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Music Rick Ross Reveals His First Rap Name In The 4th Grade His nickname derived from a famous 1980s film, and you'll never guess which one. By Erika Marie January 31, 2023
Music Jay-Z & Beyonce Honor Aretha Franklin During "On The Run II" Detroit Concert The Carters honor the soul diva during their tour. By Zaynab August 14, 2018
Music Beyoncé Kicks Off Her "Renaissance" Tour: Watch The legendary Queen B returns to the stage in fighting form. By Noah Grant May 10, 2023
Music Rihanna’s 7-Month-Old Daughter Rocki Graces First Magazine Cover Rihanna and her third child, Rocki Irish, are on the cover of the "W- Magazine" 2026 Pop Issue just months after her birth. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music HNHH TIDAL WAVE Playlist: ScHoolboy Q & Rico Nasty Go Hard "Game Of Thrones," buxom bangers, and "CrasH Talk," make up the center of this week's staff selection. By Mitch Findlay May 01, 2019
Streetwear Chloe X Halle Rock Elegant Dresses For The VMAs The sisters always know how to dress for the occasion. By Zachary Horvath September 13, 2023
Music 2 Chainz Looks Back On Dealing Drugs For His Mother As A Young Boy 2 Chainz spoke on his upbringing and his familial relationships during his recent conversation with Shannon Sharpe on "Club Shay Shay." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2025
Music 50 Cent Clowns Keefe D For Claiming Diddy Didn't Murder Tupac 50 Cent wants to make a bet that Duane "Keefe D" Davis will get a 20-year prison sentence for the murder of Tupac. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026
Music Pharoahe Monch's "Internal Affairs" To Finally Hit Streaming Services So much more than "Simon Says." By Mitch Findlay October 01, 2019
Music Trap Lore Ross Accuses Brian Steel Of Lying In Lil Durk Trial Additionally, a dispute over Lil Durk trial coverage escalated after Trap Lore Ross says members of Durk’s team confronted him outside court. By Erika Marie August 26, 2026
Music Gordo Discusses Drake's Process: "He’s A Mad Man" Gordo detailed Drake's recording process following the release of "For All The Dogs." By Cole Blake October 08, 2023
Music A$AP Rocky Announces String Of European Tour Dates A$AP Rocky is heading overseas. By Mitch Findlay March 11, 2019