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Music Lupe Fiasco Scores Massive Plaque After Crushing RIAA Concert Event Lupe Fiasco is more known for his pen game than his ability to make hits, and yet, the rapper was recognized for his biggest song ever. By Elias Andrews February 28, 2025
Music Diddy Faces Another New Lawsuit Over Alleged Groping Incident The lawsuits keep coming. By Cole Blake February 16, 2025
Music Ja Rule Puts His Foot Down On Rumors That 50 Cent Bought All His Show Tickets This is one of rap beef's most petty myths, but is it even true? By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 30, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA Highlight Yet Another Successful TDE Holiday Concert & Toy Drive Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Doechii, and many more headlined a sensational event for a great cause. By Tallie Spencer December 13, 2024
Music 2028 Olympics Chairman Says There’s A Good Chance Kendrick Lamar Will Be Involved Just last month, Kendrick Lamar put on a historic performance during his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show with SZA. By Caroline Fisher March 20, 2025
Music Top Dawg Entertainment’s Lawyer Slams “Baseless” Allegations Against Label Executives Two women are suing TDE for alleged sexual harassment, assault, and more. By Caroline Fisher February 02, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Tells ASAP Relli He Didn’t Shoot At Him In Texts Shown In Court ASAP Rocky's assault trial continues. By Caroline Fisher January 30, 2025
Music Cardi B, Safaree & More Live It Up At Vybz Kartel’s First American Show In Two Decades Vybz Kartel announced his performance at Barclays Center last month, calling it "a monumental moment for me and the culture." By Caroline Fisher April 12, 2025
Music Dreamville Festival 2025 Reveals Set Times For J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu & More This will be the final Dreamville Festival from J. Cole and company, and they are definitely going out with a bang. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2025
Music Wack 100 Claims Mexican Gang Was Responsible For Tory Lanez Stabbing Tory Lanez was stabbed in prison earlier today, and now, Wack 100 is claiming to have exclusive details about what went down. By Alexander Cole May 12, 2025
Streetwear Future Unveils A New Hairstyle At The Met Gala And Fans Are Trying To Get Used To It Future remains one of the most beloved artists in the game and for the most part, fans have never seen him with short hair. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Slammed As A Hypocrite Over Playboi Carti Meet-Up In Atlanta Kendrick Lamar brought out Playboi Carti during his latest show in Atlanta on the "Grand National" tour with SZA. By Cole Blake May 01, 2025