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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
Cardi B Addresses Viral Rumor Surrounding Her Child With Stefon Diggs
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs often find themselves at the center of public speculation, whether it’s about their personal lives or professional endeavors. Last November,
Swishahouse Founder Michael “5000” Watts Dead At 52
Swishahouse founder Michael “5000” Watts has passed away at the age of 52. His family confirmed the tragic news on January 30 through an official
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
Nicki Minaj Called for Don Lemon’s Arrest Amid Church Protest Controversy
Nicki Minaj expressed a desire for Don Lemon to face arrest following his participation in a church protest, and recent events show he has now
J. Cole Explains “The Fall-Off” Cover, Confirms It Will Be A Double Album
J. Cole shared insights into the artwork for his upcoming double album “The Fall-Off”, along with confirmation of its expanded concept. The project features two
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.
Cheryl “Salt” James – Salt Of The Earth
Cheryl “Salt” James is a pioneering force in hip-hop, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. As a founding member of Salt-N-Pepa, she
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
Ye Insists Apology To Black And Jewish Communities Is Not A PR Stunt
Ye has emphasized that his recent apology to the Black and Jewish communities is not a calculated attempt to restore his public image before the
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.
J. Cole Collaborates With Drake’s Legal Team In Dispute With Cam’ron
In October 2025, Cam’ron launched a significant lawsuit against Universal Music Group and J. Cole concerning their collaborative track “Ready ’24”. The year 2026 is
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
Donald Trump Crowns Nicki Minaj The Greatest Female Rapper Ever
Donald Trump has hailed Nicki Minaj as the greatest and most successful female rapper in history following her recent show of support. This moment came
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
Kanye West Delays Release Of “Bully” Following New Partnership Deal
Ye fans will need to hold on a little longer for the arrival of his highly anticipated “Bully” album, as the rapper has delayed its
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.
Finesse2tymes Calls Out Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Over Clearance Fees
On January 23, Finesse2tymes took to Instagram to call out Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, claiming the legendary group demanded $40,000 to clear the use of their 1997
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),
Don Toliver Reveals Release Date For New Album “OCTANE”
Don Toliver confirms the release date for his upcoming album, “OCTANE”. Nearly two years have passed since Don Toliver’s last album release, but his solo
21 Savage And Fivio Foreign Exchange Words Over “F**k The Streets”
21 Savage had some sharp statements for Fivio Foreign and anyone doubting his stance on the “F**k The Streets” movement. On January 23, the “No
Drake Challenges Dismissal Of “Not Like Us” Defamation Case
Drake is continuing his fight in a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar‘s track “Not Like Us.” He has filed an
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