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Source: Win McNamee / GettyOn Tuesday (May 12), FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, where he was called out about reports of his misconduct detailed in an explosive article by The Atlantic, which included bouts of heavy drinking. “When your private actions make it impossible for you to perform your public duties, we have a big problem. You cannot perform those public duties if you’re incapacitated,” Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said to Patel at one point during the hearing.Referencing the article, Van Hollen continued, “And Director Patel, these reports about your conduct, including reports…

Emerging out of Camden, artist T9HX is building a name through raw perspective, atmosphere, and a sound that feels entirely his own. Raised in a city known for pressure, survival, and constant movement, his music reflects the environment that shaped him—real experiences, sharp emotion, and the mindset that comes from growing up where every decision carries weight. The name T9HX carries its own identity. Shortened and stylized, it reflects both individuality and edge—something direct, memorable, and connected to the world he comes from. It is more than a stage name; it functions as a signature tied to his perspective and…

‘Let ‘Em Know’ proves T.I. still commands the culture, hitting #1 and going Gold. T.I. headlines Atlanta’s iconic Birthday Bash, celebrating his legacy and the city’s rap dominance. Source: Brian Stukes / GettyT.I. didn’t just come back in 2026 — he came back loud enough for the whole culture to hear him. When “Let ‘Em Know” dropped, it felt less like a regular single and more like a reminder from a legend who still knows exactly how to command a room. Produced by Pharrell and released as the lead single from his upcoming final album Kill The King, the record…

Image Image Credit Dia Dipasupil / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Tyler The Creator attends A24’s “Marty Supreme” New York Premiere on December 16, 2025 in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Tyler, The Creator filmed scenes for Marty Supreme after releasing CHROMAKOPIA. The short film marks his first acting role, playing a taxi driver named Wally. Despite exhaustion and illness, Tyler pushed through filming for the love of the craft. Tyler, The Creator shot his scenes in Marty Supreme just days after dropping his Grammy-nominated album CHROMAKOPIA. On Wednesday (Dec. 17), during an interview with Apple…

Cardi B and NFL player Stefon Diggs are reportedly working on their relationship following his trial.After Bardi appeared to confirm her breakup with Diggs back in February, they might be patching things up. On Tuesday (May 12), People magazine reported that a source tells them that Cardi fell back in February because “she wasn’t in a place emotionally to deal with fighting and tension.”However, Cardi and Diggs reportedly spent Mother’s Day together and Diggs is doing his best to make it work, following his acquittal at trial on assault charges earlier this month.”It was enough of an effort to get…

Nick Cannon’s Netflix docuseries explores how he juggles twelve kids, six different mothers, and a thriving entertainment career all at once. Nick Cannon is about to let Netflix cameras into the absolute circus that is his life, and honestly, the streaming giant’s about to get a masterclass in controlled chaos. According to Deadline, Netflix just greenlit a full docuseries following the TV host and entrepreneur as he navigates fatherhood with 12 kids across 6 different mothers, all while running multiple business ventures and keeping his career moving forward. The show’s dropping this winter, and it’s going to be the kind…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images, Taylor Hill / Contributor via Getty Images, and Katie Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pusha T performs during ONE Musicfest 2025, Cardi B performs during 2025 Global Citizen Festival, and Ray Vaughn performs at Tyler The Creator’s 2025 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B, Clipse and Bhad Bhabie sparked major conversations with their 2025 diss tracks. The year’s rap beefs ranged from playful jabs to full-on lyrical warfare, with regional rivalries heating up. From Twitch drama to Top Dawg Entertainment signee callouts,…

Queen Latifah is still one of the busiest individuals in the culture, with acting gigs and endorsements always in play. Now, it’s being reported that Queen Latifah will join the judges’ panel of music competition series The Voice for its upcoming 30th season. According to a press release from NBC/Peacock, Queen Latifah will make her debut this fall on The Voice, joining current judges Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine. Also making their debut on the panel is country star, Riley Green.Latifah’s credentials are well-established, extending into music, fashion, movies, and television. The Emmy Award and Golden Globe-winning actress also holds…

Isaia Huron is a supertasker. When he joins our Zoom call, he’s mid-match on Call of Duty, where he’ll remain for the entirety of our conversation. “I’m not a serious gamer or anything like that, but I usually play during interviews because, honestly, it helps me think straighter and helps me get to the answer quicker, so I’m not rambling,” he tells Rated R&B from his home, headphones on and eyes fixed to his screen.  The multi-hyphenate is used to juggling tasks. His sophomore album, Mr. Lovebomb, his first release under RCA Records, is self-written and self-produced, much like his…

A federal jury has ruled that Kanye West must pay more than $400000 after determining that an uncleared sample was used during the creation of “Hurricane,” one of the standout records tied to his Donda era. The decision stems from an earlier version of the song that debuted during the album’s listening sessions, where jurors found that material from a demo had been incorporated without proper authorization. That finding resulted in financial liability not just for West personally, but across multiple entities connected to his business operations. According to the breakdown, West himself is responsible for $176,153, with Yeezy LLC carrying an identical amount. Additional penalties…