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Politics San Antonio's Mayor Calls For Cancelation Of Kanye West's Concert Kanye West's upcoming shows in the United States are in Tampa, Chicago, and San Antonio, which Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is not happy about. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2026
Original Content Juneteenth 2026: 15 Hip Hop & Soul Classics That Celebrate Black Joy & Pride Music has helped preserve stories & strengthen communities. These records continue to hold a special place in Juneteenth celebrations & beyond. By Erika Marie June 19, 2026
Sports Shannon Sharpe Makes Super Bowl Halftime Show Case For Chris Brown And Kanye West The NFL season is still three months away, and Shannon Sharpe is already starting the Super Bowl Halftime Show conversation. By Alexander Cole June 22, 2026
Sports The Knicks Owed Hip-Hop A Championship For 50 years, hip-hop treated the Knicks like a cultural constant. The championship finally returned the favor. By Aron A. June 18, 2026
Music Fivio Foreign Reacts To Alicia Keys & Yung Miami Performing At Knicks Parade Fivio Foreign hoped to see the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade this week, but he's not hating on Alicia Keys and Yung Miami's slots. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2026
Music Halsey Gets Into Viral Spat With Anthony Fantano Over "The Great Impersonator" Review Anthony Fantano is no fan of Halsey's music, and now, the singer is coming out with her own thoughts on the matter. By Alexander Cole June 22, 2026
Relationships Cardi B Alleges One Of Her Exes Threatened Self-Harm Following Breakup Cardi B was on X Spaces recently, where she spoke about her recent breakups and the fallouts that have followed suit. By Alexander Cole June 23, 2026
Music Drake Officially Most Streamed Artist Ever On Apple Music Drake is nonstop. By Tallie Spencer June 18, 2026
Music Tyler, The Creator Calls For The Death Of AI Data Centers Tyler, The Creator speaks out against the expansion of AI data centers in Georgia and the environmental harm it causes. By Aron A. June 19, 2026
Music Don Toliver Shows Off His New "Octane" Porsche 918 Spyder Don Toliver was spotted with his Porsche 918 Spyder, featuring a Texas "OCTANE" plate tied to his latest album. By Ben Atkinson June 18, 2026
Sports Fat Joe & Remy Ma Turn Up While Performing "Lean Back" At The Knicks Parade The New York Knicks had their championship parade today, with Fat Joe and Remy Ma giving the fans a rendition of "Lean Back." By Alexander Cole June 18, 2026
Music Beyoncé Narrates Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Hair Transformation Jay-Z received plenty of reactions for changing up his hair, and now, Beyoncé is showing off the secret behind that change. By Alexander Cole June 22, 2026