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  1. the law
    Diddy Accused of Witness Tampering in Sex-Crimes CaseHis attorneys claim prosecutors violated his due-process rights.
    By Justin Curto
  2. crime
    Lil Durk Arrested Over Alleged Murder PlotHe is now facing two new felony counts.
    By Justin Curto
  3. the law
    Yak Gotti and Shannon Stillwell Moving Forward in YSL TrialThe jury returned to court for the first time since October 23.
    By Justin Curto
  4. the law
    What’s Next for Young Thug?Breaking down the terms of his probation — and the future of his music career.
    By Justin Curto
  5. the law
    Young Thug Freed After Guilty Plea in YSL Trial“I am a smart guy, I am a good guy, and I really got a good heart,” he said.
    By Justin Curto
  6. the law
    Metro Boomin Accused of Rape in LawsuitA woman alleges she had an abortion after the producer got her pregnant.
    By Justin Curto
  7. the law
    YSL Defendant Quamarvious Nichols Accepts Plea DealHe pleaded guilty to one felony RICO count, and his other charges got dismissed.
    By Justin Curto
  8. mask on
    Unmasking the World of Tyler, the Creator’s ChromakopiaAlbum’s out, but he left us a bit in the dark on who’s featured.
    By Justin Curto
  9. obamacore
    Barack Obama Loses Himself Over Eminem at Harris Rally“I don’t usually get nervous, but I was feeling some kinda way following Eminem.”
    By Justin Curto
  10. obits
    Rapper and FDNY Firefighter Ka Dies at 52He self-released nine critically acclaimed albums starting in 2008.
    By Bethy Squires
  11. health
    Childish Gambino Cancels Final Tour for Surgery After ‘Ailment’“I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform.”
    By Justin Curto
  12. where’s the beef?
    Pras Michél Is Taking His Lauryn Hill Beef to CourtSuing her over the Fugees’ failed 2023 reunion tour.
    By Justin Curto
  13. vulture sports!
    Lil Wayne ‘Felt Like Shit’ Over Super Bowl Halftime ‘Letdown’“I blame myself for not being mentally prepared …”
    By Justin Curto
  14. the law
    Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard Sues Diddy for Sexual AbuseA lawyer states Diddy “is shocked and disappointed” by the lawsuit.
    By Justin Curto
  15. the charts
    Travis Scott’s Label Disputes Sabrina Carpenter’s No. 1Luminate, which compiles the Billboard charts, is standing by its numbers.
    By Justin Curto
  16. the charts
    A Decade-Old Travis Scott Mixtape Nearly Bucked Sabrina CarpenterHow Short n’ Sweet just barely hit No. 1.
    By Justin Curto
  17. rap music on trial
    Everything We Know About YSL’s RICO CaseJudge Paige Reese Whitaker has been moving forward with the trial.
    By Zoe Guy
  18. the law
    Diddy Files to Dismiss Lil Rod’s Sexual-Assault LawsuitRod called Diddy “a monster” in response: “It’s killing me.”
    By Justin Curto
  19. the law
    So, How Is the YSL Trial’s New Judge Doing?“She’s sort of stuck with it.”
    By Justin Curto
  20. the law
    The YSL Trial Is Back and Steaming Right AheadAnd Lil Woody is back on the stand.
    By Justin Curto
  21. crime
    Two Men Guilty on All Counts in PnB Rock Murder TrialThe rapper’s mother said she was “elated” afterward.
    By Justin Curto
  22. #content
    We Now Officially Have Too Much DrakeHe just dropped 100 gigabytes of new content.
    By Justin Curto
  23. some personal news
    Cardi B Is Pregnant (Again) and Divorcing Offset (Again)“With every ending comes a new beginning!” she wrote on Instagram.
    By Justin Curto
  24. the charts
    ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Could Have Easily Washed AwayBeyoncé isn’t the only reason Shaboozey has a No. 1 hit.
    By Justin Curto
  25. the law
    YSL Trial’s Third Judge Might Be the CharmPaige Reese Whitaker sounds committed to getting this case moving.
    By Justin Curto
  26. the law
    The YSL Case Could ‘Start All Over’A mistrial seems likely following two judges’ recusals.
