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Former Death Row Security Reggie Wright Jr. Called A “Rat” By Keefe D
Duane ‘Keefe D‘ Davis seemingly referred to Reggie Wright Jr. as a “rat” following Wright’s testimony on the second day of the Tupac Shakur murder
Lil Durk’s “Pissed Me Off” Cited As Evidence in Murder-For-Hire Trial
Lil Durk‘s song “Pissed Me Off” is set to be introduced in a murder-for-hire trial, despite being released nearly a year before the shooting incident
Diddy Freed From Solitary Confinement Following Prison Altercation
Diddy‘s stint in solitary confinement following a reported prison altercation has ended. Sean Combs was placed in solitary at FCI Fort Dix after an alleged
Blueface And Chrisean Rock Pulled Over By Police
Blueface and Chrisean Rock frequently find themselves embroiled in relationship drama, often involving their son, Chrisean Jesus Jr., as well as partners from before and
Drakeo The Ruler’s Brother Slams Glasses Malone’s Drake Theory
Drakeo The Ruler‘s brother has expressed strong disagreement with Glasses Malone’s theory involving Drake. The circumstances surrounding Drakeo The Ruler’s death have led to widespread
Young Thug Wants To Sign Quavo To YSL Records
Young Thug has his sights set on bringing a major rap star into the fold of his YSL Records, and he has Quavo in mind.
Kanye West Ends Sexual Assault Lawsuit From Former Assistant
Ye has reportedly settled the sexual assault lawsuit brought against him by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta. Court documents filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday
Young Thug Purchases Lavish $5 Million Florida Estate
Young Thug has made a significant acquisition, buying a $5 million estate in Florida that’s spread over two acres. The Atlanta rapper invested $5 million
Nivea Reveals Leukemia Diagnosis
Nivea shared some troubling health news during a recent drive through Atlanta with CadillacChroniclesTV. After performing a few of her classic hits along with a
Lil Baby Teases New Album With Pharrell-Produced Song
Lil Baby is gearing up for a new album release, starting with his Pharrell-produced track, “Dead Fresh.” On July 16, Baby confirmed via a TikTok
Lil Uzi Vert Confirms New Album In The Works
Lil Uzi Vert is currently in the process of creating a new album, and he’s feeling extremely eager. On July 14, the rapper from Philadelphia
Kodak Black Demands $100M Signing Bonus
Kodak Black has revealed his conditions following Young Thug’s proposal for a contract with YSL Records. His demands include a substantial sum of money and
Chief Keef Announces 19 Tour Dates
More than ten years after making his debut, Chief Keef continues to have a significant influence on the rap scene. Earlier this year, he released
YG Was Contacted By Secret Service Over “FDT”
Unexpected performance restrictions are not typical for most rappers years after a hit’s release. However, for YG, one track seems to shadow him at every
Beyoncé Surprises Fans With New Song “Morning Dew”
Beyoncé lit up the Fourth of July by unexpectedly releasing a new track, “Morning Dew (Donk)”, marking her first new music in two years. As
Sexyy Red Asks Judge To Dismiss Her From Tay Keith Lawsuit
Sexyy Red has requested to be dismissed from the lawsuit concerning unpaid royalties initiated by Tay Keith before his passing. TMZ reported that on July
Boosie Badazz Asserts He Did Not Breach His Probation
Boosie Badazz is addressing claims that he violated his probation, arguing that the situation is a simple misunderstanding and providing evidence to back his case.
YG Denies Being Involved In Drakeo The Ruler’s Murder
YG has publicly refuted the persistent rumor linking him to Drakeo The Ruler’s murder in his latest track, “We Know the Truth”. The Compton, California
Judge Declares Mistrial In Chris Brown Dog Attack Case
A judge has declared a mistrial in the Chris Brown dog attack case, with the singer responding to the outcome by saying, “It happens.” On
Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Diddy Dismissed
Dawn Richard’s lawsuit against Diddy has been officially dismissed by a Federal court, marking a significant legal win for the music mogul. As reported by
Drake’s “Iceman”Secures 4th Straight Week At #1 On The Billboard 200
Drake’s chart dominance shows no signs of slowing down. The Toronto megastar’s latest album, “Iceman”, has clinched its fourth consecutive week at #1 on the
Cassie Accuses Male Escort Of Threats And Harassment
Cassie, now happily settled abroad with her husband and children, finds herself embroiled in ongoing legal troubles. Clayton Howard, a former male escort, has filed
Offset Confronts Driver Over Alleged Mistreatment Of Women
While spending time in Monaco with his entourage, Migos rapper Offset appeared to take issue with a man’s behavior toward women in the group. Although
Polo G Celebrates One Year Of Sobriety
Polo G has reached a significant turning point in his life, marking an inspiring achievement. The Chicago rapper is now celebrating one full year of
Fans Track Down Lil Wayne’s Alleged Fiancée
Fans are abuzz with rumors about Lil Wayne’s personal life amid anticipation for the eventual release of “Tha Carter VII”. Recently, TMZ reported that the
Pooh Shiesty Trial Date Set In Gucci Mane Kidnapping, Robbery Case
Pooh Shiesty’s trial date has been officially set in the federal case involving allegations of kidnapping and robbery related to Gucci Mane. According to documents
Chris Brown Granted Honorary Doctorate
Chris Brown has officially earned the title of “Dr. Breezy.” The renowned singer recently revealed on Instagram that he was awarded an honorary doctorate in
Bhad Bhabie Addresses Criticism Over Accusations Of Blackfishing
Bhad Bhabie has faced intense scrutiny online since her infamous “catch me outside” moment, with public attention revolving around various aspects of her life, from
Pooh Shiesty Pleads Not Guilty In Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case
Pooh Shiesty has entered a not guilty plea regarding federal charges of kidnapping and extortion linked to an incident involving Gucci Mane. As reported by
YNW Melly Denied Bond Again After Seven Years Behind Bars
After years of legal battles and numerous bond requests, YNW Melly has once more been denied release while awaiting trial. The South Florida rapper, who
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