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Music Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Watch The Throne" Turns 12 We look back on a few highlights from the collaborative album that had everyone's attention, "Watch The Throne." By Paul Barnes August 10, 2023
Pop Culture Twitter Reacts To XXL's 2022 Freshman Class Many users can't get over the incredible lineup that XXL put together back in 2016, though some feel that 2022's is a close equivalent to that. By Hayley Hynes June 14, 2022
Music Ashanti Shuts Down Rumors She's Dating Flo Rida: "That's My Brother" The pair have celebrated special occasions together for years and even post photos of vacationing with one another's group of friends. By Erika Marie December 10, 2021
Music Fivio Foreign Denies Sexual Assault Allegations Against Him: Report A woman came forward with allegations that the rapper threatened to rape her, but he "denies the accusations." By Erika Marie March 03, 2021
Music 50 Cent Remembers Pop Smoke 50 Cent was close to Pop Smoke, the 20-year-old rising Brooklyn rapper who was tragically murdered this morning in a home invasion. By Alex Zidel February 19, 2020
Music BeatKing Returns With Video To Show He Stopped His Show When Fan Was Pushed Off Stage He wanted to show that he does have love for his gay fans and added "Ion want no smoke wit da alphabet squad." By Erika Marie June 14, 2022
Original Content Finesse2Tymes Talks New Mixtape, "90 Days," Overcoming Grudges & The Value Of Freedom The Memphis-born rhymer isn't taking his newfound freedom for granted. Check out all he has to say about his latest project in our new interview. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 02, 2022
Relationships Usher Reflects On Keke Palmer & Darius Jackson Drama: "We Just Keep It Light" While chatting with "PEOPLE," Usher also had plenty to say about his new "Good Good" collab with Summer Walker and 21 Savage. By Hayley Hynes August 05, 2023
Music Lil Uzi Vert's "Barter 16" Will Be Executive Produced By London On Da Track Uzi announced a Young Thug collaborator who will be joining in on "Barter 16" By Lavender Alexandria July 24, 2023
Music Avicii's Girlfriend Issues Statement On Private Relationship Tereza Kačerová shares a heartbreaking tribute to her former boyfriend, Avicii. By Chantilly Post April 27, 2018
Music Chrisette Michele Apologizes For Performing At Donald Trump's Inauguration Chrisette Michele also comes clean about a recent Instagram post. By Chantilly Post November 02, 2017
Music Madlib Says The Beats On "Bandana" Were Produced On An iPad Madlib indulges the crowd with a curtain call explanation. By Devin Ch July 01, 2019