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Music Lizzo Wants AAVE To Be "Reserved For The People Who Created It" Lizzo thinks we should "bring back gatekeeping." By Caroline Fisher March 07, 2024
Pop Culture Man Scales Radio Tower With "Free Billie Eilish" Banner A man scaled a radio tower in Hollywood to promote conspiracy theories surrounding Billie Eilish. By Ben Mock April 26, 2023
Music Yung Filly Hit With Sexual Assault Charges Over Alleged Incident In Australia The UK rapper and YouTuber was bailed out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 10, 2024
Music Nicki Minaj Labels “Pink Friday 2” One Of The “Greatest Albums Of All Time” Nicki Minaj has high expectations for her new album. By Cole Blake November 27, 2023
Music J Cole Offers Advice To Young Rapper Paris Bryant J. Cole reached out to an up and coming MC to give advice. By Lavender Alexandria July 18, 2023
Music Trey Songz Slams The Media Over “Clickbait” After Allegedly Assaulting Photographer Photographer Isaa Mansoor allegedly had to be hospitalized following his run-in with Trey Songz earlier this week. By Caroline Fisher July 15, 2025
Music Dee-1 Doesn’t Consider N.W.A. “Legends,” Cites “Glorification Of Violence,” “Disrespect Of Women” Dee-1 has another hot-take on hip-hop. By Cole Blake January 17, 2024
Music Killer Mike Shares Jay-Z's Reaction To His Grammy Wins & Arrest Apparently, Hov actualy planned to celebrate with the Atlanta legend at the ceremony after his sweep, but a security guard had other plans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2024
Music T.I. Pleads Not Guilty In Neighborhood Security Assault Case: Report T.I. believes he could beat the case if the jury hears out his side of the story. By Aron A. August 27, 2018
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: The Weeknd Dominates For Second Straight Week This week's TIDAL Wave playlist includes picks from The Weeknd, 42 Dugg, Joyner Lucas, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Conway, and more. By Alex Zidel April 02, 2020
Music Barack Obama Letter To B.B. King Hits Auction Block For $17,500 Barack Obama wrote music icon B.B. King a letter just a month before he died sending his "warmest wishes during this trying time." By Erika Marie March 24, 2020
Music Timbaland Unveils Title For Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado Track The track is scheduled to be released on September 1. By Alexis Oatman August 29, 2023