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Music Jazze Pha's 7 Biggest Hits Jazze Pha was one of the best producers in the 2000s. Do you remember the hits he produced? By Brandon Simmons May 16, 2023
Music Bambi Defends Erica Mena Over Controversial "Blue Monkey" Comment The scandal got Mena fired in 2023. By Elias Andrews February 04, 2025
Music Omah Lay Net Worth 2024: What Is The Nigerian Singer Worth? Omah Lay is undoubtedly here to stay. Find out about his career, collaborations and other factors that contribute to his 2024 net worth. By Axl Banks February 22, 2024
Music Megan Thee Stallion Calls Out Fans Fixated On Chart Performance According to Megan Thee Stallion, her music is more than its commercial performance, despite how competitive fans can get. By Caroline Fisher October 13, 2025
Music Gucci Mane Is On The Clock For Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update This week's "Fire Emoji" playlist update covers new releases from Gucci Mane, Murda Beatz, Elcamino, Dave East, and Big Sad 1900. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025
Music Women Suing Top Dawg Entertainment Can Proceed With Doxxing Allegations In January, two anonymous women filed a lawsuit against Top Dawg Entertainment for alleged sexual harassment, assault, and more. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Music TBG CEO Cleezy5 Dead At 46 After Baton Rouge Shooting According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Cleezy5 was found dead outside of a a gym at approximately 12:15 p.m. yesterday (April 29). By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026
Music D’Angelo’s Daughter Imani Breaks Her Silence On His Death In Heartbreaking Tribute D'Angelo passed away at the age of 51 this week following a long and private battle with pancreatic cancer. By Caroline Fisher October 16, 2025
Music Lizzo Sued Over Unreleased Song Featuring Sydney Sweeney Reference In August, Lizzo teased a song featuring a reference to Sydney Sweeney's "good jeans" American Eagle ad scandal. By Caroline Fisher October 22, 2025
Music Smokey Robinson Faces New Sexual Battery Allegations As Fifth Woman Files Police Report Earlier this year, Smokey Robinson was sued by four of his former housekeepers, who alleged that he sexually assaulted and harassed them. By Caroline Fisher July 25, 2025
Original Content What Happened to Lil Xan? Despite rumors that he died, retired, or quit, Lil Xan is still making music today. Here's a look at what happened to Lil Xan. By Josh Megson April 05, 2023
Music Diddy's Ex-Assistant Capricorn Clark Alleges She Was Hit With A Death Threat Over Ties To Suge Knight Day 11 of Diddy's trial is already getting off to a wild start as his former assistant Capricorn Clark has a lot say about working under him. By Zachary Horvath May 27, 2025