannie Mai
The summer of celebrity splits has found its latest victim. Jeezy has filed for divorce from his wife and TV host, Jeannie Mai, on September 14 after more than two
Tyrese Denies Sending “Disrespectful Texts” To DJ Envy’s Wife
Popular singer and actor Tyrese took to Instagram to deny DJ Envy’s allegations that he sent disrespectful text messages to his wife. “I’ve lost a little sleep since I’ve been
DJ Envy’s Wife Recalls Tyrese’s “Disprectful Texts”
After Tyrese’s interview with “The Breakfast Club” where DJ Envy said he blocked him over disrespectful texts to his wife, the popular singer and actor denied he crossed the line.
Trey Songz Fighting $10 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Trey Songz is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2013 pool party. The suit was filed in June of
Blueface Claims He “Feels Bad” For His Newborn Son
Instead of trying to see his newborn son, rapper Blueface is still on X dragging Chrisean Rock’s parenting. “Rock is not dumb she’s actually very smart,” he wrote in tweets,
Hot Boys Rapper B.G. Released From Prison
B.G., whose real name is Christopher Dorsey, is a free man. The Hot Boys rapper has been released from prison after serving just over 12 years for gun possession and
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