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Who is Young Thug? Young Thug is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is widely considered an influence on the sound of modern hip-hop and trap music. Young Thug …
Full details of rapper Young Thug’s family, marriage, wife and kids Read More
Who is Kano? Kano is a British rapper, songwriter, and actor who has captivated audiences with his unique style and powerful lyrics. He is popularly known for his role as …
Rapper Kano Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife, Girlfriends, Kids Read More
Who is Future? Future is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is often credited as having pioneered the use of auto-tune in modern trap music. Future is …
List of rapper Future’s baby mamas, kids, girlfriends, wife Read More
Who is T.I.? T.I. is an American rapper, record executive, actor, songwriter, and stand-up comedian. He is often cited in the media as one of the highest-selling hip-hop artists of …
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Who is Blueface? Blueface is an American rapper. He is popularly known for his offbeat style of rapping. Blueface (who is also known as Blueface Bleedem) is known for hit …
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An Instagram model Gena Tew who has been romantically linked to numerous celebrities, mostly rappers, has disclosed she has HIV/AIDS. In a recent video posted on her TikTok page, Gena …
IG model Gena Tew linked to numerous rappers reveals she has HIV/AIDS Read More
American rapper DaBaby arrived Lagos Nigeria yesterday to the utter excitement of his Nigerian fans. The rapper has taken to his Instagram stories to share videos of his Nigerian fans …
US rapper DaBaby mobbed by fans as he visits Nigeria Read More
Who is Ludacris? Ludacris is an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. He is well known for his “Dirty South” style of rap music and also for his appearance as “Tej …
All about rapper Ludacris’ marriage, wife and children Read More
Who is Future? Future is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer popularly known for his hit songs like “Mask Off”, “Turn On The Lights” and “I Won.” Future is …
All rapper Future’s girlfriends, baby mamas, children, marriage Read More
How it started Two days ago, Friday, July 9: American rapper Bia joined Nicki Minaj on an Instagram LIVE session. Somewhere along their chat, the topic of Nigerian musicians came …
Full story of what transpired between Burna Boy and rapper BIA Read More
American rapper and singer, Lil Nas X was left a little embarrassed after ripping his outfit in the middle of his Saturday Night Live performance. The “Old Town Road” rapper …
Rapper Lil Nas X ’embarrassed’ after ripping his pants on stage Read More
Fast-rising Nigerian rapper Anthony Victor, better known by his stage name Victony, will be undergoing major surgery today after he was involved in a ghastly car accident on Monday, April …
Nigerian rapper Victony undergoes surgery following Monday car accident Read More
Nelli Tembe, the fiancée of popular South African rapper, AKA, has died after falling from the 10th floor of Pepperclub Hotel located in Central Cape Town. The incident which took …
Nelli Tembe – fiancée of South African rapper AKA dies after fall from hotel in suspected suicide Read More
Grammy-nominated American rapper Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, has died. The rapper’s death has been confirmed in a family statement which read in part: “We are deeply saddened to …
American rapper DMX is dead Read More
American rapper Lil Nas X has released the music video for his latest single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and it has got everyone talking. The provocative self-directed video …
Rapper Lil Nas X gives Satan a lap dance in new music video for ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Read More
American rapper Cardi B is trying a bunch of new stuff in her new reality web series titled “Cardi Tries”. Watch the WAP singer tying gele while she learns African …
American rapper Cardi B learns African dance in new reality show – Video Read More
Award-winning Nigerian rapper Vector, also known as Vector Tha Viper, has welcomed his second child, a cute baby girl, with his new girlfriend. The rapper whose real name is Olanrewaju …
Nigerian rapper Vector welcomes second daughter with new girlfriend Read More
Popular Nigerian rapper M.I Abaga has stated the reason he did not join his colleagues at the recent #ENDSARS protests in Lagos. Recall Nigerian youths had on October 8 and …
Rapper M.I reveals why he did not join the #ENDSARS protest Read More
Popular Nigerian rapper and actor Ikechukwu has finally revealed the face of the woman he is in love with. Ikechukwu whose real name is Ikechukwu Onunaku but also known by …
Actor and rapper Ikechukwu shows off his woman Read More
Nigerian rapper and songwriter Jesse Jagz has officially married his girlfriend, Tolu, in a private wedding ceremony in Plateau State. The wedding ceremony reportedly took place two months ago in …
Nigerian rapper Jesse Jagz weds longtime girlfriend, Tolu Read More
