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Music Jermaine Dupri Vows To "Break The Internet" If Diddy Accepts "Verzuz" Battle Jermaine Dupri makes it clear that he wants to face off against Diddy in a "Verzuz" battle. By Aron A. September 20, 2020
Music Ab Soul Teases New Album On The Way: "But You Knew That" TDE, we need you. By Karlton Jahmal January 02, 2021
Music Bun B Responds To Requests For UGK Verzuz OutKast Bun B is more interested in a UGK Verzuz 8Ball & MJG battle, but he's open to UGK Verzuz OutKast. By Alex Zidel December 24, 2020
Pop Culture Lizzo Shares Vulnerable Mental Breakdown On TikTok The artist shared the tearful footage to the short-form video app. By Madusa S. May 11, 2021
Music Rihanna's Visual Autobiography "The Rihanna Book" Gets Super-Sized Rihanna's already massive "The Rihanna Book" receives a limited edition giant-sized reissue. By Joshua Robinson February 17, 2021
Music Lil Yachty Received Death Threats Over 2Pac & Biggie Comments Lil Yachty explains how becoming "hated" after 2Pac and Biggie comments ultimately made him stronger. By Mitch Findlay April 23, 2021
Music DaBaby Criticism Continues Following Controversy & The Internet Isn't Sympathetic After being dropped by several festivals, DaBaby issued a formal apology—but social media users haven't been forgiving. By Erika Marie August 02, 2021
Pop Culture Travis Scott Reflects On Derek Chauvin’s Guilty Conviction: "We Finally Got Justice" Travis Scott is glad that there's justice for George Floyd's family, and he is hopeful that more positive change will come as a result of Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict. By Joshua Robinson April 22, 2021
Music Saweetie Calls Out Record Label For Releasing Her Music Early: "I Feel Disrespected" Saweetie's record label, Warner Records, released her music against her wishes yesterday and she did not hesitate to call them out for it. By Ellie Spina December 04, 2020
Music 21 Savage & Metro Boomin Pressured As Fans Launch "Savage Mode 2" Petition The album was reportedly supposed to arrive back in the Spring and fans are tired of waiting. By Erika Marie September 17, 2020
Music The Game Drops 10-Minute Freestyle Over Multiple Beats For L.A. Leakers The rapper is promoting his final album, "Born 2 Rap." By Erika Marie June 21, 2019
Music Beyonce's Dad Surprised Her Backstage During "On The Run 2" Finale Matthew Knowles spills the tea on his daughter's excitement. By Chantilly Post October 11, 2018