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Numbers Jay-Z's "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" Certified 2x Platinum 18 years after its release, Jay-Z's “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” is officially certified two-times platinum. By Joshua Robinson June 03, 2021
Music Earl Sweatshirt Drops Short Experimental Film: "Nowhere, Nobody" Earl Sweatshirt tried his hand at experimental film. By Devin Ch January 30, 2019
Music BBC Announces Upcoming Michael Jackson Documentary It's the year to make a Michael Jackson documentary, apparently. By Mitch Findlay February 27, 2019
Music Dame Dash Faces Another Massive Lawsuit From Photographer Dame Dash is in more legal trouble. By Cole Blake February 25, 2024
Pop Culture Drake Interupts BenDaDonnn's Dinner Date In A Hilarious Skit Drake is "that one lit homie you don't want anywhere near the girl you're talking to," according to BenDaDonnn. By Aron A. August 08, 2023
Music 2Pac‘s Former Manager Praises Docuseries, "Dear Mama" 2Pac‘s former manager says that the upcoming docuseries, "Dear Mama," is "incredible." By Cole Blake April 01, 2023
Music Joe Budden Thinks Kanye West Fumbled On "Vultures" Despite Other Praises On the latest episode of "The Joe Budden Podcast," he shared his thoughts on the album's overall quality... excluding Ye. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2024
Music Rob49: Crafting A New Rap Legacy The New Orleans export keeps rising despite the odds. By Demi Phillips June 28, 2023
Pop Culture A$AP Rocky Leaves L.A. Courthouse After Pleading Not Guilty To Hollywood Shooting The New York rapper is also being sued by the victim, friend and affiliate A$AP Relli. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 17, 2022
Music Joey Bada$$ Is Releasing His Remix Of Prince's "When Doves Cry" This Friday Joey Bada$$ is giving the fans what they want. By Aron A. January 31, 2018
Music Drake Gifts TikTok Family An Escalade And A "Janice STFU" Sing-Along Session Drake fans NYFlavaaa and his children got a special surprise from The Boy when he pulled up to give them an unforgettable memory. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 21, 2026
Music Snoop Dogg Files Trademark For His Own Hot Dog Brand "Snoop Doggs" Snoop Dogg is trying to secure the rights for "Snoop Doggs" hot dog brand. By Aron A. January 11, 2022