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Ray J Hospitalized Due To Pneumonia And Heart Pain
Ray J has reportedly been hospitalized in Las Vegas due to pneumonia and heart pain, according to TMZ. The singer was admitted on Tuesday (January
NBA YoungBoy Requested $2 Million From 6ix9ine For A Feature
NBA YoungBoy reportedly asked for $2 million from 6ix9ine for a guest feature, according to DJ Akademiks during a recent livestream where he recounted the
Diddy’s Employees Reportedly Not Getting Paid
Reports suggest that some employees of Diddy are allegedly not receiving their salaries while the music mogul serves a prison sentence. However, his team has
Bruno Mars Announces First Solo Album In Almost 10 Years Titled “The Romantic”
Bruno Mars is making his highly anticipated return to solo music with the announcement of his fourth studio album, “The Romantic”. This new release marks
Lil Durk Trial Delayed Once Again
Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial has been postponed yet again and is now slated to begin this spring, despite the rapper’s insistence on proceeding as
Kanye West’s “Bully” Nears 500K Pre-Saves On Spotify
Kanye West‘s upcoming album “Bully” is closing in on 500,000 pre-saves on Spotify, despite a history of disappointing fans with delays, controversial remarks, and polarizing
6ix9ine Serving Time In Same Prison As Nicolás Maduro And Luigi Mangione
6ix9ine announced he will serve his upcoming prison sentence at the same facility as Nicolas Maduro and Luigi Mangione, beginning today (January 6). The rapper
YNW Melly’s Witness Tampering Trial Begins This Month
YNW Melly’s trial for witness tampering is set to begin in just a few weeks. Earlier this week, on January 5, the rapper from Florida
Hit-Boy Drops New Song Following Break-In Incident At His Studio
Hit-Boy channels adversity into creativity as he transforms a recent break-in at his studio into fuel for new music. On the morning of Sunday (January
Winona Ryder Joins A$AP Rocky In Surreal “Punk Rocky” Video
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
Trub Drops Boastful “Big Business” Single Ft. DJ Swamp Izzo
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
Happy Birthday Polo G
Happy Birthday to Polo G, who turns 27 today. He was born on January 6, 1999 in Chicago, IL.
Kanye West’s Team Stated There Will Be No AI On New Album “Bully”
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
NBA YoungBoy Avoids Drug-Related Charges
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
Beyoncé Joins The Billionaire Club
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
Kid Cudi Announces Plans For An Australian Tour
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
Rap’s Touring Success Reached New Heights In 2025
In 2025, Rap solidified its stronghold on the live music industry, reaching unprecedented milestones by raking in a staggering $693.4 million from tours. This impressive
Soulja Boy Takes Offense At Akademiks Calling Rappers “Lame”
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
G Herbo Calls Proposing To Taina Williams “One Of The Best Days”
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
Blueface Puts His California Mansion On The Market For $1.2 Million
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
Will Smith Sued By Male Violinist Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
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
Diddy’s Sons Dropping Documentary On Their Dad’s Legal Drama
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
50 Cent Pokes Fun At Papoose’s Taste In Women During Social Media Spat
50 Cent stirs up controversy once again, ringing in the New Year with his signature flair for online trolling — this time targeting fellow rapper
Jill Scott Prepares For Comeback With First Album In Over A Decade
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
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” Is 2025’s Most-Streamed Rap Album On Spotify
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
Happy Birthday Bryson Tiller
Happy Birthday to Bryson Tiller, who turns 33 today. He was born on January 2, 19930 in Louisville, KY.
Happy Birthday Ice Spice
Happy Birthday to Ice Spice, who turns 26 today. She was born on January 1, 2000 in Bronx, NY.
Happy Birthday Tank
Happy Birthday to Tank, who turns 50 today. He was born on January 1, 1976 in Milwaukee, WI.
Kanye West Says New Album “BULLY” Is Coming In 2026
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,
Nicki Minaj Deportation Petition Gains Significant Traction
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
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