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Music Chxrry Becomes The "Main Character" On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update This week's "R&B Season" playlist update comes courtesy of Chxrry, Leon Thomas, Justine Skye, KAYTRANADA, Terrace Martin, and Kenyon Dixon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 01, 2025
Music Bill Maher Catches Heat For Suggesting Cassie's Responsible If Diddy Is Acquitted In Trial Bill Maher believes Cassie's text messages to Diddy might lead him to avoid a conviction in his federal sex trafficking trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 01, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Hypes New Album Up After Bringing Travis Scott Out During The Weeknd Tour Gio Ramos and DJ Swamp Izzo, two close Playboi Carti sources, claimed that his "MUSIC" follow-up LP is already finished. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 01, 2025
Music Kanye West Admits He Dreams Of Apologizing To Jay-Z Kanye West and Jay-Z have had a tumultuous relationship over the last decade, but their feud has heated up in recent months. By Cole Blake June 01, 2025
Music Diddy's Ex Assistant Alleges He Split Cassie's Head Open In Gruesome Attack Cassie previously provided witness testimony in the Diddy trial, detailing their alleged relationship dynamic and his alleged crimes. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 30, 2025
Music YNW Melly's Mom Speaks Out Following Mistrial YNW Melly's mom has spoken out after the jury failed to reach a verdict in her son's trial. By Cole Blake July 26, 2023
Music Lil Scrappy: Exploring His Career From Rap To Reality TV Lil Scrappy joins the list of rappers who made a successful transition to the personal, dramatic world of reality TV. By Demi Phillips July 26, 2023
Pop Culture 36G Drake Fan Receives Offer From Playboy, Rapper Reportedly Reached Out On Instagram 21-year-old Veronica Correia says she hasn't responded to Drizzy's Story reaction quite yet. By Hayley Hynes July 25, 2023
Music LeBron James Praises Nas & Hit-Boy's "Magic 2" LeBron James has nothing but love for Nas and Hit-Boy's latest project. By Aron A. July 25, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice's "Barbie World" Streams Skyrocket After Film's Release "I’m a 10, so I pull in a Ken." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 25, 2023
Music Latto May Have Taken More Shots At Nicki Minaj During Rolling Loud Latto gave fans more reason to believe she's dissing Nicki. By Lavender Alexandria July 24, 2023
Music Beanie Sigel Says He's Going To Use A.I. To Make His Next Album Beanie Sigel says he's got a new project coming soon and that he's going to use A.I. to bring back the "old Beans." By Cole Blake July 24, 2023