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Music Travis Scott's First Headlining Concert Since Astroworld Tragedy Sells Out In Hours Travis Scott adds a second date at the O2 Arena after tickets sell out in under two hours. By Aron A. July 05, 2022
Music Memphis Bleek's "Drink Champs" Appearance Covers Jay-Z, Illegal Highs & More Whether it's the rowdy Roc-A-Fella days or his plans for his cannabis business, the Brooklyn MC has many animated stories to tell. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 23, 2023
Sneakers SZA Takes On Creative Lead Role At Vans In New Partnership SZA becomes Vans’ first-ever artistic director, kicking off a multi-year partnership that blends her vision with the brand’s heritage. By Ben Atkinson August 15, 2025
Music Drake Left Off Spotify's Top Albums List As Kendrick Lamar & SZA Dominate Spotify Wrapped is officially here, and as you can imagine, it has created another divide between Drake and Kendrick Lamar fans. By Alexander Cole December 03, 2025
Music Tinashe Eyes "Dancing With The Stars" Mirrorball Trophy In New Season Tinashe speaks on her competitive drive. By hnhh September 24, 2018
Music New Diddy Lawsuit Alleges Mogul Forced Jane Doe To Drink Before Assault Another Diddy lawsuit filed by a Jane Doe. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 13, 2025
Music Usher & Little Simz Get Grand On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update: Stream Our new "R&B Season" playlist update also includes cuts from Jermaine Dupri and Tommy Richman. Which one's your favorite? By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 11, 2024
Music XXXTENTACION's Family In Court Awaiting Verdict After over twelve hours of deliberation, X's family waits patiently as the rest of the world also awaits a verdict in the rapper's murder case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2023
Music The Weekend Tops 12 Billion Streams On Spotify In 2023 He was the 2nd most streamed artist of the year without even dropping an album. By Lavender Alexandria November 30, 2023
Music Lil Durk Won't Take The Stand In His Murder-For-Hire Trial Both the defense and the prosecution in Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial have rested their cases, which means closing arguments are next. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Storms Back To The Top Of The Billboard Hot 100 Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" isn't slowing down yet. By Cole Blake February 18, 2025
Music Dr. Dre's Former Counselor Files Restraining Order Against Him The real doctor speaks out. By Elias Andrews October 11, 2024