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‘Deport Nicki Minaj To Trinidad’ Petition Blows Up With Over 60,000 Signatures

Nicki Minaj has found herself at the center of controversy in recent weeks.

Her alignment with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance has left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans. The situation escalated further after the Beez In The Trap rapper appeared at AmericaFest, where she openly praised Trump. For some supporters, that moment was the final straw, prompting a petition calling for her deportation from the United States.

The campaign, titled “Deport Nicki Minaj to Trinidad,” has already gained more than 50,000 signatures in a short period of time.… Read more

Did J. Cole Allegedly Have To Scrap His Album Over Drake & Kendrick Lamar?

J. Cole entered the rap game alongside close peers, but in 2024, things appeared to shift.

When Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Like That” dropped, the so-called “Big 3” Cole, Drake, and Kendrick became divided. Drake responded by unloading a barrage of diss tracks aimed at Kenny, only for him to fire back with what many called the biggest diss record of the era. Cole briefly entered in on the fun and released “7 Minute Drill,” his response to Kendrick’s verse, before quickly backing out.… Read more

Dame Dash’s Film Company Auctioned Off For Just $100

Dame Dash and his continued financial struggles took a new turn after his film company was sold this week for way less than the mogul may have hoped. According to the report, Dame Dash’s Poppington LLC company was sold to another filmmaker for just $100 to help offset outstanding debts connected to several lawsuits.

As exclusively reported by the New York Post, an auction was held on Tuesday (December 30), but only one bidder stepped up to snatch up the Poppington LLC asset.… Read more

Why Black Paychecks Are About To Shrink As Health Care Costs Surge

Health insurance premiums are already climbing, insurers have locked in higher 2026 rates, and the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that have kept coverage affordable for millions are set to expire on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

The increases are no longer hypothetical. They are visible now, baked into open enrollment, and poised to accelerate in the coming year. For many workers, this won’t just show up as a higher monthly bill. It will show up directly in their paychecks, as employers shift rising health care costs onto employees through higher premium contributions, reduced benefits, and slower wage growth.… Read more

Ride Alert – Metro Blue Line

Starting at 8 p.m. TONIGHT – Tuesday, Dec. 30: Replacement bus service will be available for METRO Green Line customers between Raymond Ave. and Target Field stations due to required maintenance. The METRO Blue Line will be available at the shared stations in downtown Minneapolis during this brief Green Line closure.

Train service will return at these stations by 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Work being conducted includes repair of track in the corridor.

We appreciate your patience while we care for your system!… Read more

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Justin And Christian Combs To Release New Docuseries On Daddy Diddy In 2026

Now that 50 Cent has shined a bright light on the dark side of the life of Diddy with his Netflix docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, the disgraced mogul’s own sons are ready to open up about their dad in a docuseries of their own. But we doubt it’ll be as pearl-clutching of an affair as Fiddy’s was. Respectfully.

According to TMZ, Diddy’s sons, Justin and Christian Combs, have announced that they will be releasing their own doc centered around their famous father in an apparent attempt to do some damage control following all the slander and hate that Diddy got following the release of 50’s The Reckoning.… Read more

What 2025 Taught Us About Pop Culture, Politics And Ourselves

2025 made one thing unmistakably clear: pop culture and politics are no longer separate conversations, and the internet has fully become the public court of opinion. This year showed us how quickly narratives are formed online, how easily influence can disappear, and why staying grounded in real, verified news and community matters more than ever.

Authenticity And Clarity Were Key

One of the most striking shifts of 2025 was the decline of the traditional influencer and politician.… Read more

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