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Tech Kanye West Launches Donda Stem Player That Allows Users To "Customize Any Song" Kanye West launches a $200 stem player ahead of the release of "DONDA" this week. By Joshua Robinson August 25, 2021 872 Views
TV The Weekend Discusses Upcoming Album & New HBO Cult Drama "I had no idea that it was even possible to get nominated for an Emmy for the Super Bowl." By Kyesha Jennings August 25, 2021 3.0K Views
Music Isaiah Rashad Explains Why People Thought He "Dissed" Kendrick Lamar Isaiah Rashad hits The Breakfast Club to promote "The House Is Burning," clarifying that no, he did not diss Kendrick Lamar. By Mitch Findlay August 25, 2021 6.8K Views
Music Playboi Carti Affiliate R5 Homixide Dead At 22 Atlanta rapper R5 Homixide, born Rashad Dowdy, has reportedly died at 22 years old. By Joshua Robinson August 25, 2021 6.5K Views
Numbers Here Are 2021's Best-Performing Rap Albums A new report has revealed the top 50 highest performing hip-hop albums of the year, including Pop Smoke, J. Cole, Lil Baby, and Jack Harlow. By Mitch Findlay August 25, 2021 5.8K Views
Music Kendrick Lamar Says He's "Smoking On Your Top 5" In Promising Baby Keem Snippet Kendrick Lamar's confidence is on another level in Baby Keem's "Family Ties" snippet. By Alex Zidel August 25, 2021 57.2K Views
Music Nirvana Sued For Sexually Exploiting Naked Baby On 1991 "Nevermind" Cover: Report Spencer Elden claims he's the baby in the album's artwork and accuses the group of peddling child pornography. By Erika Marie August 25, 2021 5.6K Views
Music Carl Crawford Is Unfazed By Megan Thee Stallion's Court Victory Attempts to thwart Megan's release with BTS this week were denied by a judge. By Erika Marie August 24, 2021 6.5K Views
Music Chloe Bailey Will Make Solo Debut On MTV VMA's Stage With "Have Mercy" The singer has teased her upcoming single and will take to the stage to deliver a live performance sans her sister, Halle Bailey. By Erika Marie August 24, 2021 3.6K Views
Music Aaliyah Biography Author Denies Claims She Promoted Book At Singer's Gravesite Aaliyah's mother, Diane Haughton, publicly accused someone of promoting Kathy Iandoli's book at the singer's resting place. By Erika Marie August 24, 2021 2.0K Views
Music Doja Cat Chats With Missy Elliott For "Interview," Disapproves Of Photo Used In Feature The "Planet Her" artist loved the feature but lamented over one picture that she is sure will turn her into a meme. By Erika Marie August 24, 2021 15.9K Views
Music Kanye West Won't Require Vaccines For Chicago Event & People Are Angry The Chicago Park District spokeswoman said that safety protocols will be fully enforced as guests don't need vaccines or negative COVID tests for entry. By Erika Marie August 24, 2021 3.5K Views