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Erika Marie July 15, 2026 Music The hype for "R9" continues, as Rihanna fans hope she will soon end the drought that has kept them hungry since 2016's "Anti."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2026 TV Too Short has no interest in facing E-40 in Verzuz again, instead proposing the Bay Area icons team up against another pair of Rap legends.
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Erika Marie August 03, 2026 Music The former collaborators may no longer speak, but Gunna still recognizes why “Drip Too Hard” became such a massive record.
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Erika Marie August 06, 2026 Sports Drake continues to bet on sporting events, and unfortunately, the World Cup Final was not fruitful for him.
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Alexander Cole July 20, 2026 Pop Culture It's easy to remember Ari Fletcher's biggest viral moments. It's much harder to ignore the empire she's quietly built behind them.
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Erika Marie July 30, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj is on the hook for six figures after her attorneys filed a lawsuit claiming that she owes them money.
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Aron A. July 14, 2026 Politics Explosive feuds have followed Cardi B throughout her rise, from reality television to the top of the charts in Hip Hop.
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Erika Marie August 04, 2026 Music Hov takes over Yankee Stadium from July 10th to 12th.
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Aron A. July 08, 2026 Music A difficult moment at Streamer University turned into a lesson in self-worth after Lizzo sat down with PlaqueBoyMax.
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Erika Marie July 20, 2026 Original Content A packed Hip Hop criminal trial calendar puts Keefe D, Lil Durk, Yella Beezy, and AllStar JR before juries this month.
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Erika Marie August 06, 2026 Music Travis Scott is looking to drop a new album soon, and as it turns out, it coincides with his latest deal with Paramount.
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Alexander Cole July 22, 2026
Music DJ Quik Wants Fans To Stop Asking About Son's Murder Conviction Months after his son's sentencing, DJ Quik is asking fans to stop bringing up the murder conviction during public encounters.
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Erika Marie 
Music Is Rihanna's "R9" On The Way? A$AP Rocky May Have Revealed The Answer The hype for "R9" continues, as Rihanna fans hope she will soon end the drought that has kept them hungry since 2016's "Anti."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
TV Too Short Pitches 2-On-2 Verzuz With E-40 Against Another Duo Too Short has no interest in facing E-40 in Verzuz again, instead proposing the Bay Area icons team up against another pair of Rap legends.
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Erika Marie 
Music Gunna Reflects On His Chemistry With Lil Baby On “Drip Too Hard” The former collaborators may no longer speak, but Gunna still recognizes why “Drip Too Hard” became such a massive record.
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Erika Marie 
Sports Drake Loses A Fortune On The World Cup Final Drake continues to bet on sporting events, and unfortunately, the World Cup Final was not fruitful for him.
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Alexander Cole 
Pop Culture The Side Of Ari Fletcher Everyone Overlooks It's easy to remember Ari Fletcher's biggest viral moments. It's much harder to ignore the empire she's quietly built behind them.
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Erika Marie 
Music Nicki Minaj Hit With Massive Lawsuit From Her Own Lawyers Over Unpaid Bills Nicki Minaj is on the hook for six figures after her attorneys filed a lawsuit claiming that she owes them money.
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Aron A. 
Politics Cardi B's Long History Of Rap Beef & Public Rivalries Explosive feuds have followed Cardi B throughout her rise, from reality television to the top of the charts in Hip Hop.
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Erika Marie 
Music JAŸ-Z’s Yankee Stadium Ticket Prices Drop Ahead Of 3-Night Run Hov takes over Yankee Stadium from July 10th to 12th.
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Aron A. 
Music Lizzo Supports PlaqueBoyMax After OjaySuave Streamer University Confrontation A difficult moment at Streamer University turned into a lesson in self-worth after Lizzo sat down with PlaqueBoyMax.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Four High-Profile Hip Hop Cases Head To Trial In August A packed Hip Hop criminal trial calendar puts Keefe D, Lil Durk, Yella Beezy, and AllStar JR before juries this month.
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Erika Marie 
Music Travis Scott Inks New Deal With Paramount, Details Influences For New Album Travis Scott is looking to drop a new album soon, and as it turns out, it coincides with his latest deal with Paramount.
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Alexander Cole