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Music RZA Gets Tested On His Knowledge Of Random Wu-Tang Clan Affiliates—There’s A Lot Not even RZA could keep up with the long-list of Wu-Tang affiliates. By Aron A. May 08, 2026
Music SlimeLife Shawty Blames Young Thug’s Lawyer For His YSL Plea Deal SlimeLife Shawty was one of a few YSL affiliates who testified against Young Thug and company during the RICO trial last year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 10, 2025
Music Jay-Z & Blue Ivy Attend Hov's 30th Anniversary Pop-Up In Brooklyn Jay-Z celebrated with his daughter Blue Ivy at his new pop-up in Brooklyn, one of two tributes to 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026
Music Mariah The Scientist Taunts Her Haters Amid Criticism Of Her Stage Presence Mariah The Scientist has been performing several sold-out shows in promotion of her recent album, "Hearts Sold Separately." By Cole Blake March 04, 2026
Music Yung Miami Receives Huge Standing Ovation At The BET Awards As Crowd Sings "Spend Dat" Yung Miami was at the BET Awards on Sunday night, where she received a standing ovation from her peers in attendance. By Alexander Cole June 29, 2026
Politics Cardi B Drops Nude Photo Of Melania Trump To Fire Back At Donald Trump Supporters Cardi B has been going at it with Trump supporters on social media. By Cole Blake November 11, 2024
Songs Pink Pantheress' Best Collaborations PinkPantheress has cemented herself as one of the household Gen-Z names, in large part due to her knack for working with the right artists. By Caleb Hardy March 13, 2023
Music 50 Cent Feels Responsible For Donald Trump Denying Diddy's Pardon Request 50 Cent has stayed on Diddy's head throughout his legal bout, and he feels his efforts have convinced the POTUS to keep him behind bars. By Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026
Music Ice-T Explains Why He Changed Lyrics To Call Out ICE Ice-T is standing on his decision. By Tallie Spencer January 29, 2026
Pop Culture Ma$e Speaks On 1997 "Imaginary Player" Diss From JAY-Z Looking back now, Ma$e admits he might have been a little "out of pocket" with his response to Hov. By Hayley Hynes August 02, 2022
Music Joe Budden Reacts To Latto Disproving His Drake Ghostwriting Claims "The Joe Budden Podcast" discussed musical influence, artistic camaraderie, and creative processes in relation to Latto and Drake. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2026
Music Pharrell Refuses To Give Donald Trump Permission To Use His Music Pharrell's earlier comments towards Trump are resurfacing. By Tallie Spencer November 20, 2025