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Music LL Cool J Essential Songs LL Cool J's influence in hip-hop are showcased through iconic hits spanning from his debut to modern classics. By Rain Adams July 15, 2024
Music J. Cole Makes Fans’ Day With A FaceTime Call One J. Cole fan recently ran into the rapper at a Nike Store in Nashville, and decided to surprise his group chat. By Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026
Music Akon Wants To Fight Someone In A Celebrity Boxing Match The news comes after Akon shut down rumors about his "Akon City" project getting scrapped by the Senegalese government. By Cole Blake July 24, 2025
Music Doja Cat Hints At New Music In Cryptic Video Doja Cat secretly discusses the next album. By Bryson "Boom" Paul November 30, 2024
Pop Culture Lollapalooza 2024 Lineup: Tyler The Creator, Future, Metro Boomin, SZA, And More To Take Over Chicago Presale for the annual festival begins on Thursday (March 21) at 10AM CT; prices will increase at 12PM for public on-sale. By Hayley Hynes March 19, 2024
Music Lil Yachty Reveals He Has New Music On The Way Lil Yachty hinted at upcoming music on Instagram. By Caroline Fisher August 09, 2023
Music Maroon 5 Announces Las Vegas Residency Amid Adam Levine's Cheating Scandal Maroon 5 have announced a residency in Las Vegas following Adam Levine's recent cheating scandal. By Cole Blake September 27, 2022
Music Toure Blames Rappers' Support For Donald Trump On Younger Generation's Lack Of "Political Spine" Toure wants to understand why hip-hop artists support Donald Trump. By Cole Blake March 06, 2024
Music Cardi B Hints At Dropping New Music Before The End Of The Year: "I Feel Like I Gotta Talk My S*** A Little Bit" Some are saying she is doing this to compete with Nicki Minaj. By Zachary Horvath November 13, 2023
Music Jamie Foxx Spits New Freestyle While Recovering From Health Scare A new video of Jamie Foxx freestyling updates fans on his health once again. By Lavender Alexandria July 26, 2023
Music Jermaine Dupri Doubles Down On 106 & Park Statement The exec says he was the one to give his protege the nickname “Mr. 106 & Park.” By Kairi Coe February 23, 2023
Music 2024 Grammy Nominees: SZA, Lana Del Rey, & Taylor Swift Lead The Way For Album Of The Year Album Of The Year is stacked again. By Alexander Cole November 10, 2023