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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 North West Affirms Her Love For Jesus Despite Her "Dark" Aesthetic North West has been putting out gritty new music and donning eye-catching fashion, but she doesn't think that impedes on her religious views. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 01, 2026
Music Lauryn Hill Joins Drake On Stage During Night 1 Of Wireless Festival Lauryn Hill joined Drake on stage at the end of the first night of his triple headlining appearance at Wireless Festival. By Devin Morton July 12, 2025
Music Wiz Khalifa Shares Last Conversation He Had With His Late Father Wiz Khalifa took to social media yesterday to share the heartbreaking news that his father Laurence W. Thomaz has passed away. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2026
Music Young Thug Claims Drake’s Impact Tops Kendrick Lamar’s According to Young Thug, Kendrick Lamar is the "GOAT of the whole West Coast," but Drake still has him beat. By Caroline Fisher October 01, 2025
Music Kanye West's Ex-Assistant Accuses Him Of Swatting Her In Retaliation For Bombshell Lawsuit A representative for Kanye West has already denied Lauren Pisciotta's allegations as "absurd and outlandish." By Cole Blake July 25, 2025
Music Jill Scott, DJ Premier, The Alchemist, & More Pay Tribute To D'Angelo Today, R&B icon D'Angelo passed away at the age of 51 years old following a private battle with pancreatic cancer. By Caroline Fisher October 14, 2025
Music Offset Hit With Assault & Battery Lawsuit From Security Guard Law enforcement allegedly maced Offset and his entourage when they got in an altercation with a Los Angeles weed dispensary's security guard. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 02, 2025
Music Mike Tyson Settles "Murdergram" Copyright Infringement Lawsuit With Producer Ty Fyffe Mike Tyson resolved a lawsuit filed against him by producer Ty Fyffe over the track "Murdergram," stemming from a November 2024 promo video. By Devin Morton September 24, 2025
Music Travis Porter Explain How They Fell Off Rap group Travis Porter speaks with No Jumper and explains how they fell out of the spotlight. By Alex Zidel February 26, 2021
Music Kanye West Confirms Fans Can Use "YZY" Crypto Coin To Buy Concert Tickets & Merch Kanye West has gotten into the crypto market and confirmed that his fans will be able to use the "YZY" coin to buy concert tickets and merch. By Devin Morton September 28, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Denies Plans To Release A Jazz Album Tyler, The Creator addresses the speculation. By Aron A. June 16, 2026