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Music J. Cole Provides An Update On The Status Of "It's A Boy" J. Cole recently spoke about his plans for the future of his career during an "AMA" with fans on social media. By Cole Blake February 10, 2026
Music 7 Rappers Who Joined The Military A few notable rappers were once men in uniform. By Demi Phillips November 30, 2023
Numbers NBA YoungBoy Passes J. Cole & Future In Total Platinum & Gold Certifications At only 22-years-old, NBA YoungBoy already has more RIAA certifications than future Hall-of-Fame rappers J. Cole and Future. By Alex Zidel February 09, 2022
Music Mulatto Accused Of Colorism After Calling Brown-Skinned Friend An "Orangutan" She was joking with her best friend, but people took to social media to share that they didn't believe her remarks were funny. By Erika Marie September 16, 2020
Music Eve Delivers A Phenomenal Tiny Desk Performance Eve appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk today as the famous publication pays homage to BET's influence for Black Music Month. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2026
Music Ian Connor Calls Out A$AP Rocky And Claims Playboi Carti Dissed Him Ian Connor is claiming that Playboi Carti's recent song, "Crank," features an indirect diss aimed at ASAP Rocky. By Cole Blake June 10, 2025
Music Sean Paul: 7 Of The Singer's Biggest Hits Did your favorite Sean Paul banger make it on our list? By Wyatt Westlake July 07, 2023
Music Sexyy Red "Heartbroken" As Sex Tape Leaks On Her IG Story, Fans React Sexyy Red made sure everyone knew it wasn't her who uploaded it. By Alexander Cole October 05, 2023
Music 6ix9ine Slams Jim Jones Over Treatment Of Mel Murda After Prison Release Last month, Mel Murda was released from prison after spending six years behind bars, and Jim Jones picked him up at a train station. By Caroline Fisher September 26, 2025
Original Content Chamillionaire Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Megastar Explore Chamillionaire's journey to a healthy net worth in 2024, combining his music career, entrepreneurial ventures, and tech investments. By Jake Skudder January 09, 2024
Music Erykah Badu Responds To Fan Who Says She'd Win Battle Against Lauryn Hill Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill were pitted against each other in a hypothetical Instagram Live Battle, and Ms. Badu let it be known who would take the crown. By Erika Marie April 24, 2020
Music Sexyy Red Allegedly Exposes Athletes & Other Rappers By Leaking Explicit DMs Sexyy Red has been turning up the social media antics in promotion of her new hit single, "Hoochie Coochie." By Cole Blake April 08, 2025