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Music Racist "SLAV" Musical Madness Shut Down By Montreal's International Jazz Festival The controversial show was labeled as culturally appropriative. By Zaynab July 04, 2018
Music Beyonce Unveils Valentine's Day Collection Queen B comes through with some cute looks. By Chantilly Post February 06, 2018
Music Diddy Calls Jay-Z's "4:44" Album His Best On OVO Sound Radio Diddy has some high praise for "4:44." By Matt F July 23, 2017
Music Chance The Rapper Apologizes For Satirizing Labels On Tour Chance The Rapper apologizes for taking shots at labels while on his "Be Encouraged" tour. By Q. K. W. June 22, 2017
Music Nas & Notorious B.I.G Kept "New York State Of Mind" In Throwback Pic Nas and Notorious B.I.G, two of the best to ever do it. By Mitch Findlay March 20, 2019
Music Big Boi Pledges To Pay For Paralyzed Youth's Medical Bills Big Boi is stepping up big time! By Matt F August 13, 2017
Music "It Comes At Night" Director Wants To Create Kanye West Biopic "I just want to chill out with Kanye and make something great." By Milca P. July 09, 2017
Music Joey Bada$$ Declines Trump's Invitation To Perform At Inauguration Joey Bada$$ refused to play at Trump's presidential inauguration. By hnhh January 20, 2017
Music Timbaland & Swizz Beatz Reveal Favorite Verzuz Performance Swizz Beatz & Timbaland open up about their favorite Verzuz performance, as well as one artist they'd like to give flowers to. By Mitch Findlay January 11, 2021
Politics Kanye West Collaborative Album With Talib Kweli Teased With Video Preview: "Timely AF" Old Kanye might re-emerge from this collaboration. By Zaynab October 31, 2018
Music Birdman Will Pay Rent For Residents In His Old NOLA Neighborhood Birdman and Cash Money offer to give back to the neighborhood that raised them in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. By Aron A. April 20, 2020
Music Drake Asks Instagram To Help Him Name His "Boy Band" Dennis Graham has proven himself a valuable commodity outside of his parenting skills. By Devin Ch September 20, 2018