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Music Cardi B Delivers Scintillating NPR Tiny Desk Performance Cardi B delivered her NPR Tiny Desk concert on Monday, and it was filled with some of the biggest hits of her career. By Alexander Cole October 19, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Defends Drake's "ICEMAN" As AOTY & Roasts J. Cole At ComplexCon DJ Akademiks, Jordan Rose, Adam22, and French Montana debated if Drake, J. Cole, or others had the 2026 album of the year at ComplexCon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2026
Music Jimmy Kimmel Jabs Kanye West: "Voices In His Head Are Starting To Talk Sense!" Jimmy Kimmel seems to welcome Kanye West back into the group-chat. By Mitch Findlay November 01, 2018
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
Pop Culture Anderson .Paak Tapped By BTS To Drum During Their "Yet To Come" Performance: Watch The 36-year-old previously expressed his desire to work with BTS; looks like he made his dreams come true. By Hayley Hynes June 13, 2022
Music ScHoolboy Q's "CrasH Talk" Has Received Early Praise From Fans ScHoolboy Q's "CrasH Talk" reveals the loyalty of Q's fanbase. By Mitch Findlay April 26, 2019
Music Bow Wow Analyzes How Jermaine Dupri's Catalog Is Better Than Diddy All Day In New Interview Bow Wow joined Jermaine Dupri's So So Def in 2000. He released his first single, "Bounce With Me," that same year. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 12, 2025
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 Diddy Accepted Into Drug Treatment Program That Could Help Reduce His Sentence After being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, Diddy is serving over four years in prison. By Cole Blake November 12, 2025
Politics Rihanna Goes Off On "Karen" Commenters Upset With Her Election Fraud Joke Rihanna wasn't phased by the backlash. By Cole Blake November 05, 2024
TV Doja Cat Is Set To Host The Upcoming 2021 MTV VMAs Doja Cat will be making her hosting debut at the 2021 MTV VMAs on Sunday, September 12th. By Hayley Hynes August 25, 2021
Music DJ Khaled Flaunts $1.8 Million Ultra-Rare Rolex At Reserve Cup Miami DJ Khaled isn't shy about his impressive watch collection, and shows off his luxury pieces whenever he gets a chance. By Caroline Fisher January 27, 2026