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Numbers Eminem Becomes Most Certified Gold & Platinum Singles Artist Ever With 73.5 million new certified units, Eminem becomes the most certified Gold & Platinum singles artist in music history. By Alex Zidel March 08, 2022
Music DaBaby Reacts To "Sneaky Link Anthem" Backlash: "It's Okay" The rapper's R&B-ish single wasn't received well by the public, but he's taking it in stride. By Erika Marie January 18, 2022
Pop Culture Freddie Gibbs Thinks Rap Is "All For The Bag" Says "I'm Going Back To R&B" Freddie Gibbs can't decide if he wants to save the rap game or leave it alone. By Taylor McCloud September 24, 2021
Music Travis Scott's Attorney Issues Statement On Astroworld Tragedy Travis Scott's attorney issues a statement on the "finger-pointing" that has taken place since the tragedy at Astroworld Festival. By Alex Zidel November 11, 2021
Music Michael Jackson Estate Close To Finalizing $800M-$900M Deal For Singer’s Catalog: Report It could be a huge payday for Michael Jackson's estate. By Aron A. February 07, 2023
Pop Culture Coachella Trying To Find Use For Frank Ocean Ice Rink Frank Ocean's Coachella ice rink has festival organizers at a loss. By Ben Mock April 21, 2023
Music Swizz Beatz Recruits Jay Electronica For His Loaded "Hip Hop 50: Vol 2 EP" Jay Electronica and Swizz Beatz are teaming up. By James Jones April 20, 2023
Music 6ix9ine Is Filming His New Video In Africa 6ix9ine really meant it when he said fans would pick the location of his next video. By Noah Grant April 11, 2023
Music Lil Wayne Takes Major Loss In $20M Legal Battle With Ex-Manager: Report An appeals court rejected four major claims in Lil Wayne's filing. By Aron A. January 18, 2023
Music Tory Lanez Hires Casey Anthony's Former Defense Lawyer The Canadian rapper has called on some powerhouse lawyers for his appeal battle, which has been extended. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 15, 2023
Sports 50 Cent Ridicules Ja Rule, Vows To Lift Curse He Placed On Timberwolves After Ja Rule performed a halftime show for the basketball team to much online clowning, 50's new partnership with the Minnesota franchise seeks to undo his rival's "curse." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2023
Music Lil Tjay Arrested Again, Attorney Calls It "So Unfortunate" Tjay's attorney released a statement and debunked rumors. By Erika Marie January 27, 2023