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Tech Ice-T Says He Could "Act Forever" With A.I. Technology Ice-T isn't too worried about A.I. technology. By Cole Blake December 16, 2023
Music Mariah The Scientist & Kali Uchis Dazzle On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update Mariah The Scientist and Kali Uchis got support from Kehlani, Aaliyah, and Tank on our latest "R&B Season" update. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 03, 2025
Music Yvngxchris Explains XXXTentacion Tribute Track "Serenity (Letter To X)" Yvngxchris reflected on the impact XXXTentacion had on him in honor of the late rapper's birthday. By Cole Blake January 23, 2023
Music Lauryn Hill Announces 25th Anniversary Tour For “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” Lauryn Hill will be hitting the road this fall. By Cole Blake August 22, 2023
Music Tasha K Trolls Soulja Boy Amid His Defamation Lawsuit Against Her Tasha K has no intention of changing any of her plans for Soulja Boy, who claims that she purposefully spread lies about his sex life. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 19, 2024
Music Drake Performs During Bun B's RodeoHouston Set: Watch Bun B brought out tons of stars for his RodeoHouston set. By Cole Blake March 13, 2024
Music Lil Tjay Shares Throwback Pic With Pharrell Lil Tjay treated fans to a picture with Pharrell from last year. By Lavender Alexandria July 03, 2023
Music Ice Spice Will Have Role In Forthcoming "SpongeBob" Film Ice Spice has shown her affinity for the "SpongeBob" franchise on numerous occasions, so this has to be a full-circle moment for her. By Zachary Horvath June 10, 2025
Music Azealia Banks Accuses Megan The Stallion Of Making "Terrible Music" That's A "Sh*t Stain" On JAY-Z's Reputation Azealia Banks didn't hold anything back. By Cole Blake November 10, 2024
Music Nicki Minaj’s Ex-Manager Alleges Discovery Abuse In Assault Case Last January, Nicki Minaj's former manager sued her for allegedly hitting him in the face during her "Pink Friday 2" tour. By Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026
Music Stormzy's PSA On Importance Of Voting Causes Spike In U.K. Voter Registration Stormzy's got influence. By Chantilly Post November 28, 2019
Politics Jesse Jackson Never Underestimated Hip-Hop’s Power As long as hip-hop continues to articulate the frustrations and hopes of marginalized communities, it will carry echoes of Jesse Jackson’s voice. By Aron A. February 24, 2026