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Original Content Who Discovered Jack Harlow? He's one of this generation's biggest artists, and we're revisiting his rise. By Ferri Trust April 07, 2023
Music Kelly Rowland's "Chasing Destiny" Group Says She Hasn't Been Involved In Their Career Rowland created the group on a docuseries but hasn't been involved with developing their career now that the show is over. By Erika Marie May 18, 2019
Music DDG & Nick Cannon Insult Each Other's Parenting In "Wild 'N Out" Rap Battle DDG dissed Nick Cannon's many children with many women, whereas Cannon brought up the rapper and streamer's custody issues with Halle Bailey. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026
Music Toronto Mayor Says She's "Excited" For Drake's "ICEMAN" Drake confirmed that his highly anticipated album, "ICEMAN," is dropping on Friday, May 15th. By Cole Blake April 22, 2026
Music Feds Claim Pooh Shiesty Spoke With Probation Officer Before Gucci Mane Kidnapping Federal authorities also reportedly claimed they don't have any hard evidence proving their allegations that Pooh Shiesty robbed Gucci Mane. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026
Music Dave East On "King Of New York" Talks: "Keep Me Out Of That" Dave East names a few people who should be in the conversation. By Alex Zidel November 18, 2019
Music Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda Go Off Dave Blunts In Viral Rant Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda spoke about Dave Blunts' song, "First Day Out The Hospital," on their new podcast, "The Real Report." By Cole Blake February 09, 2026
Music BET Awards 2017: Full List Of Winners Live-updated as the show goes on. By Milca P. June 25, 2017
Music Bad Bunny Hit With $16 Million Lawsuit Over Allegedly Stolen Vocal Sample Bad Bunny received a similar lawsuit in 2023 from his ex girlfriend, alleging that he and his team used her vocals without permission. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026
Music Big U Accuses Jail Officials Of Endangering His Life By Taking His Breathing Machine Big U was arrested as part of a massive federal racketeering complaint which accused him of being a member of the Rollin' 60s gang. By Cole Blake January 06, 2026
Music YNW Melly's Lawyers Seek To Hide Murder Charges From Witness Tampering Case YNW Melly will soon face trial on charges of allegedly pressuring a witness to drop their testimony in his 2023 double murder mistrial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2026
Music Kanye West's Camp Claims There's No A.I. On New Album "BULLY" Kanye West's manager Pete Jideonwo and Ye's former chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos said "BULLY" will not engage in previous A.I. usage. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2026