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Original Content Who Is Lil Wayne's Artist Allan Cubas? Lil Wayne abruptly stopped his show on Saturday night, becoming frustrated in the crowds' lack of interest in Allan Cubas. By Caleb Hardy May 16, 2023
Original Content 7 Rappers Who Have Won Posthumous Awards: Pop Smoke, Tupac & More Death and hip-hop are far too close to each other. Here is a list of 7 rappers who posthumously received awards. By Mike Fugere May 16, 2023
Music Slowthai Facing Two Rape Charges The British rapper appeared in court on Tuesday. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2023
Pop Culture Beyoncé's Fans Go Wild Over Her Long-Time Security Guard, Julius, She Reacts: Watch Sorry Bey, your Hive belongs to Julius now. By Hayley Hynes May 16, 2023
Original Content Cam'ron's "Come Home With Me" Turns 21 One of the most monumental hip hop albums of the 2000s, Cam'ron's "Come Home With Me" turns 21. By Wyatt Westlake May 16, 2023
Music Latto Hits 1 Billion Streams On Spotify The artist has beat her personal record. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2023
Music Post Malone Announces "If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying" North American Tour Post Malone will be embarking on a 24-date North American tour this year. By Cole Blake May 16, 2023
Music "TMZ NO BS: DMX" Tubi Documentary Explores Rapper's Highs & Lows In New Trailer The "TMZ"-produced project will premiere on Tubi later this week. By Hayley Hynes May 16, 2023
Music Missy Elliott Honored By National Museum Of African American Music She will be honored at an event in June. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2023
Music 50 Cent Wanted Chingy As The Head Of G-Unit South: Report Chingy recalls nearly becoming the president of G-Unit South. By Aron A. May 16, 2023
Pop Culture The Weeknd On "Blinding Lights": "I Thought It Was Gonna Be A Flop" Despite Abel Tesfaye's fears, the second single from his "After Hours" album is now certified diamond by the RIAA. By Hayley Hynes May 16, 2023
Music Usher Confirms There Will Not Be A "Confessions" Sequel He has set the record straight. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2023