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Music Joey Bada$$ Gifts Fan Platinum Plaque After Going Through "Devastating Times" Joey Bada$$ gives one of his fans a platinum plaque for "Devastated." By Alex Zidel April 20, 2018
Music J. Cole Surprises Fans At Fayetteville Listening Event For "The Fall-Off" J. Cole pays tribute to his hometown of Fayetteville consistently on "The Fall-Off," so to see him in the flesh there is even more special. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026
Music Kanye West Teases "Alive" Music Video As Feud With Playboi Carti Heats Up Kanye West and Playboi Carti have been beefing on social media for several months at this point. By Cole Blake May 25, 2025
Original Content Who Is Slick Rick? Get To Know Hip Hop's Greatest Storyteller Learn about Slick Rick, Hip Hop's master raconteur! Read about his career, marvel at his cultural sway, & celebrate his legacy. By Erika Marie May 27, 2023
Music Rob Markman Is In Full Rapper Mode On "If You Don't You'll Regret It" Rob Markman's rap career continues. By Joshua Robinson February 01, 2021
Music Robbie Pardlo, City High Co-Founder and R&B Vocalist, Dead at 46 City High, including Robbie Pardlo, Ryan Toby, and Claudette Ortiz, were the first new acts by Wyclef Jean in 2001. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 19, 2025
Relationships Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Officially Welcome Their 3rd Child Together Rihanna and A$AP Rocky already share two sons, RZA and Riot, and have now welcomed a daughter named Rocki Irish. By Cole Blake September 24, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Fires Back After Users Throw Shade Over Barbie-Inspired Wig Fans were quick to call out Nicki's wig. By Caroline Fisher July 13, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj & Cardi B Didn't Make The Cut For GloRilla's "F.N.F." Remix, Producer Says According to the viral hit's producer, Hitkidd, Megan Thee Stallion was also slated to make an appearance on a new rendition of it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 04, 2023
Music Lizzo's Lawsuit Response Rejected As "Dismissive" By Former Dancers Lizzo doesn't appear to have done herself any favors. By Lavender Alexandria August 03, 2023
Music Diddy’s Prison Release Date Ignites Controversy As Mogul Prepares Appeal This month, Diddy was sentenced to 50 months behind bars for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. By Caroline Fisher October 28, 2025
Pop Culture Will.I.Am. Wants To Protect His "Face Math" From A.I. The producer warned of the dangers of A.I. By Noah Grant May 06, 2023