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Music Monica Shows Brandy Big Love After "Verzuz" Battle Following a record-breaking Verzuz battle, Monica took a moment to pay homage to Brandy and her catalog. By Mitch Findlay September 02, 2020
Music Kanye West Flexes His Classic Production History Speaking on Nick Cannon's "Cannon's Class," Kanye West briefly puffs his chest out for a major flex about his legendary production. By Mitch Findlay September 02, 2020
Music Jeezy Announces "The Recession 2" On Classic Album's Anniversary On the anniversary of Jeezy's classic album "The Recession," he announced that he is finally releasing the sequel. By Alex Zidel September 02, 2020
Music Doja Cat Details Next Album: "Dancehall... Afrobeat Stuff, Some Funk, House" She said she wants to make sure she has something for everyone and added that the album isn't "perfectly consistent." By Erika Marie September 02, 2020
Pop Culture Mekhi Phifer Talks Starring In Brandy & Monica's "The Boy Is Mine" & Sensing Tension He suggested that because Brandy was an established artist and Monica was on the rise, "there was little stuff there." By Erika Marie September 02, 2020
Music Yung Miami Denies Shading Brandy After "Verzuz" Snafu: "I Was Just Playing" Monica mentioned Yung Miami's name during "Verzuz" and Brandy initially didn't know who she was talking about. By Erika Marie September 01, 2020
Music Akon: Construction On $6 Billion Akon City Will Move Forward Construction begins on the $6 billion project next year. By Noor Lobad September 01, 2020
Music J Dilla "Donuts" Track At Center Of Netflix Copyright Infringement Lawsuit: Report The beloved rapper passed away years ago, but the sample on his song "Workinonit" has caused controversy. By Erika Marie September 01, 2020
Music Kanye West Spent $50 Mil Of Yeezy Marketing Budget On Sunday Service He claimed that Yeezys were selling themselves so he didn't need to take out ads & used the money for Sunday Service. By Erika Marie September 01, 2020
Pop Culture Naya Rivera Fans Upset With Big Sean After Rapper Says "IDFWU" Wasn't A Diss The rapper recently stated that he played the song for his ex and she liked it, but that wasn't what she stated in her book. By Erika Marie September 01, 2020
Music Cardi B Wanted Lizzo To Star In "WAP" Video: "I Had A Whole Vision" The rapper said it was important for her to feature women of various backgrounds and sizes. By Erika Marie September 01, 2020
Music A$AP Bari Confirms A$AP Ferg Is No Longer Part Of A$AP Mob A$AP Bari confirms that A$AP Ferg is no longer a member of the A$AP Mob, as A$AP Illz suggested this week. By Alex Zidel September 01, 2020