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Pop Culture DJ Carnage Explains How Drake's "Sticky" Was Made In The Studio: Watch Carnage – who also works under the house alias Gordo – produced five songs on "Honestly, Nevermind." By Hayley Hynes July 01, 2022
Music Victoria Monét’s Best Songs Ahead of her upcoming debut album, we've listed Victoria Monét's best tracks. By Wyatt Westlake June 26, 2023
Original Content Smokepurpp Is A Florida Jit: On New Album, Lil Pump Friendship & Quitting Lean EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Smokepurpp reveals the album release date for "Florida Jit," announces his new reality show, and speaks on his collaborations with Rick Ross, Lil Pump, and more. By Alex Zidel May 29, 2020
Relationships Jermaine Dupri Won't Work With Janet Jackson Again Because Of Fans' Criticism While they were dating, Jermaine Dupri helped produce Janet Jackson's ninth studio album—a record that not all critics were fond of. By Erika Marie July 27, 2020
Music Megan Thee Stallion's Attorney Believes Kelsey Harris Was "Compromised" Kelsey testified she lied to prosecutors when she said she saw Tory shoot Megan. She also claimed she couldn't remember key details. By Erika Marie December 15, 2022
Music Cassie’s Friend Accuses Diddy Of Dangling Her Over 17th Floor Balcony Fashion designer Bryana "Bana" Bongolan took the stand in Diddy's federal trial today, accusing him of leaving her with severe back pain. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Music Tony Yayo Shares The Real Reason He Thinks Big Meech Canceled His Concert Amid 50 Cent Beef Tony Yayo has several theories as to why Big Meech may have canceled his star-studded "Welcome Home" concert. By Cole Blake February 26, 2025
Music Cardi B Vents About Late Features As She Prepares To Unleash “Iconic” New Album Cardi B has yet to confirm a release date for her eagerly anticipated sophomore album, but according to her, it’s coming soon. By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2025
Music Diddy Requests Two-Month Delay To His Criminal Trial Following New Charges Diddy is facing charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering as his May 5th trial date rapidly approaches. By Cole Blake April 16, 2025
Sports Cam’ron Gives Angel Reese Advice After Learning WNBA Salary Doesn’t Cover Her Rent Recently, Angel Reese sparked a debate with her comments about her WNBA salary. By Caroline Fisher October 23, 2024
Music DJ Akademiks Questions The Strength Of Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Against Him While Debating Joe Budden Kendrick Lamar had mentioned Akademiks on "6:16 in LA." By Cole Blake September 24, 2024
Music Bun B Confesses That UGK Rejected "Big Pimpin' 2" With Jay-Z Despite label pressures, the Houston legend explained that the duo were already in a financial rut due to the expenses of the original. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 05, 2024