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Sada Baby Receives Six-Month Probation In Drug Case
A Michigan drug case, initiated by a traffic stop last year, has concluded, sparing Sada Baby additional jail time. On August 20, the Detroit rapper
50 Cent Dismisses Diddy’s “The Reckoning” Lawsuit
Before “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” had a chance to stream on Netflix, the accusations from Diddy have escalated into a legal battle. Diddy has accused
Jury Selection Underway In Lil Durk Murder-For-Hire Trial
Jury selection for Lil Durk‘s murder-for-hire trial has commenced, nearly two years after his arrest for an alleged plot targeting Quando Rondo, which resulted in
Blueface And Chrisean Rock Reportedly Involved In Shootout
Blueface and Chrisean Rock captured headlines over the weekend during Nevaeh’s baby shower celebration. Without Blueface’s pregnant girlfriend knowing, Chrisean was invited, leading to a
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Speaks Out On His Marriage Drama
YoungBoy Never Broke Again may be suggesting a split from his wife. On August 17th, YB posted on his Instagram Story, hinting at a potential
Teen Involved In Pop Smoke’s Murder Sentenced For Fentanyl Smuggling
Deijae Jester, one of the individuals convicted for Pop Smoke‘s murder, has received a four-year prison sentence for smuggling fentanyl into a Los Angeles County
Doja Cat Calls Tyga “A Penis” For AI Album
Tyga’s return to music isn’t unfolding as planned. Inspired by Fenix Flexin’s “Rubberz,” which reportedly includes AI-generated content, Tyga also explored this innovative path with
Ray J’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Kim Kardashian And Kris Jenner Dismissed
Ray J has faced a significant setback in his legal conflict with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Shares Heart Diagnosis After Doctor Alarm
YoungBoy Never Broke Again disclosed that a doctor informed him about having a swollen heart. On August 9, Funny Marco released a teaser from his
Megan Thee Stallion Hints At New “Act III” Album
Megan Thee Stallion is stepping into a fresh chapter. The Houston star hinted at her forthcoming album, “Act III”, with an intriguing Instagram update on
Megan Thee Stallion Must Face Trial Over Alleged Car-Sex Incident
Megan Thee Stallion is set to go to trial as a result of a lawsuit filed by her former photographer, who alleges harassment and unpaid
Future Heads To Tokyo For “No Misery” Video
Future takes center stage in the vibrant streets of Tokyo, yet remains haunted by the memories of a past romance in his dynamic “No Misery”
Pooh Shiesty Announces “All Eyes On Shiest” Album
Pooh Shiesty has unveiled plans for a surprise album release this week, alongside the debut of his new single, “Last Man Breathin.” On August 5,
Keefe D Denied Request To Post Bail Ahead Of 2Pac Trial
Keefe D’s trial related to the murder of Tupac Shakur is approaching, but the outlook for him appears challenging. In recent weeks, various updates have
Future Already Teasing His Next Album
Despite only a few weeks passing since his latest album dropped, it appears Future is already gearing up for his next musical project. On August
Bodycam Footage Of Playboi Carti’s 2025 Arrest For Assault
Bodycam footage from Playboi Carti‘s 2025 arrest for alleged assault has surfaced, providing insight into the incident involving him and his ex-girlfriend Gio. The footage,
Lil Uzi Vert Drops Surprise Birthday EP
Lil Uzi Vert stunned fans with an unexpected birthday gift on July 31, releasing a surprise EP to mark their 31st year. The drop came
MGK Reasserts His ‘Rap Devil’ Persona With New “JKK” Music Video
MGK asserts his identity as the ‘Rap Devil’ in his latest track “JKK,” collaborating with renowned Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba. The track, produced by No
Rick Ross’ First-Week Sales For “Set In Stone” Are In
Opening-week sales have long been a key gauge in Hip-Hop, sparking debates among fans who either celebrate a powerful debut or question if an artist
Tyla Embarks On Tour To Promote Her New Album “A*Pop”
Tyla is set to hit the road to showcase her latest album, “A*Pop”. Fresh off releasing her eagerly anticipated second album, the double Grammy winner
50 Cent Teases 2Pac And Eminem Collab For “Street Fighter” Soundtrack
50 Cent has hinted at an exciting collaboration featuring Eminem and the late 2Pac for the upcoming “Street Fighter” soundtrack. The announcement came during his
Rakim, Kurupt And Masta Killa Release New Video “A Different Kind”
Rakim has released a new self-produced single, “A Different Kind.” Hip-Hop legends Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa have joined forces for this track, which is
Latto And Doja Cat Team Up For Sexy “Okayyy” Video
Doja Cat and Latto have teamed up to claim the title of rap’s hottest duo in 2026. Their steamy 2000s-inspired music video for “Okayyy” was
Kid Cudi Is Rebuilding A Friendship With Kanye West
Kid Cudi has shared that he and Ye are in the process of mending their broken friendship, which opens up the possibility of future collaborations
Future’s “The Real Me” Officially Becomes His 12th #1 Album
Future’s new album, “The Real Me”, has officially become his 12th number one album, as he gathers new RIAA certifications during a particularly successful week.
Eminem’s Ex Kim Scott Allegedly Bit Officer During Arrest
A recently released police report sheds light on the emergency situation that resulted in Kim Scott‘s hospitalization and arrest over the weekend. As reported by
R. Kelly Asks President Trump To Commute His Prison Sentence
R. Kelly has officially appealed to President Trump to reduce his 30-year sentence for sex crimes. As reported by the Chicago Tribune on July 14,
NBA YoungBoy Claims Future Isn’t A “Gangster”
Enthusiasts of Future are buzzing about his latest album, “The Real Me”, yet another major event this weekend has sparked discussions and speculation about whether
50 Cent Scores Three Emmy Nominations For Diddy Docuseries
50 Cent‘s persistent playful jabs at Diddy have culminated in an impressive achievement. His 2025 Netflix docuseries on Sean Combs, titled “The Reckoning,” has earned
New Video Shows Diddy On His Daily Walk In Prison
A recent video showcases former rap mogul Diddy during his daily walk at Fort Dix federal prison. Diddy is keeping active despite being incarcerated. On
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