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Music Nas & Jungle's Artist Kiing Shooter Allegedly Dies From COVID-19: Report Kiing Shooter has reportedly passed away. By Aron A. May 05, 2020
Music DJDS, Tory Lanez & Rema Blend Their Cultures Together On "Simple Things" Influenced by the Jamaican culture that helped bring their "No Trust/Feel Nice" EP to life this year, DJDS linked with Tory Lanez and Rema for a new afrobeats-inspired banger titled "Simple Things." By Keenan Higgins July 10, 2020
Music Most Of Kanye West & Drake's Albums Removed From Apple Music: Report Fans are reacting after realizing that many of Kanye West and Drake's albums were removed from Apple Music. By Alex Zidel March 18, 2021
Music Future Gets Clowned For "Slime Language 2" Vocals The majority of people commenting on Future's hook from "Slime Language 2" song "Superstar" aren't fans of it. By Alex Zidel April 16, 2021
Music Pop Smoke Remembered On 1-Year Anniversary Of His Death Pop Smoke was tragically killed one year ago today. By Alex Zidel February 19, 2021
Music Quando Rondo Shares Cover Art & Release Date For "Still Taking Risks" Quando Rondo reveals that his forthcoming project "Still Taking Risks" arrives on May 7, and he also shares its cover art. By Joshua Robinson April 16, 2021
Music Young Thug & Juice WRLD Single "Bad Boys" Gets Official Music Video Release Date Bad boys for life. By Karlton Jahmal December 25, 2020
Music Tank Reveals He's Going Deaf, Delivers Inspiring Message The veteran R&B singer detailed his experience & shared that he hopes his journey inspires others. By Erika Marie May 12, 2021
Numbers Cardi B's "Up" Goes Platinum Cardi B's recent single "Up" has officially sold over one million album-equivalent units, landing the rapper another platinum track. By Mitch Findlay March 17, 2021
Music Talib Kweli Gracefully Accepts Defeat In Poll That Crowns Young Thug The Better Rapper After a Twitter poll deems Young Thug to be a better rapper than Talib Kweli, Talib Kweli takes the "L" in stride and talks about how they can't be compared stylistically. By Joshua Robinson March 17, 2021
Music Jay-Z Says Blue Ivy Wasn't Impressed By Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction We all knew Jay-Z had a baby diva on his hands with Blue Ivy Carter, but he confirmed that recently while telling a hilarious story of her nonchalant reaction to his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. By Keenan Higgins June 04, 2021
Pop Culture Grammy Chief Says He's "Surprised" The Weeknd Wasn't Nominated The President and Chief Executive Officer of The Recording Academy made a statement responding to The Weeknd's allegations that the Grammys intentionally snubbed him. By Ellie Spina November 25, 2020