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Music A$AP Rocky Speaks On Colorism In New "Cyberpunk 2077" Song A$AP Rocky says he used to want to be "light-skinned" when he was younger in his new song for Cyberpunk 2077. By Alex Zidel December 10, 2020
Music Tony Yayo Snaps Back At DMX, Calls Him A "Crack Head" Tony Yayo finally responded to DMX's criticisms about his lyrical abilities following a mixup about Lloyd Banks. By Erika Marie May 30, 2020
Original Content Smokepurpp Is A Florida Jit: On New Album, Lil Pump Friendship & Quitting Lean EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Smokepurpp reveals the album release date for "Florida Jit," announces his new reality show, and speaks on his collaborations with Rick Ross, Lil Pump, and more. By Alex Zidel May 29, 2020
Music J Balvin Cancelled By Shakira Fans For Seemingly Throwing Shade During Interview Shakira fans got #JBalvinIsOverParty trending after the singer appeared to be throwing some shade at her during an interview with the Black Eyed Peas. By Lynn S. June 25, 2020
Music Tevin Campbell Threatens Legal Action Against Jaguar Wright Over Accusations Wright claimed that the "Can We Talk" singer was once a prostitute who sold sex for drugs. By Erika Marie October 02, 2020
Music Lizzo Shoots Her Shot At DaBaby After His Nudes Allegedly Leak Lizzo liked what she saw. By Noah C December 22, 2019
Music The Weeknd's New Album May Be Dropping Sooner Than Expected The Weeknd shared some cryptic captions on Instagram this week, possibly hinting that "Chapter VI" will be dropping as soon as this weekend. By Lynn S. February 12, 2020
Music Lil Cease Gives Props To "Mob Wives" Star Drita D'Avanzo For 6ix9ine Diss Track Lil Cease gave Drita D'Avanzo a fire emoji after she shared her Tekashi 6ix9ine diss track on Instagram. By Erika Marie May 20, 2020
Original Content Instagram Gallery: City Girls The favorite female duo, made up of JT and Yung Miami, are thriving. By Taya Coates June 13, 2021
Music Freddie Gibbs Says Losing Grammy To Nas Inspired New Single Freddie Gibbs details how "Big Boss Rabbit," which samples Nas' "You're Da Man," was inspired by the Grammy loss. By Aron A. April 05, 2021
Music Cardi B, Lil Nas X, DaBaby & More Claim Spots On Most-Viewed Videos Of 2019 List Hip hop artists absolutely dominated the list. By Lynn S. December 05, 2019
Music Michael Jackson's Estate Issues Statement On 10th Anniversary Of Singer's Death On the day that marks a decade since Michael Jackson's passing, the late singer's estate encourages fans with a positive message. By Aron A. June 25, 2019