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Music Milagro Gramz Starts New Media Fund After Losing Megan Thee Stallion Case A jury recently found Milagro Gramz liable for defaming Megan Thee Stallion, and now, she owes the femcee $75K. By Caroline Fisher December 02, 2025
TV "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" Turns 22: A Look Back Celebrate 22 years of "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," the groundbreaking fusion of hip hop & opera starring Beyoncé, that changed pop culture forever. By Erika Marie May 09, 2023
Music French Montana Skates By On A Technicality In Multi-Year Sampling Lawsuit French Montana had been locked into a copyright lawsuit with producer Eddie Lee Richardson over an instrumental. By Zachary Horvath October 17, 2025
Sports Beyonce To Headline Halftime Show Of Ravens-Texans' Christmas Day Game Netflix has landed Beyonce for the Christmas Day game. By Cole Blake November 18, 2024
Relationships A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Look Stunning At "Smurfs" Film Premiere Rihanna will be starring as Smurfette in the highly-anticipated movie, which hits theaters in the US on July 18th. By Cole Blake June 29, 2025
Music LL Cool J Speaks On Upcoming Album, Praises Q-Tip's Production The legendary rapper got fans excited for his first album in ten years on the Grammys red carpet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2023
Music Positive K Says Def Jam President Lyor Cohen Nearly Passed On Signing Redman Positive K says he helped influence Def Jam President Lyor Cohen into signing Redman. By Cole Blake September 25, 2022
Politics Political Commentator Hasan Piker Calls Drake Corny Hasan Piker was a guest on Ebro's new talk show and expressed his disdain for Drake and his pals Adin Ross and DJ Akademiks. By Zachary Horvath May 01, 2026
Music Jadakiss Explains How The LOX Have Stayed Together For Decades Jadakiss had one secret to share for the band's sustained presence. By Lavender Alexandria September 27, 2023
Pop Culture Dave East Is A "Big Fan" Of Pablo Escobar, Worked On "Fortune Favors The Bold" At His House Dave East says he admires Pablo Escobar's "mindset." By Caroline Fisher July 26, 2023
Music DJ Akademiks Clowned Over Video Of Playboi Carti Styling Him DJ Akademiks has been roasted over the years for numerous reasons, and this video is sure to be one that will be remembered forever. By Zachary Horvath March 05, 2026
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