Nigerian rapper and hip-hop artist Erhiga Agarivbie, more commonly known by his stage name Erigga, is set to wed his long-time girlfriend and baby mama, Morenike this October. Erigga and …
Nigerian rapper Erigga and girlfriend Morenike set to wed in October Read More
by Staff writer It appears times have become a lil’ rough for American platinum-selling rapper Lil Kim. Just days before a bank foreclosed on her 6,000-square-foot gated mansion in early …
Rapper Lil Kim goes broke, files for bankruptcy and selling her house Read More
By Daniel Nkado. Dear Brothers, As 2025 comes to an end and we look toward 2026, this message is for my fellow Black queer men—especially those of us who navigate …
Brother to Brother: Chemsex, PnP & HnH Safety for Black Gay Men Read More
By DNB Editors. This article draws on aggregated public data, user reports, and anonymised trend summaries. No individual user information is included. Grindr is more than just a hookup app—it’s …
Grindr Unwrapped 2025: Top/Bottom/Dom—What It Reveals Read More
By Victor Umeh & Daniel Nkado. Content warning: This article discusses interpersonal harm in Black queer spaces, including manipulation, femophobia, HIV stigma, and related dynamics. Some readers may find this …
19 Unflattering Behaviours Seen in Black Queer Spaces—with Examples Read More
By Daniel Nkado. On apps like Grindr, Scruff, or Jack’d, many Black gay and bisexual men notice a distinct pattern: their inboxes fill up faster than those of their peers, …
The ‘BBC’ Fetish and Black Gay Men: How Desire Can Dehumanise Read More
By Daniel Nkado for dnbstories.com. Trigger note: This article discusses sexual rejection and stigma. If any section feels distressing, consider pausing and reaching out to a trusted person or professional …
How to Handle Sexual Rejection as a Gay Man: A Practical Framework Read More
By Daniel Nkado. In queer dating and relationships, labels like top and bottom help people communicate what they enjoy. But when these terms solidify into permanent identities—dictating what someone “should” …
Top vs. Bottom: 8 Ways Rigid Roles Hurt Gay & Bi Men—Why Fluidity Matters Read More
By Daniel Nkado. In my Nigerian voice: I knew we were finished the moment I saw the language of the therapist’s office enter gay dating culture. 🙆🏾♂️😊 Terms like gaslighting, …
Gaslighting or Boundaries: Is Therapy Speak Ruining Gay Dating Today? Read More
By Daniel Nkado. Finding a long-term romantic partner is challenging for most people today. But for gay, bisexual, and queer men, the barriers are not just personal—they’re structural, psychological, cultural, …
Why gay dating feels impossible today: 6 science-backed reasons Read More
By Daniel Nkado. For many gay and bisexual men, the desire for receptive anal sex (bottoming) is thwarted by physical pain, panic, tightening or an inability to “relax.” Pelvic pain …
Pelvic Armouring—How it Makes Bottoming Harder for Gay & Bi men Read More
By DNB Editors. On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a quiet but powerful win for marriage equality: the Court declined to hear former Kentucky county clerk Kim …
SCOTUS Upholding Marriage Equality—What It Means For Queer People Read More
By Daniel Nkado It was October 2012. I was barely 20. I travelled to Umuahia to meet a man I had met on Manjam. Manjam was what Grindr is now—a …
From Sandal to Scandal: The Origin and Dark Evolution of ‘Kito’ Read More
By Golden Madu and Daniel Nkado Content warning: This article contains descriptions of physical violence, sexual assault, extortion, and homophobic hate crimes. Reader discretion advised. “He seemed so genuine. We …
Kito Nightmare: 3 Nigerian Gay Men Recount Dating-App Ordeals Read More
By Daniel Nkado. Ageing is a universal experience, but how we navigate it can vary dramatically based on our identities and societal expectations. Have you ever wondered why some men …
How Straight and Gay Men Age Differently: A Cultural Exploration Read More
by DNB editorial team. As Griff croons in her haunting track Earl Grey Tea: “You’re so scared you’re aging faster / So you drink Earl Grey tea ’cause you heard …
Why gay men fear ageing — And how we can rewrite the story 🖤❤️ Read More
By Great Maxwell. Warning: This piece contains accounts of forced religious “deliverance,” spiritual coercion, and sexual abuse that may be triggering. If you are in an unsafe situation, currently distressed, …
Coming out as gay in Nigeria: Surviving religious conversion therapy Read More
By Daniel Nkado. Many gay men describe feeling a different kind of fatigue — a deep, persistent exhaustion that does not come from doing more work. It’s more like being …
Queer Burnout is real: How minority stress leaves gay men exhausted Read More
One commonly searched question that has continued to shock data experts is: “Is my husband gay?” The phenomenon is significant because it reveals how anonymity allows people to voice high-stakes …
Is my husband gay? Why millions of women still search this online Read More
In addition to being one of the most-listened-to singers of her time, Taylor Swift also boasts one of the most passionate fanbases in the entertainment world—affectionately known as Swifties. From …
