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Music Homeboy Sandman Dishes On Artistic Growth, Lyricism & The State Of The Culture The Queens wordsmith just released his new project "I Can't Sell These Either," and as you'll read, his mind isn't something to be sold out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2023
Music What Is Ariana Grande's Best-Selling Album? Ariana Grande has more than enough hits for any pop star, but this album has been a standout among her awarded discography. By Rain Adams November 08, 2023
Music Eminem's "Mockingbird": An Ode To Parenthood And Personal Redemption A stand-out from "Encore" that recently hit 1 billion streams on Spotify. By Axl Banks November 07, 2023
Music Diddy's Former "Making The Band" Member Dylan Dilinjah Reportedly Arrested For Assault Reggae and dancehall musician Dylan Dilinjah was spoofed by Chappelle's Show for his Diddy and Wyclef Jean clashes on "Making The Band." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2025
Viral Adin Ross Alleges He Left Playboi Carti Stranded For 10 Hours After Taking His Private Jet This was allegedly after Playboi Carti and Adin Ross' disastrous stream, which Carti ditched after a few minutes with a big bag from Kick. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2025
Music Drake's Stake Lawsuit In New Mexico In Limbo After Virginia Arbitration Ruling The lawsuit involving Drake and Stake in New Mexico is facing opposing proposals in court following the defendants' previous victories. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2026
Music Kurupt Says Eminem Covered His Rehab Costs During Alcohol Battle After seizures and a nearly three-week coma, Kurupt received private support from Eminem and Dr. Dre during his recovery. By Erika Marie August 05, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Admits He Was Heartbroken Over FERG's Name Change A$AP Rocky spoke to Jason Lee recently, and it was here that he offered his take on FERG's decision to change his name. By Alexander Cole August 05, 2026
Music Chris Bosh Reveals He Almost Died Six Months Ago Chris Bosh has dealt with some harrowing health issues as of late, and recently, he came clean about almost dying. By Alexander Cole August 03, 2026
Music 38 Spesh Defends Dissing Chrissy Lampkin Amid Jim Jones Beef 38 Spesh's issues with Jadakiss spilled out into Jim Jones and Chrissy Lampkin disses on Spesh's new song "Fool's Mate." By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 01, 2026
Tech SZA Blasts AI Music Platform Suno & Allegedly Calls Out Diplo's Support Of It SZA has previously been very critical of AI technology, and has now allegedly set her sights on Diplo having equity in Suno. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2026
Music BET Awards Announces Star-Studded List Of Performers For 2026 Ceremony The BET Awards are taking place on Sunday, June 28 in Los Angeles, and we now know the performers who will be taking the stage. By Alexander Cole June 17, 2026