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Music Kanye West Collaborator Tobias Smith Suddenly Passes Away At 43 Tobias Smith had an accomplished music career quietly behind the scenes, racking up Grammy wins and sharing his talents with AEW. By Zachary Horvath January 30, 2026
Music LSU Dance Team Goes Viral For Electric Kendrick Lamar-Inspired Routine LSU's Tiger Girls scored second place at a national competition thanks to their hip-hop routine set to a medley of Kendrick Lamar's hits. By Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026
Music Who Is Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto? The Religious Leader Who Met With Ye & Young Thug A rabbi who reportedly got a 6-figure check from Lebron to sit down in meetings, offered forgiveness to Kanye, and met with Young Thug has been a spiritual leader for some of the wealthiest. By Aron A. November 18, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Wishes Death On Rory While Crashing Out On Him & Mal Amid Rory's alleged racist old tweets controversy, DJ Akademiks posted pictures of him in public with his child. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 16, 2025
Music Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR Reportedly Make Grammys 2026 Submissions Drake has a rocky history with awards and two-way respect concerning the Grammys... But you miss all the shots you don't take. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025
Music Cardi B Weighs In On The Sudden Death Of Ashlee Jenae Ashlee Jenae was found unresponsive during a trip to Tanzania with her fiancé, Joe McCann, earlier this month. By Cole Blake April 14, 2026
Music Yelawolf Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? Discover the 2024 net worth of Yelawolf and his journey from Alabama to hip-hop success. By Axl Banks February 29, 2024
Music Quando Rondo Taunts Lil Durk Over "Nerd" Diss To Lul Tim Quando's response might not sit well with people cognizant of the pain that rap beef of this nature causes on (and from) both sides. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 28, 2023
Music Rappers Like Central Cee: Digga D, Unknown T, Ivorian Doll & More Explore the UK Drill scene beyond Central Cee. Discover artists like Digga D, Unknown T, Ivorian Doll, & Pa Salieu shaping the genre. By Jake Skudder June 22, 2023
Pop Culture The Weeknd Respects Michael Jackson After Breaking His Record The Weeknd is quickly becoming this generation's King of Pop. By Jake Lyda July 12, 2023
Music David Banner Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper and Activist The compelling David Banner: Rapper, producer, actor, activist, with an impressive net worth that sets him apart. By Jake Skudder January 11, 2024
Music Cam’ron Responds To Rumors About His Sexuality: “Bring Your Mother Around” Cam’ron says that wearing pink has led to speculation about his sexuality over the years. By Cole Blake July 25, 2023