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Music Prince Worked On Janelle Monae's "Dirty Money" Album Before He Died Prince's talents can be heard on Janelle Monae's upcoming album. By Chantilly Post February 27, 2018
Music Master P Claims To Be "The First Person To Believe In" 50 Cent The No Limit legend spoke about financing 50's first four shows when the G-Unit mogul was just starting up. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 05, 2023
Music Meek Mill Asks Why The U.S. Puts Money Into War But Not Education Meek Mill wants to know why the U.S. spends more on its military than its education system. By Cole Blake July 01, 2023
Music Swae Lee Reaches Confidential Settlement In Paternity Case With Child’s Mother Neither Swae Lee nor Marla Naranjo has publicly commented further on the outcome. By Tallie Spencer April 16, 2026
Music Kanye West Is Looks Excited For A Possible Drake Reunion After A Fan Asks For It Kanye West and Drake last shared a stage together at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015 for a Larry Hoover benefit concert. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 26, 2025
Music Fat Joe Holds It Down With Tiny Desk Concert Fat Joe holds it down with an impressive Tiny Desk Concert, running through hits like "Lean Back," "What's Luv," and more. By Mitch Findlay June 02, 2021
Music Rod Wave’s Legal Battle Over $27 Million Tour Problems Escalates Earlier this year, Rod Wave's former concert promoter Grizzly Touring LLC hit him with a massive $27 million lawsuit. By Caroline Fisher November 04, 2025
Music Snoop Dogg On How Faith Has Helped Him Following Brother's Death Snoop Dogg shared a series of family photos on Instagram after his brother passed away. By Cole Blake February 21, 2024
Music Lil Nas X Brings "Old Town Road" To "Desus & Mero" For Television Debut Desus & Mero also apply pressure on the young country star with an intense game of "Country Or Nah." By Aron A. May 07, 2019
Music Pooh Shiesty Heads To Court Amid Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case Pooh Shiesty and his crew are currently facing charges related to the kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. By Caroline Fisher April 08, 2026
Music Cardi B Says Her Sophomore Album Will Drop In 2024 Don't expect a new album from Cardi B before the end of the year. By Cole Blake September 09, 2023
Music Kool & The Gang Member Michael Sumler Dead At 71 After Car Crash Michael Sumler was best known for bringing his high energy to Kool & The Gang's live performances over the years. By Cole Blake May 28, 2025