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Music Solange, A Tribe Called Quest Announced As Pitchfork Music Festival Headliners LCD Soundsystem will serve as the third headliner of the annual Chicago-based event. By Trevor Smith February 27, 2017
Music Kid Cudi Smokes A Cigarette While Arriving At Court To Testify In Diddy's Trial Kid Cudi will likely be testifying about his relationship with Cassie and Diddy's allegedly furious reaction. By Cole Blake May 22, 2025
Numbers The Fugees Secure A Haul Of Platinum Plaques Fugees secure themselves an impressive haul of platinum plaques, including a seventh certification for "The Score." By Mitch Findlay February 18, 2021
Music Russ Partners With Wonderbrett For CHOMP Cannabis Line Aimed At Musicians He says it was a lengthy process to develop a strain specifically for artists who spend long hours in the studio. By Erika Marie March 29, 2021
Music Missy Elliott Humbly Squashes Reports That She's Receiving VMA’s Video Vanguard Award Missy appreciates the love. By Chantilly Post July 18, 2018
Music Diddy Shares Inspiring Photo Of Capital Prep Elementary School Students Diddy continues to give back to the community. By Mitch Findlay May 28, 2018
Original Content Black Excellence In Hip Hop History: Mics, Movements, & Milestones We're closing out Black History Month 2025 looking back on cultural milestones that broke barriers, redefined culture, & proved Hip Hop's dominance. By Erika Marie February 28, 2025
Music Mustard Details The Moment He Heard Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" For The First Time Mustard is now a part of one of the most iconic diss records of all time. By Zachary Horvath June 26, 2024
Music Drake Teases Extended Snippet Of "Iceman" Song "National Treasure" This track was leaked by crypto streamers in September and as a result, there was doubt that Drake was going to do anything with it. By Zachary Horvath December 22, 2025
Music Who Is Erica Banks? From "Buss It" To "LHHATL" The viral rapper has ventured into reality television to further boost her growing profile. By Demi Phillips September 27, 2023
Music Yung Miami Responds To Diss Track Chicago MC Big Mulla dropped a diss track aimed at the City Girl after she made fun of her looks on Instagram. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Sports Mysonne Claims Kaepernick Disappeared From Protest Movement Before Settlement With NFL Mysonne reflected on the Kaepernick protest, claiming the former NFL star stopped communicating with organizers after settling with the league. By Erika Marie July 23, 2026