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Music DJ Akademiks Goes Scorched Earth On Marc Lamont Hill DJ Akademiks says he'll speak with Marc Lamont Hill once the former CNN commentator gets his hip-hop credentials up. By Cole Blake May 07, 2025
Streetwear Ice Spice Takes Over Governor's Ball With Her Twerking, Fans Can't Help But Thirst She a baddie, she know she a 10. By Hayley Hynes June 10, 2023
Music Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dies At 81 The legendary Jimmy Cliff, who helped popularize the reggae genre across the world, died after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia. By Cole Blake November 24, 2025
Music Sneako Presses Diddy Trial Reporter For Not Calling Kanye West "Ye" Sneako and Kanye West have been linking up a lot as of late, and the two of them made it to the Diddy trial's courthouse on Friday. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 13, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Reveals The Release Date For Her Next Album There were some rumblings earlier this month about a new Nicki Minaj LP, but it seems those early to the news were correct. By Zachary Horvath September 24, 2025
Music LUCKI Sued By EMPIRE For Alleged Contract Breach After Releasing Song Via Rival Distributor LUCKI is facing a lawsuit from EMPIRE after allegedly breaching his contract by releasing music through rival distributor UnitedMasters. By Tallie Spencer October 23, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator "Almost Passed Out" When He Heard ASAP Rocky's Not Guilty Verdict WANG$AP is still going strong. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 20, 2025
Music SZA Defends Lizzo From Ex-Staffers' Lawsuit Allegations Several former employees of Lizzo filed lawsuits against the singer with allegations of misconduct back in 2023. By Cole Blake September 11, 2025
Music KAYTRANADA Explains Why Drake Didn't Reach Out To Him Again For "Honestly, Nevermind" Drake missed out on a generational opportunity... By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2024
Sneakers Tyler, the Creator Narrates Nike’s New “Why Do It?” Campaign Nike’s “Why Do It?” campaign features Tyler, the Creator as narrator, bringing a fresh voice to the brand’s iconic message. By Ben Atkinson September 04, 2025
Original Content Trey Songz Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Ever wondered about Trey Songz's net worth? Well, prepare to be impressed! His thriving music career and entrepreneurial ventures have paved the way to a remarkable fortune. By Jake Skudder February 17, 2024
Music King Combs Posts Heartbreaking Tribute To His Mother Kim Porter On Her Death's Anniversary Rest in peace. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 16, 2024