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Music Taxstone Hit With Contraband Charges At Brooklyn Prison Where Diddy Is Awaiting Trial Taxstone recently received a new sentence over the Troy Ave shooting case, whereas Diddy was just hit with a new indictment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 07, 2025
Music Jay-Z’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Tony Buzbee To Go To Trial As Judge Questions Attorney’s Social Media Activity Recently, Judge Mark H. Epstein ruled that Jay-Z's defamation lawsuit against Buzbee has enough merit to go to trial. By Caroline Fisher February 26, 2025
Music J. Cole, 21 Savage, Drake, & More Nominated At iHeartRadio Music Awards The full list of nominees for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards is here. By Cole Blake January 20, 2024
Music N.O.R.E. Reveals He Almost Had Cam’Ron Host Drink Champs N.O.R.E.'s Drink Champs is one of the most popular podcast ms in hip hop. Previous guests include Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Mario. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 07, 2025
Music Tinashe Sets The Vibe Right On Our Latest "R&B Season" Playlist Update Her new album "BB/ANG3L" is a soulful standout of the year; what was your favorite release this week? By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 10, 2023
Music Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank Set The Past Aside To Bring TGT Back The supergroup formed in 2007, put out only one album in 2013, and now seem to be entering a renaissance together. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 21, 2023
Music 21 Savage To Headline Free Concert At Genius' Brooklyn Headquarters free > not free By Noah C August 19, 2019
Music Young Thug Desperate To Change Name Because Of Jeffrey Epstein Young Thug, born Jeffery Lamar Williams II, wants to have nothing in common with the late convicted child sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein. By Zachary Horvath April 30, 2026
Original Content Swizz Beatz Songs: His Party-Starting Productions Swizz Beatz has a bunch of party bangers! Which one is your favorite? By Brandon Simmons April 24, 2023
Original Content Charlie Heat Continues To Elevate: On Executive Producing Bryson Tiller's Album, Working With Ye & Why Nick Cannon Is A Legend Fresh off of the release of Bryson Tiller's latest album, which he executive produced, Charlie Heat shares gems for up-and-coming producers, discusses his approach to production and the rise of Jersey Club. By Aron A. June 17, 2024
Music Who Is Nazanin Mandi? Miguel's Model Ex Post-divorce, the model and actress has some new opportunities ahead. By Demi Phillips March 27, 2024
Sports LeBron James Seen Vibing At Brent Faiyaz Concert LeBron was letting loose in the Great White North By Ben Mock August 04, 2023