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CRIME NEWS

Lil Durk Trial Delayed Once Again

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Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial has been postponed yet again and is now slated to begin this spring, despite the rapper’s insistence on proceeding as

NEWS

Kanye West’s “Bully” Nears 500K Pre-Saves On Spotify

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Kanye West‘s upcoming album “Bully” is closing in on 500,000 pre-saves on Spotify, despite a history of disappointing fans with delays, controversial remarks, and polarizing

CRIME NEWS

6ix9ine Serving Time In Same Prison As Nicolás Maduro And Luigi Mangione

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6ix9ine announced he will serve his upcoming prison sentence at the same facility as Nicolas Maduro and Luigi Mangione, beginning today (January 6). The rapper

CRIME NEWS

YNW Melly’s Witness Tampering Trial Begins This Month

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YNW Melly’s trial for witness tampering is set to begin in just a few weeks. Earlier this week, on January 5, the rapper from Florida

NEWS RELEASES

Hit-Boy Drops New Song Following Break-In Incident At His Studio

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Hit-Boy channels adversity into creativity as he transforms a recent break-in at his studio into fuel for new music. On the morning of Sunday (January

NEWS VIDEOS

Winona Ryder Joins A$AP Rocky In Surreal “Punk Rocky” Video

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A$AP Rocky continues to redefine the boundaries of hip-hop artistry with his latest visual for “Punk Rocky,” part of the much-anticipated journey toward “Don’t Be

INDIES NEWS

Trub Drops Boastful “Big Business” Single Ft. DJ Swamp Izzo

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Fast rising Memphis rapper Trub teams up with DJ Swamp Izzo for their boastful joint single titled “Big Business”. This track combines the immense talents

NEWS

Kanye West’s Team Stated There Will Be No AI On New Album “Bully”

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Kanye West‘s upcoming album, “Bully”, will not include any use of AI, as confirmed by sources close to the artist. Over the weekend, music manager

CRIME NEWS

NBA YoungBoy Avoids Drug-Related Charges

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again will not face any charges following an incident in Utah where he was a passenger in a vehicle that was found

NEWS

Beyoncé Joins The Billionaire Club

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Beyoncé has officially achieved billionaire status, solidifying her position as one of the music industry’s most prominent and business-savvy icons. According to Forbes, Beyoncé’s net

NEWS TOUR

Kid Cudi Announces Plans For An Australian Tour

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Kid Cudi has hinted at the possibility of a full Australian tour following his recent return to the country after more than a decade. The

GOSSIP NEWS

Soulja Boy Takes Offense At Akademiks Calling Rappers “Lame”

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Soulja Boy has openly criticized DJ Akademiks for his recent remarks about rappers entering the streaming scene, which Akademiks labeled as “lame” and “corny.” During

NEWS

G Herbo Calls Proposing To Taina Williams “One Of The Best Days”

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G Herbo recently celebrated a milestone moment — proposing to his longtime love, Taina Williams. On New Year’s Eve, he asked Taina, the mother of

NEWS

Blueface Puts His California Mansion On The Market For $1.2 Million

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Blueface has officially listed his California residence for sale, with an asking price of $1.2 million. Located in Canyon Country, California, the multi-level, single-family home

CRIME GOSSIP NEWS

Will Smith Sued By Male Violinist Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

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Will Smith is facing a lawsuit from former tour violinist Brian King Joseph, who alleges sexual harassment and wrongful termination. Joseph filed the suit on

NEWS

Diddy’s Sons Dropping Documentary On Their Dad’s Legal Drama

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Diddy’s sons, Justin and Christian Combs, are preparing to share their perspective on their father’s legal controversies in an upcoming docuseries. The brothers announced their

GOSSIP NEWS

50 Cent Pokes Fun At Papoose’s Taste In Women During Social Media Spat

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50 Cent stirs up controversy once again, ringing in the New Year with his signature flair for online trolling — this time targeting fellow rapper

NEWS

Jill Scott Prepares For Comeback With First Album In Over A Decade

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Jill Scott is gearing up to make a highly anticipated return in 2026. The Philadelphia-born artist has announced her plans to release “To Whom This

NEWS

Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” Is 2025’s Most-Streamed Rap Album On Spotify

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Kendrick Lamar‘s blockbuster album “GNX” has claimed the title of Spotify’s most-streamed rap album of 2025. Lamar’s November 2024 release amassed a staggering 2.98 billion

NEWS

Kanye West Says New Album “BULLY” Is Coming In 2026

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Kanye West has announced that his anticipated album, titled “BULLY”, is set to be released in 2026. During a recent event at the Hollywood Improv,

GOSSIP NEWS

Nicki Minaj Deportation Petition Gains Significant Traction

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Nicki Minaj has found herself at the center of controversy in recent months, culminating in the creation of a Change.org petition urging her deportation to

NEWS

Drake Sets Up Recording Studio Inside A Houston Strip

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Drake establishes a recording studio in a Houston strip club as he wraps up his highly anticipated album, “Iceman.” Drake shared clips on social media

NEWS VIDEOS

Travis Scott Collaborates With Tyla And Vybz Kartel For “PBT” Visual

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Travis Scott has teamed up with Tyla and Vybz Kartel for his single “PBT,” which now comes with an accompanying music video. Directed by Nabil,

NEWS RELEASES

Max B Drops New Album “Public Domain 7” Ft. A$AP Rocky, French Montana

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Max B is back with a bang, releasing his first album since his release from prison. Titled “Public Domain 7: The Purge”, the project is

NEWS VIDEOS

Lil Uzi Vert Becomes A Fashion Icon In “What You Saying” Music Video

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Lil Uzi Vert embraces his runway aspirations in the vibrant “What You Saying” music video, transforming the visual into an extravagant fashion show. Earlier this

NEWS

NLE Choppa Announces Engagement In Festive Instagram Post

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NLE Choppa officially revealed his engagement to Erica Ravén, sharing a series of proposal photos on Instagram during the holiday season after months of public

NEWS

Lil Durk’s Attempt To Dismiss Federal Murder-For-Hire Case Has Been Denied

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Lil Durk‘s effort to dismiss his federal murder-for-hire case has been rejected. According to legal documents, the rapper, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks,

NEWS

Pras Battles To Stay Free As He Appeals 14-year Prison Sentence

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Pras Michel is undertaking an intense legal battle to maintain his freedom as he appeals a 14-year federal prison sentence, arguing that his trial was

NEWS

Suspect Arrested In 6ix9ine Home Invasion Case

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One month after a group of armed robbers invaded the Florida home of rapper 6ix9ine and held his mother hostage, authorities have arrested and identified

NEWS

21 Savage Wants To Squash Young Thug And Gunna’s Beef

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21 Savage is working to ease the tension in Atlanta’s rap community, specifically aiming to resolve the conflict between Young Thug and Gunna. On December