Why Swifties Stay Loyal—Fans share why they love Taylor Swift Read More
By DNB Editors. High self-esteem doesn’t look the same for everyone, and for gay men, it is often shaped by personal experiences of surviving stigma, community, and personal history. This …
How to spot high self-esteem in gay men and build yours Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Bottom-shaming is a set of words, jokes, profiles, and behaviours that demean receptive anal sex and the men who enjoy it. It shows up everywhere: in hookups …
How bottom‑shaming affects us all: Real-life examples and ways to end it Read More
by DNB editors. Let’s be honest: the terms “Top” and “Bottom” are cute until they start feeling like job titles. Sure, they help describe what you’re into, but when labels …
Role-flipping— A practical guide to versatile gay sex Read More
By Daniel Nkado. “DL” stands for “down-low,” a term describing men—often Black or Latino men—who publicly present as straight but privately engage in same-sex relationships. Originating as an African-American slang …
DL Posing: How some gay men monetise down‑low identity for gain Read More
By Daniel Nkado. Gay men and the concept of defensive masculinity Many gay men learn early in life through teasing and societal pressure that being “feminine” invites shame. So they …
Masc4Masc: Why many gay men worship ‘macho’ men 💪🏾 Read More
Like two neighbours living in the same building and fighting about everything, but secretly in love, Nigeria and Ghana have been at war with each other since Anansi’s head became …
Forget Ghana & Naija Jollof – Here’s the real food war and Ghana wins! Read More
The pleasure in bottoming does not come from endurance. It comes from control and relaxation. The “Control + Relax” technique is a smart body and mind approach that uses muscle …
Control-Relax Tip: A guide to pain-free bottoming for all men Read More
By Daniel Nkado. Why do some gay men command the runway in heels while others play football like the game was designed for them? Anyone who’s met a range of …
Why some gay men act ‘masc’ or ‘fem’ — Science explains Read More
by Daniel Nkado Some songs make you dance. Others make you remember. For millennials, Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Good Time” does both — a happy song that somehow …
This Happy Song is so Nostalgic, it Makes Millennials Cry Read More
by Daniel Nkado It seems every year — or less — a segment of the Black gay community discovers a new trend to turn into fashion and use as another …
Black Gay Men, Stop Clenching and Relax — ‘Tight Hole’ is a Myth Read More
by Daniel Nkado In the quiet corners of the human heart, where feelings begin and identities take root, few questions stir as much curiosity—and confusion—as this: Can a straight person …
The Big Question: Can A Straight Person Ever Become Gay? Read More
by Daniel Nkado We’re all here for Taylor’s return to glam! Inspired by her Eras Tour success and her blossoming romance with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, The …
The Life of a Showgirl Review: fun, flashy—a little flawed Read More
By Daniel Nkado. For many young gay men today, accepting themselves or even coming out is only the beginning. Beyond family and societal acceptance, there’s another world to navigate: the …
Gay Men and the Pressure of Managing Reputation Within the Community Read More
By Daniel Nkado. One troubling pattern I’ve observed about modern gay culture is the gendering of sex roles—treating “top” and “bottom” as if they’re fixed gender identities rather than fluid …
Dear Gay Men in 2025: You are not a Top, or a Bottom, or a Label Read More
by Daniel Nkado In the neon-drenched sprawl of New London, 3020, the air hummed with the electric buzz of hovercars and the synthetic laughter of holograms. The city was a …
Fiction: The Last Top in 3020 Read More
Meremere N’ihu – Kwampiti N’azu is an old Igbo adage. It literally translates to “Soft in the front – war at the back”. Other metaphorical speculations exist, but in Igbo …
Meremere N’ihu – Kwampiti N’azu – A Cherished Igbo Adage Read More
Who is DDG? DDG is an American rapper, YouTuber and streamer. He is best known for hit songs like “Moonwalking in Calabasas,” which features Blueface, and “Hold Up,” featuring Queen …
DDG’s Biography: Age, Parents, Marriage, Wife, Kids Read More
by Daniel Nkado Nigerians are mostly not known to be very flexible when it comes to trying new cuisine. This lack of interest may even be more pronounced in Igbos, …
Why some Igbo people are slow to try new foods Read More
The Nigerian Pidgin language can be confusing to speakers of standard English because it often uses English words that take on completely different meanings in the context of their usage …
‘No Dey Whine Me’ – true meaning of the Nigerian Pidgin phrase Read More
Taylor Swift has dated several high-profile men, and many of her relationships have inspired her music. Swift has over the course of her career garnered a reputation (no pun intended) …
All Taylor Swift’s boyfriends and the songs they inspired Read More