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Music Janelle Monae Takes Down Michael Jackson Parody Video After Fan Backlash Janelle Monae didn't seem to address the backlash to their controversial reenactment directly, but actions speak louder than words. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2024
Music ScHoolboy Q's Canceled Toronto Show Was At Venue Reportedly Ran By Drake & Live Nation According to the HISTORY venue's social media page, Drake's involvement in the locale fuels theories that ScHoolboy Q was sabotaged. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2024
Politics 50 Cent Swaps His Face With Donald Trump’s For Post-Shooting “Many Men” Performance 50 Cent is trending after the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. By Caroline Fisher July 14, 2024
Music Lil Durk Essential Songs Lil Durk's rise in hip hop, from breakout hits to high-profile collaborations, showcases his influence and versatility. By Rain Adams July 10, 2024
Music Videos The Best Moments From Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Music Video A new song snippet, a cameo from Demar Derozan, and more. By Aron A. July 05, 2024
Music Foolio's Alleged IG Hacker Boasts About $250K Promo Earnings After His Death Fans are confused by Foolio's posthumous social media activity. By Caroline Fisher June 30, 2024
Music Pop Smoke's Alleged Killer Cuts Off Ankle Monitor: Watch Pop Smoke's alleged murderer also had his probation officer seek to relocate him due to concerns for his safety amid a lot of backlash. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2024
Music Bianca Censori's Barely There Top Leaves Little To The Imagination As She Hits Paris Without Kanye West Bianca Censori continues to turn heads with her scandalous looks. By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar And Ab-Soul Perform "6:16 In LA" During "Pop Out" Show Dot debuted his Drake diss in style. By Elias Andrews June 19, 2024
Music Playboi Carti Seems To Shoot His Shot With Yung Miami By Posting Her On His IG Story The fact that Playboi Carti almost never posts stuff online makes this shoutout to Yung Miami all the more notable. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 17, 2024
Music Karrueche Tran Co-Signs Chris Brown’s Viral Dance With Kayla Nicole Chris Brown brought Kayla Nicole onstage during his "Breezy Bowl XX" tour stop in Los Angeles, and the performance continues to make waves. By Caroline Fisher September 17, 2025
Music Fans Are Demanding T-Pain Drop The Unreleased “Club Husband” Track He Previewed 3 Years Ago, But Viral Now T-Pain is currently on the TP:20 tour to celebrate his chart-topping legacy, including classics like “Shawty” and “Low.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 14, 2025