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Music Lil Nas X Responds To Dr. Boyce Watkins' Homophobic "INDUSTRY BABY" Comments Lil Nas X had the perfect response to Dr. Boyce Watkins' homophobic criticism of his new music video. By Alex Zidel July 26, 2021
Pop Culture Zendaya Tributes Beyonce With 2021 BET Awards Look She wrote the same iconic Versace mini-dress Beyoncé wore during her performance 18 years ago. By Madusa S. June 28, 2021
Music Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" Projected To Debut At No. 1 The rapper is expected to debut at #1 on the charts following the release of "Whole Lotta Red." By Madusa S. December 28, 2020
Music Swizz Beatz Says DMX "Came Through" Him To Call Out Fake Love At His Funeral He reflected on the event, detailing why he felt the need to touch on people showing fake love to the late rap legend. By Madusa S. June 06, 2021
Music Azealia Banks Body-Shames Nicki Minaj & Insinuates Drug Use Azealia Banks body shames Nicki Minaj and calls her "inappropriate" for allegedly being on drugs during her recent live stream. By Joshua Robinson May 14, 2021
Music Usher Becomes Social Media Pariah Over T-Pain Remarks & Fans Demand An Apology T-Pain recently revealed he fell into a depression after Usher told him his use of auto-tune "f*cked up music" for "real singers." By Erika Marie June 22, 2021
Music Travis Scott Unveils Garden At Houston School, Later Performs With SZA After attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony in his hometown with his grandma, Travis joined SZA for a surprise performance during her concert. By Erika Marie November 04, 2021
Pop Culture Eminem Was “Honoured” To Perform With LL Cool J At His Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Eminem also shared that 16-year-old him is “so proud” of the special moment. By Hayley Hynes November 02, 2021
Music Jeezy & Gucci Mane Announce Tour With Rick Ross, Boosie, 2 Chainz, & More Jeezy and Gucci Mane are hitting the road with Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Fabolous, Lil' Kim, Trina, Boosie Badazz, and DJ Drama. By Alex Zidel September 08, 2021
Music Quavo Irons Hundred Dollar Bills With Migos "Straightenin" Spray Quavo ensures that his bills are extra crispy in his latest Instagram flex. By Joshua Robinson May 27, 2021
Music N.O.R.E Confirms Drake Will Not Appear On "Drink Champs" Yet N.O.R.E confirms that Drake will not be appearing on "Drink Champs," though he hasn't given up hope. By Mitch Findlay October 05, 2021
Music Boosie Badazz Makes Money During Pandemic As Rappers Reject Appearances Promoters have been offering less money for gigs and rappers have been turning them down...but Boosie has slid right in to keep the checks coming in. By Erika Marie December 24, 2020