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Music RZA Admits Panic & Acceptance Over Martin Shkreli Buying Wu-Tang Clan Album RZA reflected on Martin Shkreli buying the one-of-one Wu-Tang Clan album "Once Upon A Time In Shaolin" before his controversies emerged. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2026
Sports Missy Elliott & H.E.R. Will Team Up For A Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl Commercial The GRAMMY-winning musicians come together for Super Bowl LIV to help promote Pepsi's new sugar-free soda option. By Keenan Higgins January 21, 2020
Music Jermaine Dupri Thinks "Hip Hop Is Hurting & Needs Reviving" He added that rap "became a little stale," but he's working on a record with this Louisiana artist. By Erika Marie January 11, 2023
Music T.I. Settles Lawsuit With Former Restaurant Employees T.I. settles a debt with some scorned employees. By Mitch Findlay February 20, 2018
Music Playboi Carti Promises Streamer University’s Young Dabo With Pelle Pelle Collection Playboi Carti partnered with Pelle Pelle for it's revival in early 2025. The brand supported his number-one selling album, MUSIC. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Numbers Lil Baby & Lil Durk Score Gold With DJ Khaled's "Every Chance I Get" The duo helped Khaled secure a pair of certifications. By Madusa S. June 16, 2021
Music Trevor Noah Will Host The 2021 GRAMMY Awards Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony. By Deja Goode November 24, 2020
Music Lil B Is Looking To Secure That University Degree The Based God is looking to pursue academia. By Mitch Findlay December 08, 2017
Music Lil Durk Fights Back Against Gag Order Limiting Legal Team's Public Statements Lil Durk's legal team reportedly argued the government wants to "throw rocks and then hide its hands" by suppressing Durk's narrative. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 09, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Explains Why "HISS" Single Helped Her Depression Meg won the beef in more ways than one. By Elias Andrews May 30, 2024
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj Shows Her Support For JT's "No Bars" Nicki Minaj approves of JT's new single. By Caroline Fisher July 16, 2023
Music Pooh Shiesty's Lawyers Claim He's In Jail Cell For 23 Hours A Day Pooh Shiesty's lawyers alleged his visitation hours have been cut in solitary confinement, which authorities claim is for his protection. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 16, 2026