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Diddy’s Appeal Hearing Date Has Officially Been Scheduled
Diddy’s appeal date has finally been set, marking a significant moment in the rapper and business tycoon’s ongoing legal battle. Reports reveal that his appeal
Kid From Kid ‘N Play Opens Up About Undergoing Heart Transplant
Christopher “Kid” Reid, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Kid ‘N Play, recently shared his experience of undergoing a heart transplant in 2025. During
Cam’ron Sheds Light On $500K J. Cole Lawsuit
Cam’ron has opened up about his headline-grabbing lawsuit against J. Cole, where he’s seeking at least $500,000 related to a failed collaboration agreement with the
Happy Birthday Kevin Gates
Happy Birthday to Kevin Gates, who turns 40 today. He was born on February 5, 1986 in Baton Rouge, LA.
R.I.P. Irv Gotti
1 year ago today, a pioneering architect of late-90s and early-2000s Hip-Hop and R&B, Irv redefined the sound and industry dynamics of the time through Murder
21 Savage Reportedly Loses 25 Million Spotify Streams
Songs from 21 Savage’s latest studio album, “What Happened To The Streets?”, released in December, have allegedly lost 25 million streams on Spotify. While no
Happy Birthday That Mexican OT
Happy Birthday to That Mexican OT, who turns 27 today. He was born on February 2, 1999 in Bay City, TX.
Diddy Files Statement In NBC Lawsuit, Denies Involvement In Multiple Deaths
Diddy has issued a formal statement regarding his ongoing defamation lawsuit against NBC over claims made in the documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad
Snoop Dogg Shared A Message After Death Of His Granddaughter
Snoop Dogg has expressed his support for his daughter, Cori Broadus, following the heartbreaking loss of her infant daughter, as messages of sympathy and tributes
Kendrick Lamar Becomes The Most Awarded Rapper In Grammy History
Kendrick Lamar has etched his name in history at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, officially becoming the most awarded rapper in the history of the
Here Are The 2026 Grammy Winners
The Grammy Awards made their way back to L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena on Sunday (February 1), with Trevor Noah taking on hosting duties for the sixth
Happy Birthday Lola Brooke
Happy Birthday to Lola Brooke, who turns 32 today. She was born on February 1, 1994 in Brooklyn, NY.
R.I.P. Michael “5000” Watts
Today, Swishahouse founder Michael “5000” Watts succumbed to a fatal heart rhythm condition called torsades de Pointes, leading to sudden cardiac arrest. He leaves behind
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
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