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Florida Rapper Lil Poppa Passed Away At Age 25

Florida rapper Lil Poppa has passed away at the age of 25, as confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on February 18. The

CRIME NEWS

Lil Durk’s Lyrics And Video Screenshots Approved As Evidence In Murder Trial

A federal judge has ruled that specific lyrics from Lil Durk’s songs and screenshots from his music videos can be presented as evidence in his

NEWS

DJ Michael “5000” Watts Honored In Grand Memorial Service

The late DJ Michael “5000” Watts, co-founder of Swishahouse and a pivotal figure in hip-hop, was celebrated in a grand memorial service on February 16

NEWS RELEASES

Kanye West And Travis Scott Reportedly Collaborating On Joint Album

Kanye West and Travis Scott may be secretly working on a joint album, according to insights shared by Havoc of Mobb Deep. In a recent

NEWS TOUR

J. Cole Announces Global “The Fall-Off” Tour For 2026

J. Cole is hitting the road for an epic farewell. Following the release of his highly anticipated seventh studio album, “The Fall-Off” — rumored to

EDITORIALS

Hip-Hop Project Sales Dominating 2026 So Far

The hip-hop scene in 2026 is showing signs of resurgence after years of fluctuating momentum. A report from Billboard in late 2025 revealed a decline

NEWS RELEASES

A New Nipsey Hussle Album Is Set To Drop This Summer

A new album featuring Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux is on the horizon, and fans have already been treated to a sneak peek with the

CRIME NEWS

Last Suspect In Young Dolph’s Murder To Take Plea Deal

The final suspect in the murder of rapper Young Dolph is poised to accept a plea deal, more than four years after the tragic incident.

NEWS

Wiz Khalifa Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Losing His Father

Wiz Khalifa is grieving the loss of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz, who passed away at the age of 63. The 38-year-old rapper took to

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NBA YoungBoy Allegedly Abused White Tiger, Claims Rescue Center

An animal rescue center, Lions Tigers & Bears, has accused rapper NBA YoungBoy of abusing a white tiger he once owned. This claim surfaced in

GOSSIP NEWS

Ja Rule Apologizes For Viral Video With Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda

Ja Rule has expressed his regrets for losing his composure during a recent altercation involving Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda onboard a plane. On February

NEWS

J. Cole Responds To Cam’ron’s $500K Lawsuit

J. Cole has officially addressed Cam’ron’s lawsuit regarding “Ready ’24,” refuting claims that there was ever an agreement to collaborate on a future project in

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Central Cee Drops Anticipated “Iceman Freestyle” Music Video

Six months after a teaser set the internet abuzz through Drake’s “100 Gigs” archive, Central Cee has finally unveiled the complete version of “Iceman Freestyle.”

CRIME NEWS

Lil Baby Involved In Altercation With San Francisco 49ers Player Keion White

Lil Baby has been implicated in an altercation with San Francisco 49ers player Keion White, who was later shot during the same incident. According to

CRIME NEWS

Takeoff’s Murder Trial Set To Start In November

The trial for the individual accused of killing Takeoff in 2022 is scheduled to begin this November. On February 10, Patrick Clark, the suspect identified

NEWS

Gunna Reportedly Set To Release A New Netflix Documentary

Gunna is reportedly gearing up to release a new documentary on Netflix, titled “The Last Wun”. Although details about the project remain scarce, an image

GOSSIP NEWS

NBA YoungBoy Denies Talking To Someone Else’s Girlfriend

NBA YoungBoy has addressed recent rumors claiming he uses a burner account to contact other men’s girlfriends, categorically denying the allegations. The rapper took to

CRIME NEWS

Eminem’s Ex-Wife Faces Charges For Driving Under The Influence

Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Mathers-Scott, is facing legal issues after being charged with driving while intoxicated. On February 17, TMZ reported that Kim is in trouble

CRIME NEWS

ILoveMemphis Arrested Following Alleged Home Burglaries In Florida

Rapper ILoveMemphis has been arrested for the second time within a week, facing accusations of burglary and causing a disturbance in a South Florida neighborhood.

CRIME NEWS

Florida Rapper Lil Poppa Passed Away At Age 25

Florida rapper Lil Poppa has passed away at the age of 25, as confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on February 18. The

CRIME NEWS

Lil Durk’s Lyrics And Video Screenshots Approved As Evidence In Murder Trial

A federal judge has ruled that specific lyrics from Lil Durk’s songs and screenshots from his music videos can be presented as evidence in his

NEWS

DJ Michael “5000” Watts Honored In Grand Memorial Service

The late DJ Michael “5000” Watts, co-founder of Swishahouse and a pivotal figure in hip-hop, was celebrated in a grand memorial service on February 16

NEWS RELEASES

Kanye West And Travis Scott Reportedly Collaborating On Joint Album

Kanye West and Travis Scott may be secretly working on a joint album, according to insights shared by Havoc of Mobb Deep. In a recent

NEWS TOUR

J. Cole Announces Global “The Fall-Off” Tour For 2026

J. Cole is hitting the road for an epic farewell. Following the release of his highly anticipated seventh studio album, “The Fall-Off” — rumored to

EDITORIALS

Hip-Hop Project Sales Dominating 2026 So Far

The hip-hop scene in 2026 is showing signs of resurgence after years of fluctuating momentum. A report from Billboard in late 2025 revealed a decline

NEWS RELEASES

A New Nipsey Hussle Album Is Set To Drop This Summer

A new album featuring Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux is on the horizon, and fans have already been treated to a sneak peek with the

CRIME NEWS

Last Suspect In Young Dolph’s Murder To Take Plea Deal

The final suspect in the murder of rapper Young Dolph is poised to accept a plea deal, more than four years after the tragic incident.

NEWS

Wiz Khalifa Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Losing His Father

Wiz Khalifa is grieving the loss of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz, who passed away at the age of 63. The 38-year-old rapper took to

NEWS

NBA YoungBoy Allegedly Abused White Tiger, Claims Rescue Center

An animal rescue center, Lions Tigers & Bears, has accused rapper NBA YoungBoy of abusing a white tiger he once owned. This claim surfaced in

GOSSIP NEWS

Ja Rule Apologizes For Viral Video With Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda

Ja Rule has expressed his regrets for losing his composure during a recent altercation involving Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda onboard a plane. On February