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Music Who Is Larry Jackson? The Former Apple Exec Who Co-Founded gamma. The prominent exec has made several waves in the music industry. By Demi Phillips April 26, 2024
Music Cheryl Lynn Net Worth 2024: What Is The Iconic Singer Worth? Dive into Cheryl Lynn's illustrious music career and her enduring influence on the R&B and disco genres, as she cements her legacy. By Rain Adams February 02, 2024
Music Sexyy Red Has Fans Fawning Over Her Natural Hair In New Social Media Post More new looks from Sexyy, and another hit with fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2024
Music Nicki Minaj's Manager Responds To Reports That She Dropped Her Nicki Minaj's manager, Debra Antney, was reported to have dropped her over a difference in political views, but that may not be true. By Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026
Music The Weeknd Explains Dark Meaning Of "Blinding Lights" The Weeknd explains that his hit single "Blinding Lights" is actually about drunk driving and being blinded by the traffic lights, clarifying that he does not promote driving under the influence. By Alex Zidel August 25, 2020
Music Will.i.Am Catches Heat From OG Black Eyed Peas Member Kim Hill Over "Black Group" Complaint He said he was "hurt" they weren't considered a "Black group," but Hill said in a video, "You want that same community to validate you and you put a White girl in that place." By Erika Marie January 04, 2021
Society Major Key: 13 Rappers Who Received The Key To The City From Diddy to Bun B, these artists were formally honored for their success and service. By Kristen Bromiley April 04, 2017
Pop Culture Renni Rucci Breaks Silence On Blacc Zacc Kicking Her Out Of Their House Over Kevin Gates Drama Renni Rucci and Blacc Zacc went through a major falling out on Instagram live, earlier this week, as they fired off cheating allegations. By Cole Blake March 26, 2025
Music Rihanna Shows Love To Kendrick Lamar After Super Bowl Halftime Show Announcement Rihanna seems to be excited for Kendrick Lamar's performance. By Cole Blake September 09, 2024
Music Eminem Praises Redman, His Favorite Rapper, New Album "Muddy Waters Too" Eminem GOATs Redman's new album. By Bryson "Boom" Paul December 30, 2024
Original Content Different Gods: Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s Two Versions Of Hip Hop Power Drake & Kendrick shaped a generation of Hip Hop, each pushing the genre in radically different directions. By Erika Marie July 20, 2025
Music J Cole Fulfills Fans Wishes By Making Special Edition Of "2014 Forest Hills Drive" Widely Available... Sort Of The physical copies of the "10th Anniversary Edition" sold out in the blink of an eye. By Zachary Horvath December 09, 2024