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Music JAY-Z Delivers Statement On Headlining The Super Bowl Halftime Show JAY-Z is going to be the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer and after an announcement last night, he offered up a statement. By Alexander Cole October 27, 2026
Relationships Kevin Gates Must Fork Over $1M From Music Catalog Sales To Dreka Gates Kevin Gates will have to give Dreka a significant portion of the proceeds from his music catalogue sales. By Aron A. October 22, 2026
Music Joe Budden Explains Why Kanye West Will Come Out During JAY-Z's Super Bowl Halftime Show With JAY-Z performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Joe Budden seems to believe an unlikely reunion is on the horizon. By Alexander Cole October 28, 2026
Music Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Perform Their Classics With Jay-Z At SoFi Stadium Jay-Z was performing at SoFi Stadium on Saturday night and brought out two legends in Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. By Alexander Cole October 25, 2026
Music John Legend Has Reservations About Reuniting With Kanye West Despite their complicated history, John Legend is open to a private conversation but believes Kanye West has more amends to make. By Erika Marie October 24, 2026
Music Funk Flex Speaks Out After Physical Altercation With Music Executive At Knicks Game Funk Flex responded to reports that he got assaulted on Tuesday night, and now, he is taking aim at music executive Shadow Stokes. By Alexander Cole October 21, 2026
TV Funk Flex Offers His Side Of The Story Following Fight With TT Torrez & Shadow Stokes Funk Flex was on his show on Hot 97 last night, where he offered his own account of the TT Torrez and Shadow Stokes situation. By Alexander Cole October 23, 2026
Music John Legend Previews Fiery Track "Bodies On The Floor" With Clipse John Legend and Pharrell Williams are dropping "Muse" tonight, and the album comes complete with a Clipse feature. By Alexander Cole October 22, 2026
Music Lil Durk Reportedly Offers Music Earnings As Part Of Bail Package Sony is also willing to put up $1M for his bond. By Aron A. October 28, 2026
Streetwear Drake Rocks Chrome Hearts To Continue His Birthday Celebrations Drake wore a Chrome Hearts leopard-print jacket and red leather pants to his second New York birthday party on Saturday. By Ben Atkinson October 26, 2026
Music NFL Announces JAY-Z As Super Bowl Halftime Show Performer With Teaser Trailer: Watch JAY-Z has been officially announced as the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 14 in Inglewood, California. By Alexander Cole October 26, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks & Drake Share A Toast In New York City During 40th Birthday Bash Drake had his 40th birthday part in New York City on Friday, and DJ Akademiks was one of the guests in attendance. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2026