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Music Victoria Monét And Quavo Join The “Hotel Lobby” Trend Without AI Victoria Monét and Quavo skipped AI for their “Hotel Lobby” recreation as both artists get ready to release new albums tonight. By Erika Marie October 01, 2026
Music Vince Staples Says He Doesn't Have A Favorite Song Of His, Responds To Fans Who Don't Get It Vince defended his stance. By Tallie Spencer September 10, 2026
Music Jay-Z Says Beyoncé’s Production Skills Deserve More Credit Behind Beyoncé’s vocals is a long production résumé, and Jay-Z says her studio instincts deserve far more recognition. By Erika Marie September 14, 2026
Music Hitta J3 Pushes Back On Akademiks' Criticism Of Kendrick Lamar Hitta J3 says Kendrick Lamar is just being selective. By Tallie Spencer September 10, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Urges Fans To "Vote Red" In Midterms, Calls Democrats "Childish" Fox News shared clips of Nicki Minaj's upcoming interview with Lara Trump, in which she spoke on Democrats' alignment with pop culture. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2026
Music Too Short Says He’ll Be At Diddy’s Welcome-Home Party A longtime friendship remains intact as Too $hort says he’ll attend Diddy’s homecoming and offers advice for life after prison. By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Relationships Tyrese Seeks Arrest Warrant For Ex-Wife Samantha Lee In Custody Fight An escalating custody battle now has Tyrese seeking a warrant for Samantha Lee over an alleged parenting-plan violation. By Erika Marie September 30, 2026
Music Tyler, The Creator Says His Quavo Feature Is A Top 25 Rap Verse Before “Baby Breath” even drops, Tyler says his verse on Quavo's "QRÖMELIFE" may be one of the 25 best verses in Rap history. By Erika Marie October 01, 2026
Music Diddy Allegedly Paid Inmates To Cook, Clean, & Do Laundry At Fort Dix Claims from former inmates describe Diddy paying for help with daily chores while allegedly enjoying extra comforts behind bars. By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Quando Rondo Shuts Down Rumors He’s Back In Jail Social media speculation suggested Quando Rondo was back behind bars, prompting a brief but direct denial from the rapper. By Erika Marie September 21, 2026
Music Yung Miami Announces Debut Album Following “Spend Dat” Success: "I've Been Counted Out Before" Yung Miami is readying to deliver her debut solo album. By Aron A. October 01, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Defends Trump Support: “I Just Love Him” During a Fox News interview, Nicki Minaj says she feels heard by Donald Trump and sees no reason to apologize for supporting him. By Erika Marie September 18, 2026