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Music Kendrick Lamar Wins BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter Of The Year The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI. By Erika Marie August 31, 2026
Music Drake, Lil Yachty, & More Highlight New "Fire Emoji" Update The newest update to the "Fire Emoji" playlist features Drake, Lil Yachty, and more. By Cole Blake April 08, 2023
Music Kid Cudi Hints At Releasing A Jay-Z Assisted Remix Of "Wild'n Cuz I'm Young" During an impromptu Twitter Q&A, Cudi reveals he has a "f*ckin epic" remix of his "Wild'n Cuz I'm Young" with a Jay-Z verse. By hnhh June 05, 2019
Music Diddy Suffers Legal Loss In Disturbing Jonathan Hay Assault Lawsuit Jonathan Hay's sexual assault lawsuit also named Biggie's son, CJ Wallace, whose arguments were shut down by a judge last month. By Zachary Horvath March 13, 2026
Music NLE Choppa Makes A Surprise Appearance On Rick Ross' Ex Cristina Mackey's IG Live Fans had to do a double take, and the gossip ensued. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2024
Music Diplo Reveals Next Major Lazer Album May Be Their Last Diplo took a moment to speak to Complex about the group's future. By hnhh September 26, 2018
Music Prince's Estate To Reissue Multiple Albums On Vinyl Prince's estate is reissuing a number of the late singer's records from the early 2000s that are set to be released on vinyl in April. By Cole Blake February 23, 2020
Music Kanye West Reveals Why He Can't Be Anti-Semitic And Why He Can't Be Canceled Kanye never shies away from the spotlight. By Alexander Cole February 13, 2024
Music Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa Preview New Heartfelt Track Chano & Vic cookin in new preview. By Bryson "Boom" Paul January 05, 2025
Politics MAGA Rapper Playboy The Beast Sues U.S. Government By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Big Boi Talks Electrifying New Papa Johns Commercial & Longevity In Hip-Hop 30 years after the release of "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," Big Boi remains committed to pushing the boundaries through his musical ventures, whether in his solo discography or dishing out delicious bars for Papa Johns new campaign, "Better Get You Some." By Aron A. April 08, 2024
Music Justin Timberlake, SZA, Anderson .Paak Join "Trolls: World Tour" Soundtrack The "Trolls World Tour" soundtrack will feature appearances from Justin Timberlake, SZA, Anderson .Paak, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, HAIM and a loaded list of others. By Keenan Higgins February 26, 2020