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Music Megan Thee Stallion Launches $1M Scholarship Fund For IWD Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova partner to give out $1M worth of scholarships and grants for young women in celebration of International Women's Day. By Aron A. March 09, 2021
Music Chika Critiques J. Cole: "Should Have Known When He Said Pray For Tekashi" Chika unloads a Twitter clip on J. Cole, one of her favorite rappers, after the release of his new song "Snow On Tha Bluff." By Alex Zidel June 17, 2020
Music Royce Da 5'9" Calls Out Terry Crews & Charles Barkley Over "Destructive" Comments" Royce Da 5'9" calls the comments made by Charles Barkley, Candace Owens, and Terry Crews "destructive." By Aron A. June 16, 2020
Music Lil Durk Fuels Lil Baby Joint Project Buzz The rapper is continuing to tease a possible full-length collaborative effort between the two. By Madusa S. February 16, 2021
Music MF DOOM Has Passed Away: Report We have received news that MF DOOM passed away on October 31st, 2020. His family just announced his passing. By Bhaven Moorthy December 31, 2020
Music Cassidy Disses Tory Lanez On New Track, "Perjury": Twitter Reacts Twitter was divided over Cassidy's new diss track for Tory Lanez. By Cole Blake August 01, 2021
Music Baby Blue Of Pretty Ricky Shot, In Critical Condition: Report A rep for Baby Blue said he was "fighting for his life" after he was reportedly shot during an armed robbery. By Aron A. April 21, 2021
Music Punch Laments How Rappers Sound The Same These Days TDE co-president slash A Room Full Of Mirrors emcee Punch stirs the pot with his latest take on the current-day mainstream rap landscape. By Mitch Findlay April 21, 2021
Pop Culture Rita Ora Gets Banned By Radio Host For Breaking COVID-19 Lockdown Rules Rita Ora's songs have been banned by a radio host for breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules to celebrate her 30th birthday. By Ellie Spina December 03, 2020
Music R. Kelly Survivor Says He Assaulted Her After Discovering His Aaliyah Sex Tape The revelations came in the final four chapters of the "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries, which air on January 2nd and 3rd on Lifetime. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 01, 2023
Music Young Thug's Dad Says His Son Shoudn't Take A Plea Deal Young Thug's father recently discussed his son's upcoming trial. By Cole Blake December 31, 2022
Music Shy Glizzy Unveils “Flowers” Cover Art & Tracklist Shy Glizzy's new album "Flowers" features NBA Youngboy, Chris Brown, 21 Savage and more. By Aron A. February 09, 2023