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Music South Korean Air Force Soldier Accused Of Blatant Cultural Appropriation Following "Not Like Us" Performance Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and "tv off" were covered in South Korea recently, and this has not gone over well state side. By Alexander Cole September 02, 2026
Music 50 Cent Argues Shaniqua Tompkins Is Using Their Legal Dispute To Embarrass Him 50 Cent and G-Unit Books previously accused Shaniqua Tompkins of breaching their life-rights agreement in 2025. By Cole Blake March 30, 2026
Music Fat Joe Explains How He Got His Nickname "Joey Crack" It's not what you expect. By Tallie Spencer November 28, 2023
Music Jermaine Dupri Clowns 'Secretive' Artists For Ruining Their Career Momentum The producer has some advice. By Elias Andrews October 22, 2024
Music THEMXXNLIGHT Croons Over A Sledgren Beat Once Again On "Ride" Singing twin duo THEMXXNLIGHT just dropped their new EP titled "Double Trouble," including the standout single "Ride" that features a catchy beat and smooth vocals to match. By Keenan Higgins March 09, 2020
TV Migos & Ed Sheeran Announced As First Guests For TRL Reboot An unlikely duo is about to take place for the highly anticipated reboot of MTV’s Total Request Live. By Chantilly Post September 25, 2017
Music Young Thug Teases Big Plans For Today As Snitching Scandal Continues Young Thug is still working on his fourth studio album, "UY Scuti," which will mark his first project since getting out of jail. By Cole Blake September 02, 2025
Music SZA On Track For Chart-Topping Return With "Lana" Following Strong First Week Figures Another moment for SZA. By Zachary Horvath December 28, 2024
Music Janelle Monae Shows Off Dance Moves At Magic City Strip Club One thing is certain: Janelle Monae is going to do what she wants. By Tallie Spencer October 09, 2023
Music Valee Teases New Project Dropping At Midnight On Instagram Valee hints that his new project may be dropping at midnight and shares a snippet on Instagram. By Cole Blake March 21, 2020
Music Morray Talks Following J. Cole's Footsteps & Putting On For Fayetteville In Apple "Up Next" Interview The rising North Carolina artist details his rise, his inspirations, and his journey on honing in his unique sound. By Erika Marie April 28, 2021
Music DJ Akademiks Clarifies The Truth About Future & Travis Scott Attending Drake's Birthday Party It was previously reported that Future and Travis Scott were at Drake's birthday, but DJ Akademiks has another story. By Alexander Cole October 27, 2026