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Original Content Why "Take Care" Is Drake's Best Album On the 10th anniversary of Drake's sophomore album "Take Care," we reflect on why it is among the most important albums in his discography. By Rose Lilah November 15, 2021
Music Danny Boy Questions If Snoop Dogg Hasn't Worked With Him Because Of His Sexuality The former Death Row singer, who happens to be gay, has worked with Rap legends from the infamous label, but now Danny speaks on Snoop not acknowledging his contributions. By Erika Marie April 29, 2022
Music Immature's Romeo Confirms Brandy Norwood Caused Him To Go Blind In One Eye That eye patch was more than just a fashion statement. By Erika Marie October 30, 2019
Original Content A Guide To Nicki Minaj's Best Bars Of All Time Nicki Minaj has always been about the bars. By E Gadsby April 24, 2018
Music Sukihana Clarifies What She Meant When She Said She "Sold Her Soul" Some fans still believe in the myth that one can sell their soul. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2024
Original Content Pour Up: A Complete List Of Rapper Alcohol Brands From Drake to E-40, here is our list of rappers investing, creating or creatively steering liquor brands. By Karlton Jahmal January 25, 2018
Pop Culture Anderson .Paak & Mariah Carey Spark Dating Rumors After Fancy Dinner Linkup This isn't actually the first time the multi-instrumentalist has been linked to someone else post-divorce. By Zachary Horvath December 23, 2024
Music Kid Cudi Details His “Heartbreaking” Falling Out With Kanye West According to Kid Cudi, his former friend Kanye West has said some things that there is simply "no coming back from." By Caroline Fisher August 13, 2025
Music J. Cole Lays Out Strict Rules For His Fans During Club Appearance J. Cole was at the club to promote "The Fall-Off," after releasing the project as his seventh studio album, last Friday. By Cole Blake February 11, 2026
Music Kevin Gates Claims He Once Shot Himself Amid Bout With Depression Kevin Gates spoke candidly about his struggles with drug addiction on the latest episode of Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Music Kanye West Collaborator Tobias Smith Suddenly Passes Away At 43 Tobias Smith had an accomplished music career quietly behind the scenes, racking up Grammy wins and sharing his talents with AEW. By Zachary Horvath January 30, 2026
Music J. Cole Addresses Apology To Kendrick Lamar In New Freestyle J. Cole infamous apologized to Kendrick Lamar, which led to some anger from hip-hop fans. Now, he's talking about it. By Alexander Cole January 27, 2026