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Pop Culture Matty Healy Allegedly Threatens To Slap Azealia Banks Amid Heated Twitter Feud Matty Healy has already walked back the post. By Cole Blake December 04, 2024
Music Chance The Rapper Emphasizes The Importance Of Star Line's “Tree” After Delta State University Student’s Hanging Death Chance The Rapper’s new album addresses the current social climate in tracks such as “Tree,” “The Negro Problem,” and “Letters.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 18, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Recalls Heartbreaking Moment She Took Mother Off Life Support Megan Thee Stallion gets vulnerable in her new documentary, "In Her Words." By Caroline Fisher November 02, 2024
Music Cassie Blasted By Former Diddy Escort Clayton Howard Howard has sued Cassie and Diddy, alleging she gave him an STD. He released a video calling out the singer. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
Music The Notorious B.I.G.'s Debut Single "Party & Bullsh*t" Turns 30 Since it came out 30 years ago, “Party and Bullsh*t” has remained a classic hit and is enjoyed by rap fans today. By Wyatt Westlake July 03, 2023
Music Diddy Prosecutors Explain How Jury Can Convict Him Of Racketeering The prosecutors in Diddy's trial are presenting their closing argument today, and it's the defense's turn tomorrow. By Caroline Fisher June 26, 2025
Music Young Dolph's Convicted Killer Seeks New Trial Over "Insufficient" Evidence Justin Johnson wants another shot. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2024
Music Playboi Carti Holds Onto Billboard No. 1 Spot With Second Week Sales Projections For "MUSIC" If Playboi Carti wasn't just trolling, then he might reward fans with even more new music very soon to celebrate this success. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2025
Original Content The Discovery Channel Playlist Episode 5: User Submissions A new edition of our Soundcloud playlist, "The Discovery Channel," has arrived. By Rose Lilah April 01, 2020
Music Nicki Minaj Announces New Single "Red Ruby Da Sleeze" Nicki Minaj samples Lumidee's iconic 2003 hit "Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)" for her upcoming single. By Aron A. February 23, 2023
Music Jermaine Dupri Credits Wu-Tang Clan Influencing The Producer & Mariah Carey's R&B Sound Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey have created a history of classics that include "We Belong Together" and "Shake It Off." By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 13, 2025
Music Eminem Gets Response From "Real Housewives" Stars Over Copyright Deposition Request Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon's legal team finds it odd that the rapper filed a suit and doesn't want to talk about the issue. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 30, 2023