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Music Maino Surprised By Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit After He Thought Podcaster Was Gay Maino found success in rap after prison with "Hi Hater." He is also known for his previous relationship with Lil Kim. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 03, 2025
Music Killer Mike, 21 Savage, Meek Mill, & More Unite To Help Get Rapper Released From Prison The young rapper was just a teen when officials said his rap lyrics were threats against police. By Erika Marie March 07, 2019
Music DJ Khaled Announces "Bad Boys For Life" Soundtrack With Meek Mill, Quavo, & More DJ Khaled is releasing the soundtrack to Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's film on his We The Best label. By Alex Zidel January 08, 2020
Music Lil Wayne's Young Money Elevates Karen Civil To General Manager & EVP Karen Civil will serve as the general manager and executive vice president of Young Money. By Aron A. August 29, 2022
Original Content 50 Cent's Targets Of The Week: The Long Kiss Goodnight Former friends, former foes, and even Fortune 500 companies aren’t safe from Fofty or 50. By Aron A. July 27, 2019
Music Schoolboy Q Spotted Back In The Studio; Trying To Get Fans "Hyped" For His Album Schoolboy Q is trying to hype up his upcoming album. By Kevin Goddard August 28, 2018
Music Ab-Soul Announces New Album Coming 2020 At Day N Vegas Festival The wait is almost over. By Noah C November 05, 2019
Pop Culture Nivea Admits That R. Kelly Flirted With Her When She Was Younger During an interview with Angela Yee's "Lip Service," Nivea says that R. Kelly used to try and talk to her when she was younger. By Joshua Robinson June 17, 2021
Music Thundercat Weighs In On Goldlink's Inflammatory Mac Miller Post Thundercat comes to the defense of his close friend. By Noah C November 27, 2019
Music Steve Lacy's Coronavirus Comment Sparks Outrage Over Racist Implications Steve calls for a Coronavirus vaccine in Asia and upsets fans. By Lynn S. February 05, 2020
Music Boosie Badazz Rants Against Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show As a proud Louisiana native, Boosie Badazz thinks that there are many other hip-hop artists in the region who should've been chosen. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 09, 2024
Music Kelsey Harris' Texts About Tory Lanez Allegedly "Dragging" Her Admitted In Trial: Report She texted Megan to ask if she should go to urgent care because Tory dragged her by her hair. Kelsey now says she doesn't remember the texts. By Erika Marie December 15, 2022