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Marissa Alvarez is a multimedia Entertainment and Culture journalist and editor. She brings a keen editorial eye, a commitment to accuracy, and a genuine passion for the written word to every project she undertakes...

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Lil Baby Joins Hurricane Wisdom for “Drugs Callin” Remix and Video

The rap duo listeners didn’t know they needed. Lil Baby just hopped on Hurricane Wisdom’s “Drugs Callin” for the remix. The official music video was released this past Friday, featuring visuals that give fans a sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes action.Hurricane Wisdom released the original “Drugs Callin” in February 2025, alongside a music video that has since garnered 16 million views on YouTube. The track flips Future’s “Perky’s Calling,” with the Florida rapper putting his spin on the hit...

Red Bull Spiral’s First R&B Cypher: Arin Ray, Alex Isley, Joyce Wrice, and Aneesa Strings Soulful Freestyle

For the first-ever R&B edition of Red Bull Spiral, Arin Ray, Alex Isley, and Joyce Wrice join forces with bassist Aneesa Strings for a performance that’s as smooth as it is dynamic.Marking their first collaboration, the group delivers a soulful, genre-blending freestyle that combines hip-hop, jazz, and R&B influences. The one-take session showcases their raw talent, chemistry, and ability to create something fresh and timeless on the spot.While Red Bull Spiral usually focuses on hip-hop cyphers,...

Anthony Edwards Takes 'Believe That.’ Tour to China Partnering with Adidas Basketball

Anthony Edwards is taking his talents overseas. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has teamed up with Adidas Basketball for his first-ever China tour, the Believe That. Tour, running August 21–28 with stops in Shanghai, Chengdu, and Beijing.The weeklong tour will feature exclusive events, surprise appearances, and live performances, all aimed at inspiring the next generation of basketball fans and players. Edwards and Adidas hope the experience will spark a deeper passion for the game and its cultu...

Offset Seemingly Shades Cardi B and Stefon Diggs During Joe Budden Podcast Appearance

Things got messy during a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, where Offset made a shady remark that fans believe was aimed at his ex, Cardi B, and her new man, NFL star Stefon Diggs.Offset and Cardi’s relationship has been in the spotlight for years, and things hit a boiling point after their divorce filing last summer. The two took shots at each other on social media, trading allegations and never holding back.Since Cardi shocked fans by popping out with Diggs, things between her and Offs...

Diddy’s Legal Team Requests Presidential Pardon from Trump as Sentencing Nears

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has officially confirmed that they’ve requested a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, as the hip-hop mogul remains incarcerated ahead of his October sentencing.Combs’ federal trial ended in early July after nearly two months of proceedings. The Bad Boy Records founder was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution, though he was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. He faces up to 10 years for each of the two counts. His attor...

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Laugh Off BBL Rumors With Flirty Instagram Exchange

From trolling fans to shutting down rumors, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have taken to social media to control the narrative. After going public with their relationship not too long ago,, the two quickly found themselves at the center of controversy, from breakup speculation, to Diggs allegedly saying Cardi’s BBL had an unpleasant smell.Although the quote turned out to be fake, that didn’t stop the rumors from spreading. The couple recently had a humorous interaction on Instagram regarding the fake...

Marlon Wayans Reveals NBC Rejected John Witherspoon for Being “Too Ghetto”

In an interview, Marlon Wayans shared that John Witherspoon was first turned down for the role of ‘Pops’ on The Wayans Bros. because NBC executives thought his character was “too ghetto”. NBC was in discussions to pick up The Wayans Bros. but ultimately decided against it due to their thoughts about the character, John “Pops” Williams, Wayans shared on Keke Palmer's podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer. “We did a table reading, and they thought his character was too ghetto. And they wanted us to h...

Cardi B Admits to Throwing Speaker at Rah Ali During Cannes Airport Altercation

The long-running feud between Cardi B and Rah Ali, which dates back to 2018, has flared up once again, this time overseas. The rapper recently admitted to getting into an altercation with Ali in an airport in Cannes, France.Their feud began seven years ago at a New York Fashion Week afterparty, reportedly over tensions involving Nicki Minaj. The infamous altercation is still a topic of debate to this day.After the most recent altercation in France, Cardi went to X to discuss what had happened an...

Chris Brown Shares Cryptic Post Amid Karrueche Tran and Deion Sanders Dating Rumors

Chris Brown sparked speculation Tuesday morning after posting a cryptic message to his Instagram Stories, just as rumors began around his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran and NFL legend Deion Sanders.“Lil sh*t still pisses me off to this day. I'ma pray on it,” the R&B singer wrote. While he didn’t name anyone directly, fans quickly assumed the message was a reaction to a recent video of Karrueche appearing emotional while sitting beside Sanders in a hospital room before his surgery for bladder cance...