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Original Content #TBT: Aaliyah Today's TBT list looks back on the all-too-short -- but groundbreaking -- career of Aaliyah. RIP. By Chris Tart March 10, 2016
Original Content Does New York City Need A King? New York's throne has long been occupied, but is it time for the monarchy to end? By Mitch Findlay March 06, 2018
Original Content Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow": A Timeline To The #1 Song In The Country Cardi B's debut single "Bodak Yellow" just hit #1 on the Hot 100, here's how it happened. By E Gadsby September 25, 2017
Original Content Top 15 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples A good sample can keep a head bobbing through the chorus, while a great sample can transcend its former self, rebranding for a new generation. By Christopher Armstrong October 21, 2017
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Jay-Z's Top Tracks Jay-Z turns 43 today and in appreciation of one of the greatest rappers of all time, we take a look at 20 of his best tracks By Dhruva Balram deleted December 04, 2012
Original Content BTS Photos: At The 2012 MTV VMAs Check out some flicks from the MTV VMAs which went down last night. By Rose Lilah September 07, 2012
Sports Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Stage Stirs Storm Of Controversy Over Lil Wayne There's plenty of chatter about Kendrick Lamar headlining Halftime in Nola, sparking fiery debates & speculation about Lil Wayne. By Erika Marie September 11, 2024
Original Content Quando Rondo’s Federal Sentence Follows Years Of Arrests, Shootings, & Legal Issues Savannah's Quando Rondo seems to always be entangled in legal drama, but this time, he finds himself on the receiving end of a lengthy sentence. By Erika Marie December 15, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar Is Hip-Hop's MVP For 2024 Who else but King Kendrick? By Alexander Cole December 23, 2024
Crime Diddy Appears To Assault Cassie In 2016 Footage: What We Know CNN’s newly obtained footage from the Intercontinental Hotel seemingly corroborates Cassie’s claims of assault against Diddy. By Axl Banks May 17, 2024
Music Akademiks Sued For Rape & Defamation: What We Know Akademiks has since denied any wrongdoing, claiming the lawsuit is a "shakedown." By Axl Banks May 14, 2024
Pop Culture Gary Oldman Net Worth 2024: What Is The Acclaimed Actor Worth? Delve into Gary Oldman's illustrious acting career, from his transformative performances in film to his contributions to theatre, exploring his lasting impact on the entertainment industry. By Rain Adams May 13, 2024