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Music Dr. Dre's Passion For Snoop Dogg's New Album Matches "The Chronic," Smitty Says Smitty says that Dr. Dre is as excited for Snoop Dogg's new album as he was with "The Chronic." By Cole Blake May 31, 2023
Music Mariah Carey Announces She’s Finished Writing Her Memoir The music legend is finally done working on the memoir first announced last year. By Madusa S. July 09, 2020
Music Vince Staples' "Norf Norf" Goes Gold Vince Staples' "Norf Norf" earns a major milestone. By Mitch Findlay February 26, 2018
Music Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, GloRilla & More Announced As 2025 BET Awards Performers Leon Thomas and Teyana Taylor also join GloRilla, Lil Wayne, and Playboi Carti as 2025 BET Awards performers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2025
Music Anita Baker Removes Babyface From Tour After His Fanbase Bullies Her Online Anita Baker is removing Babyface from her ongoing tour. By Cole Blake June 13, 2023
Music Childish Gambino Previews His New Album With Foushee & Steve Lacy At NYC Listening Event "Bando Stone & The New World" is coming out very soon, and from what we can gather, Childish Gambino built a beautiful world here. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 07, 2024
Music Jeezy's Entire Mixtape Discography Now On Streaming Services On a day in which we celebrated the trap icon's 46th birthday, he ended up giving us 13 gifts on his special day. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2023
Pop Culture Spike Lee Pours Praise On A$AP Rocky & Denzel Washington For "Highest 2 Lowest" Roles On "The Tonight Show" Spike Lee shouted out Denzel Washington and A$AP Rock for their acting work in his upcoming film, "Highest 2 Lowest." By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
Music Ravyn Lenae's New Album Receives All The Love On Our "R&B Season" Update R&B lovers should also check out AUGUST 08's latest release. By Hayley Hynes May 22, 2022
Music Lil Durk Admits He Hasn't Listened To His New Album, "Deep Thoughts" Lil Durk is currently residing behind bars in California while awaiting trial in his murder-for-hire case. By Cole Blake April 28, 2025
Music Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Are Two For Two With "Pinata" Follow-Up "Bandana" Freddie Gibbs & Madlib enlists seasoned veterans such as Killer Mike, Pusha-T, Yasiin Bey & more for "Bandana." By Aron A. June 28, 2019
Music Laura Ingraham Mistakes Nicki Minaj For Cardi B During Cringeworthy On-Air Moment Laura Ingraham was discussing Nicki Minaj's appearance at a Donald Trump event when she incorrectly attributed her rival's song to her. By Zachary Horvath January 29, 2026