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Music SZA Reveals That She Started Making Music To "Prove A Point" To A Specific Person SZA shares some insight into her motivation for success. By Aron A. December 14, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Reveals "Needle" Was Initially Meant For Drake's "For All The Dogs" Fans were initially upset that Drake and Nicki didn't link up on "For All The Dogs." By Aron A. December 14, 2023
Music Kay-O Convicted Of Murder After Bragging About It In Music Video According to prosecutors, the song's lyrics contained information only known by those directly involved in the crime. By Caroline Fisher December 13, 2023
Pop Culture Andre Braugher's Death Mourned By Bun B & Kid Cudi Amongst Other Hip-Hop Stars The music world was quick to mourn the sudden death of "Captain Holt". By Ben Mock December 13, 2023
Sports Gilbert Arenas Praises Saucy Santana's Twerking Skills, Saucy Shoots His Shot: "U My Baby Daddy" Gilbert Arenas was having some fun on his podcast. By Alexander Cole March 18, 2024
Music Halle Bailey Unleashes Powerful "In Your Hands" Video Featuring Baby Halo, Reveals Meaning Behind Song According to Halle Bailey, each verse has a "a double meaning." By Caroline Fisher March 17, 2024
Music Tierra Whack & Flo Milli Liven Up Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update: Stream Other great drops on our "Fire Emoji" update this week came from Maxo Kream, Cardi B, Gunna, Kenny Mason, and Chief Keef. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 16, 2024
Music Cardi B Claims Feeling Ganged Up On Inspired New Track "Enough (Miami)" Cardi B also revealed the original title of her latest track. By Caroline Fisher March 16, 2024
Music Saweetie Claims Music Execs Told Her Twerk More Because Her Voice Was "Boring" Saweetie doesn't object to twerking, she just does "when she wants." By Ben Mock March 02, 2024
Music J. Cole Compared Burna Boy To Tupac When They First Met J. Cole had strong words for Burna Boy after hearing him rap. By Lavender Alexandria August 31, 2023
Music 50 Cent Reportedly A Battery Suspect After Hitting Power 106 Host With Microphone Bryhana Monegain left 50 Cent's recent LA show covered in blood. By Caroline Fisher August 31, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Issues High Stakes Challenge To Female Fans Some fans will get an incredible opportunity with the rapper. By Lavender Alexandria August 31, 2023