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Lil Nas X Ordered To Complete Mental Health Program
Lil Nas X has been directed to complete a mental health program as part of an agreement to have his felony assault charges dismissed. The
Rappers React To Robbery Involving Pooh Shiesty And Gucci Mane
Renowned rappers like 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Finesse2tymes, and others have taken to social media to share their reactions to the recent allegations involving Pooh
The Game Alleges He Was Targeted In A Shooting
Compton-based rapper The Game has claimed he was recently involved in a shooting incident. According to a post captured by No Jumper before it was
Kanye West Replaces Don Toliver’s Vocals On “Circles”
Ye has made a notable last-minute adjustment to his latest album “BULLY”, this time involving Don Toliver. Fans recently observed that a key track, “Circles”,
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized During “Moulin Rouge!” Performance
Megan Thee Stallion was taken to the hospital after falling ill while performing in the Broadway production of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”. The Houston-based rapper
Kanye West To Headline All Three Days Of Wireless Fest 2026
Kanye West is set to headline all three days of Wireless Festival 2026 in a groundbreaking announcement for fans and the music scene alike. The
Fat Joe’s Accuser Withdraws Rape, Child Trafficking And RICO Claims
Fat Joe‘s accuser has dropped claims of rape, child trafficking, and RICO violations from a lawsuit. On March 26, lawyer Tyrone Blackburn revised the complaint
Drake’s “ICEMAN” Album Appears Imminent
The buildup to Drake’s “ICEMAN” album has taken on a life of its own, encompassing everything from leaked tracks and rumored singles to cryptic livestream
Desiigner Taken Into Custody On Domestic Violence Charge
Desiigner has been taken into custody on a domestic violence charge in South Carolina. The Horry County Sheriff’s Office booked the rapper, best known for
Nicki Minaj Faces Lawsuit Over $275,000 in Unpaid Concert Costs
Nicki Minaj is embroiled in legal troubles as a production company has filed a lawsuit, alleging she owes $275,000 for various entertainment production services. As
OJ Da Juiceman Arrested For Pointing Gun At Georgia State Trooper
OJ Da Juiceman, whose real name is Otis Whitfield Williams Jr., was taken into custody on March 15 in DeKalb County, Georgia, following a traffic-related
Latto And 21 Savage Reveal Pregnancy In “Business & Personal” Video
Latto and 21 Savage have put an end to the long-standing speculation about their relationship — and taken it a step further by announcing they’re
Afroman Prevails In Legal Battle Against Ohio Deputies
Afroman has emerged victorious in a civil trial against seven Ohio sheriff’s deputies who had filed a lawsuit against him for featuring them in his
Doja Cat Opens Up About Being “Horny”
Doja Cat revealed in a recent interview with Vogue that she’s dating someone special who might join her on tour, though she opted not to
Jay-Z Album Rumors Gain Momentum
Speculation is running high among fans and social media users, with growing chatter suggesting that Jay-Z might be preparing for a significant announcement. For now,
Kehlani Announces Self-Titled Fifth Album
Kehlani reveals plans for her self-titled fifth studio album, set to release this spring. Scheduled for April 24, a date that also marks her birthday,
Kanye West Announces Los Angeles Show Ahead Of New Album “Bully”
Kanye West is gearing up to return to a U.S. stadium stage for the first time since his 2021 “Free Larry Hoover” benefit concert. The
Kid Cudi Announces New EP And Full-Length Album
Kid Cudi is gearing up to expand his already impressive musical catalog. Following a recent creative stint in film and television, the acclaimed artist revealed
Akon Claims His “Akon City” Project Is Being Unfairly Targeted
Akon has revealed that he has stopped actively discussing his project, Akon City, stating concerns that it has become a target for misrepresentation and misinformation.
Will Smith Asks Judge To Dismiss Sexual Harassment Suit
Will Smith has requested that a judge dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by his former tour violinist, who alleges that the acclaimed
Young Thug Addresses Viral Video Of Him Dancing With A Woman
Young Thug has spoken out to clarify a viral video that shows him dancing with a woman, responding to social media chatter claiming his fiancée,
T.I. Hits 50 Cent With Another Sharp Diss track
T.I. continues to ramp up his feud with 50 Cent, showing no signs of backing down. T.I. released his fourth diss track, “Lessons,” directly targeting
Four Injured In Shooting At Memorial For Lil Poppa In Florida
A memorial service for the late rapper Lil Poppa in Jacksonville, Florida, turned tragic when gunfire broke out, leaving four people injured. According to a
Los Angeles Rapper Luci4 Dead At 23
Los Angeles rapper Luci4 has passed away at the young age of 23. The rising artist died at a private residence, according to a L.A.
Lil Jon Writes Heartfelt Tribute To His Late Son Nathan
Lil Jon is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his son, Nathan Smith. The iconic crunk artist shared a touching tribute on social media on February
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
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
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.
J. Cole Responds To Cam’ron’s $500K Lawsuit
J. Cole has officially addressed Cam’ron’s lawsuit regarding “Ready ’24,” refuting claims that there was ever an agreement to collaborate on a future project in
Baby Keem Announces New Album “Ca$ino”
Baby Keem has officially announced the release date for his upcoming album, “Ca$ino”. The rapper shared the news on February 10, revealing that his sophomore
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