    By Justin Curto
  27. the law
    The YSL Trial Judge Is Officially OutThe case has been reassigned, but it’s not clear when it will resume.
    By Justin Curto
  28. the law
    The Beastie Boys Will Sabotage Any Commercial Using Their MusicAnd Chili’s is the latest to learn.
    By Justin Curto
  29. videology
    Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap With ‘Not Like Us’ Music VideoLet’s just hope Drake doesn’t respond with a “Heart Part 6” clip.
    By Justin Curto
  30. my single is dropping
    Peso Pluma and Cardi B Rap in Spanglish on ‘Put Em in the Fridge’The heat is coming in two languages.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  31. musicals
    "Beat Street" Screening - 2024 Tribeca Festival
    Nas Wants to Bring Beat Street to BroadwayHe’s working on a stage musical adaptation of the 1984 film.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  32. close read
    A Lollapalooza Doc That Refuses to Whitewash HistoryLolla is a mostly hagiographic look at the annual festival, but it manages to get a few key moments right.
    By Justin Curto
  33. album watch
    Twitter Trolls Won’t Keep Cardi B From Releasing an Album This YearCB2 incoming …
    By Justin Curto
  34. the law
    Hip-Hop Pundit DJ Akademiks Sued for Rape and DefamationAs he defends Drake against allegations of pedophilia in his beef with Kendrick Lamar.
    By Justin Curto
  35. the charts
    Kendrick Lamar Is Winning the Beef on the Charts“Not Like Us” is now his second No. 1 of the beef.
    By Justin Curto
  36. crime
    Security Guard Shot Outside Drake’s Toronto HomePolice said he’s still “in serious condition.”
    By Justin Curto
  37. where’s the beef?
    ‘BBL Drizzy’ Gets the Internet in on the Drake-Kendrick BeefMetro Boomin’s track even has moms singing along.
    By Justin Curto
  38. disrespect
    Who’s Winning the 2024 Rap-Beef Showdown?(And who got cooked?)
    By Tirhakah Love
  39. rip
    Rico Wade In Atlanta
    Rico Wade, Dungeon Family Founder and Atlanta Producing Legend, Dead at 52He founded the Dungeon Family, where he helped craft the Southern hip-hop community in the ’90s.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  40. coming soon
    21 Savage and Donald Glover’s Movie American Dream Isn’t Just a Fever DreamAnd we’ve got the cover for his accompanying album, which is out right now.
    By Justin Curto
  41. cash rules everything around me
    Protect Ya Neck When Wu-Tang Clan Heads to VegasFor the city’s first ever hip-hop residency.
    By Justin Curto
  42. where’s the beef?
    Drake Got Heated on Scary Hours 3About For All the Dogs, Pusha T, and Ye — but not Taylor Swift.
    By Justin Curto
  43. videology
    Drake and J. Cole Battle to Be the GOAT … at Ping-Pong, Chess, and BasketballAnd that’s just some of the weirdness of the “First Person Shooter” video.
    By Justin Curto
  44. work mode
    Drake’s Tour Schedule Is Still Looking BlurryJ. Cole is tagging in on the It’s All a Blur tour next year.
    By Justin Curto
  45. corporate target
    Regrettably, the New Jack Harlow Song Is GoodNew look, new sound, but the cheesy bars remain intact.
    By Hershal Pandya
  46. the law
    Young Thug’s Lyrics Can Be Used in YSL Trial, Judge RulesHis songs were cited extensively in a 2022 RICO indictment.
    By Justin Curto
  47. trial run
    Keefe D Pleads Not Guilty in Tupac Murder TrialProsecutors will not be seeking the death penalty.
    By Justin Curto
  48. crime
    Wait, Was DJ Envy Part of a Ponzi Scheme?The “Breakfast Club” co-host’s business partner has been arrested for wire fraud.
    By Justin Curto
  49. vulture jr.
    Drake’s Son Is Already Making DealsAdonis drops a verse on For All the Dogs, no ghostwriters necessary.
    By Justin Curto
  50. the industry
    Megan Thee Stallion Is an Indie Hot GirlSelf-funding a new album as she fights former label 1501 Certified.
    By Justin Curto
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