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Pop Culture "X Factor" Star Misha B Accuses Show Of Racism, Tulisa Denies Allegations Misha B was featured on "The X Factor" back in 2011 and recently came forward to accuse the production of racism. By Erika Marie June 16, 2020
Music Jada Pinkett Smith Honors Tupac With Heartwarming Birthday Post Jada Pinkett Smith paid tribute to her late childhood friend Tupac Shakur on his birthday with a lengthy social media post. By Erika Marie June 16, 2020
Music Royce Da 5'9" Calls Out Terry Crews & Charles Barkley Over "Destructive" Comments" Royce Da 5'9" calls the comments made by Charles Barkley, Candace Owens, and Terry Crews "destructive." By Aron A. June 16, 2020
Music Pop Smoke's Estate Inks Worldwide Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music The estate of Pop Smoke plans on using these resources with their newly inked deal with Warner Chappell Music to preserve the late rapper's legacy. By Aron A. June 16, 2020
Politics Pharrell & Virginia Gov. Call To Make Juneteenth A State Holiday Pharrell Williams helps ring in the news that Juneteenth will be officially recognized as a Virginia state holiday. By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020
Music Boosie Badazz Praises 2Pac Shakur As The GOAT Boosie Badazz takes to Instagram to celebrate the late, great 2Pac Shakur on his 49th birthday. By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020
Music Cardi B Announces New Music Soon Cardi B tells fans that she will release some new music soon, noting that it will be worth the wait. By Alex Zidel June 16, 2020
Music Akon Reveals $6 Billion Contract To Build City In Senegal Akon's made official advancements in building a city in Senegal. By Aron A. June 16, 2020
Music Swae Lee Readies New Single "Reality Check" Swae Lee is getting ready to deliver his first single in months, revealing the release date for "Reality Check." By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020
Music Steve Lacy Nearly Dies After Being Hit By A Drunk Driver Steve Lacy, guitarist in The Internet, was struck head-on by a drunk driver who sped away after the accident. By Alex Zidel June 16, 2020
Music Tee Grizzley's "The Smartest" Features Big Sean, Lil Baby & More Check out the tracklist for Tee Grizzley's upcoming album "The Smartest," featuring Big Sean, Lil Baby, Meek Mill, and more. By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020
Original Content The LOX Endure: A Conversation With One Of Rap's Legendary Groups The LOX are enjoying their legendary run as one of the greatest rap groups of all time, and we spoke to Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch about their journey through the rap game, Ruff Ryders reminiscing, and more. By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020