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Music Lil Nas X Responds To Dr. Boyce Watkins' Homophobic "INDUSTRY BABY" Comments Lil Nas X had the perfect response to Dr. Boyce Watkins' homophobic criticism of his new music video. By Alex Zidel July 26, 2021
Music Syl Johnson, Legendary Soul Singer Frequently Sampled In Hip-Hop, Dies at 85 Syl Johnson has died at the age of 85. By Cole Blake February 06, 2022
Streetwear Cardi B & Kanye West To Film A Music Video At Miami's Balenciaga Store: Report The famous duo are said to be filming something in the Design District shop next week. By Hayley Hynes January 08, 2022
Pop Culture Issa Rae Jokes That She Doesn't Listen To Meek Mill Because Of Drake Beef Meek and Drake are in a great place and put their past behind them, but Issa joked that she doesn't like it when people go after the OVO icon. By Erika Marie November 09, 2021
Music Kodak Black's Artist WizDaWizard Reportedly Shot & Killed Sniper Gang affiliate WizDaWizard was reportedly shot and killed. By Alex Zidel September 17, 2021
Music Travis Scott Previews New Song & Music Video: Watch Travis Scott's "UTOPIA" is on the horizon. By Alexander Cole July 24, 2021
Music Swizz Beatz Is Frustrated With "Verzuz" Artists Charging "5x" More Than "Non Black Shows" Swizz also complained about artists performing late and arriving drunk. Bizzy Bone says Swizz isn't talking about his group. By Erika Marie December 03, 2021
TV Chloe Bailey Takes Impressive Nina Simone Cover To GMA Chloe Bailey stunned fans with her version of "Feeling Good." By Taya Coates June 21, 2021
Music J. Cole Toys With Touring "The Off-Season" J. Cole appears ready and willing to embark upon a headlining tour for "The Off-Season," taking to IG to gauge interest. By Mitch Findlay June 21, 2021
Music Young Dolph's Partner Shares Heartbreaking Video Tribute The video shows Young Dolph spending quality time with his partner, Mia Jaye, and their two children. By Alex Zidel December 02, 2021
Music Royce Da 5'9" Celebrates Eight Years Of Sobriety With A Sensational Tiny Desk Concert Royce Da 5'9" is the star of the latest NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. By Joshua Robinson September 10, 2021
Music Fake Chief Keef & Lil Durk Verzuz Flyer Prompts Intense Twitter Debate Fans argue about who would win a hypothetical Verzuz battle between the iconic Chicago artists. By Joshua Robinson August 12, 2021