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Alleged Lil Durk Associate OTF Jam Claps Back At Critics From Prison
Following Lil Durk‘s arrest in 2024, a picture of OTF Jam allegedly eating McDonald’s in an interrogation room quickly made the rounds online. Lil Durk
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
Lil Jon’s Son Missing In Georgia
Lil Jon is facing a deeply concerning situation as his son, DJ Young Slade, has been reported missing in Georgia. The Milton Police Department in
Pooh Shiesty Gifts His Mom A $1.1 Million Home
Pooh Shiesty recently surprised his mother, Gladys Baines, with a lavish $1.1 million house. On February 3, the rapper shared heartwarming clips on his Instagram
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
50 Cent Taunts Floyd Mayweather Over $340M Showtime Lawsuit
50 Cent continues to fan the flames of his longstanding feud with Floyd Mayweather, taking aim at the legendary boxer over a $340 million lawsuit
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
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
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