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Music Rihanna's Back-Up Dancers Didn't Know She Was Pregnant: Report Rihanna kept baggy clothes on throughout her rehearsals to hide her baby bump from everyone involved in her Super Bowl performance. By Aron A. February 13, 2023
Music Jam Master Jay's Sons Shoot Down Drug Trafficking Narrative Around Father's Murder Jam Master Jay's sons aren't buying the explanation of his death. By Cole Blake March 20, 2024
Music DJ Akademiks Says It Helps Rappers' Careers To Beef With Him DJ Akademiks says he's an easy target for rap beefs. By Cole Blake July 04, 2023
Music Sara Rivers Moves To Appeal Dismissal Of Diddy Sexual Assault Case Earlier this year, Sara Rivers of Da Band sued Diddy, alleging that he sexually assaulted and harassed her. By Caroline Fisher September 16, 2025
Music Fat Joe Recounts A Horrific Story With A Man In A Santa Costume The Terror Squad rapper might never be able to look at Santa Claus the same. By Zachary Horvath September 04, 2023
Music Earl Sweatshirt And The Alchemist's New Album Coming To Streaming With New Tracks Earl and Alc's album is coming to streaming soon. By Lavender Alexandria September 15, 2023
Music NBA YoungBoy Surprises Fans With Generous Gift: Watch Apparently, "the vision" of the young family put NBA YoungBoy in a good mood. By Caroline Fisher December 21, 2023
Sports Wyclef Jean Is Performing At Brittney Griner's Homecoming It will be a huge celebration. By Caroline Fisher May 11, 2023
Music Summer Walker Remixes Her Heart On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update Summer Walker, kwn, Savannah Ré, and Rema filled up our "R&B Season" playlist update this week. Which release was your favorite? By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Desiigner Is Putting Out New Music Glad Desiigner is doing better. By James Jones May 04, 2023
Music Timeline For Closing Arguments Revealed As Diddy Trial Nears Its End Diddy's federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial is finally nearing its end after nearly two months. By Caroline Fisher June 26, 2025
Music The Best Bars From Big Sean's "Whole Time" Freestyle Big Sean is back, much to the delight of fans. By Demi Phillips March 25, 2024