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Judge Removed From Julio Foolio Murder Case
The judge overseeing the Julio Foolio murder case, Michelle Sisco, has been removed following a decision by a Florida appellate court. Alicia Andrews, who was
Happy Birthday Kid Cudi
Happy Birthday to Kid Cudi, who turns 42 today. He was born on January 30, 1984 in Cleveland, OH.
Finesse2tymes Allegedly Found With Adderall Prior To Arrest
Earlier this month, Finesse2tymes and his girlfriend, FNG Shugga, were detained during a traffic stop on multiple charges. The rapper’s legal troubles have been ongoing
Over 25 Unreleased Juice WRLD Songs Have Leaked
More than 25 unreleased tracks from Juice Wrld have surfaced online, coinciding with the anticipation surrounding the deluxe release of his posthumous album, “The Party
J. Cole Drops Surprise EP “Birthday Blizzard ’26” Hosted By DJ Clue
J. Cole has surprised fans with the release of a new EP, “Birthday Blizzard ’26”, adding fuel to speculation that his latest work goes beyond
Happy Birthday J. Cole
Happy Birthday to J. Cole, who turns 41 today. He was born on January 28, 1985 in Frankfurt, German.
Happy Birthday Rick Ross
Happy Birthday to Rick Ross, who turns 50 today. He was born on January 28, 1976 in Clarksdale, MS.
Happy Birthday Rakim
Happy Birthday to Rakim, who turns 58 today. He was born on January 28, 1968 in Long Island, NY.
Pharrell Addresses Chad Hugo’s Lawsuit Over Withheld Royalties
Pharrell has responded to a recent lawsuit filed by his former Neptunes collaborator, Chad Hugo, alleging he is owed up to $1 million in unpaid
Kanye West Opens Up About Four-Month Manic Episode
Ye has publicly acknowledged his past manic behavior and issued an apology for the pain he has caused in recent years. On Monday (January 26),
Travis Scott Responds To Pusha T’s Diss
Travis Scott has officially responded to Pusha T’s recent remarks targeting him, which were delivered on the Clipse track “Let God Sort Em Out” and
Chad Hugo Sues Pharrell Williams Over N.E.R.D. Royalties
Chad Hugo has taken legal action against Pharrell Williams, intensifying the fallout between the co-founders of The Neptunes. Known for shaping the sound of the
A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” Lands Top Spot On Billboard 200
A$AP Rocky’s much-anticipated album, “Don’t Be Dumb”, has claimed the #1 position on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. The album garnered an impressive 123,000 equivalent
Happy Birthday Alicia Keys
Happy Birthday to Alicia Keys, who turns 45 today. She was born on January 25, 1981 in New York City, NY.
Happy Birthday Xxxtentacion
Happy Birthday to Xxxtentacion, who would have turned 28 today. He was born on January 23, 1998 in Plantation, FL.
Offset Cleared $1.5 Million In Tax Debt Amidst Ongoing Cardi B Divorce
Offset has reportedly cleared his $1.5 million tax debt. The documents, dated December 26, 2025, reveal that the IRS has removed a lien against the
Jadakiss Says J. Cole Is Dropping A Mixtape With Beats From The LOX
J. Cole is preparing to release his highly anticipated album, “The Fall-Off”, set to drop in early February. However, that may not be the only
Happy Birthday Logic
Happy Birthday to Logic, who turns 36 today. He was born on January 22, 1990 in Rockville, MD.
A$AP Rocky Announces Major “Don’t Be Dumb” World Tour
A$AP Rocky is gearing up to bring “Don’t Be Dumb” from its release straight into the live arena. On January 20, the Harlem rapper unveiled
NBA YoungBoy Weighs In On 21 Savage’s “F*ck The Streets” Initiative
In December, 21 Savage sparked conversation by advocating “f*ck the streets” on social media, encouraging reconciliation between Young Thug and Gunna. However, NBA YoungBoy has
Bruno Mars Extends “The Romantic Tour” With 30 New Dates
Bruno Mars is making sure his return to the stage is nothing short of extraordinary. Following the announcement of “The Romantic Tour”, his first global
Nia Dorsey Unveils The Music Video For “Do About It”
Rising rap artist Nia Dorsey is making major moves in the entertainment business. With roots in Memphis and currently residing in Los Angeles, Nia Dorsey
Happy Birthday Blueface
Happy Birthday to Blueface, who turns 29 today. He was born on January 20, 1997 in Los Angeles, CA.
NBA YoungBoy Has Become The Most RIAA-Certified Rapper In History
NBA YoungBoy has officially claimed the title of the most RIAA-certified rapper in history, surpassing some of the biggest names in the industry with an
Happy Birthday Mac Miller
Happy Birthday to Mac Miller, who would have turned 34 today. He was born on January 19, 1992 in Pittsburgh, PA. R.I.P.
Happy Birthday Lil Scrappy
Happy Birthday to Lil Scrappy, who turns 42 today. He was born on January 19, 1984 in Atlanta, GA.
NBA YoungBoy Drops New Album “Slime Cry”
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has introduced his latest album, “Slime Cry”, showcasing his unmistakable artistry. The Baton Rouge rapper, known for his relentless creative output,
Mo3 Murder Trial Postponed Indefinitely
The trial concerning the murder of Mo3 has been postponed until further notice. Yella Beezy, accused of orchestrating the 2020 killing of Mo3 by allegedly
Future – “Purple Reign”
10 years ago today, Future dropped his “Purple Reign” mixtape, produced by DJ Esco and Metro Boomin. It is Future’s first non-commercial mixtape since the
Happy Birthday Lil Jon
Happy Birthday to Lil Jon, who turns 55 today. He was born on January 17, 1971 in Atlanta, GA.
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