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Music "Joe Budden Podcast" Can't Believe Young Thug Is On Best Songwriters List "The Joe Budden Podcast" reacted to The New York Times' best living American songwriters list, which includes Young Thug, Jay-Z, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 01, 2026
Music Clipse Watch A Touching 2002 Video Of Late Parents While Discussing “The Birds Don’t Sing” With Ari Melber Clipse’s Pusha T is one of Ari Melber’s favorite rappers. He has quoted lyrics from King Push on live broadcasts for years. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 20, 2025
Music Lauryn Hill Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Music Icon The multifaceted Lauryn Hill: singer, rapper, actress, and philanthropist with an impressive net worth in 2024. By Jake Skudder January 26, 2024
Music Tyler, The Creator Shows Out On Every Guest Verse: "P.O.V." & 10 More Standout Features Tyler doesn't disappoint as a guest feature. By Aron A. August 04, 2025
Music Pooh Shiesty Comedically Reacts To AI Video Of Him Body Slamming Bronny James Pooh Shiesty's bar on his new song "FDO" has translated into a running joke on social media and fans are getting creative. By Zachary Horvath December 24, 2025
Original Content 9 Rappers Who Turned Down Spots On XXL's Freshman List Here are nine artists who decided that becoming an XXL Freshman wasn't the move. By Patrick Lyons April 03, 2017
Relationships Matthew Knowles Abruptly Ends Interview After Being Asked About Tina Knowles Matthew Knowles later claimed to Page Six that he had been asked several different questions about Tina Knowles. By Cole Blake March 04, 2026
Music Karrahbooo Seemingly Shades Lil Yachty With Cameo In Mariah The Scientist Video Both Mariah The Scientist and Karrahbooo have had their fair share of issues with Lil Yachty, and recently, they teamed up for a music video. By Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Dances To The Weeknd's "Cry For Me" At Detroit Concert Playboi Carti was seen dancing to The Weeknd's "Cry For Me" during their latest tour stop in Detroit over the weekend. By Devin Morton May 26, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Fans Gather In Droves For "Whole Lotta Red" Deluxe Petition Over 30,000 fans and counting want a "Whole Lotta Red" deluxe, which sounds like easy money for Playboi Carti. But is it really that easy? By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 27, 2025
Music Rihanna's Home Swarmed By Police As Shooter Meets Her Fate Police arrested a 35-year-old woman named Ivanna Lisette Ortiz for allegedly shooting at Rihanna's home on Sunday. By Cole Blake March 10, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Named Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year Kendrick Lamar dominated the charts in 2025, mostly from his album, "GNX," as well as his popular Drake diss, "Not Like Us." By Cole Blake December 09, 2025