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Music Spotify Now Includes Producer & Songwriter Credits The streaming giant is now giving credit to more industry professionals. By David Saric February 02, 2018
TV Big Sean Discusses The Return Of His Character "Tristian" On Lena Waithe's "Twenties" Big Sean has officially returned to Lena Waithe's BET series "Twenties." By Joshua Robinson October 28, 2021
Music DJ Paul's "Mafia Radio": YFN Lucci Explains Difference Between Albums & Mixtapes YFN Lucci unpacks the difference between mixtapes and albums with DJ Paul, also touching on whether features are overrated now. By Alex Zidel January 05, 2021
Music SZA & Lizzo Recorded A "Handful Of Tracks": "She Gets Me" Lizzo lent a helping hand on "F2F," and we may hear more from these two if a deluxe version of "SOS" hits the streets. By Erika Marie December 19, 2022
Music Kehlani Explains The Meaning Behind Her Album Title "Blue Water Road" Following the release of her newest project, Kehlani sat down with Apple Music to explain the inspiration behind her work. By Lawrencia Grose May 01, 2022
Music Wu-Tang Clan Tap Ernie Johnson Jr. To Narrate Stunning "The Final Chamber" Tour Trailer Wu-Tang Clan's last group tour, "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" with Run The Jewels, begins June 6 in Baltimore. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 03, 2025
Music Just Blaze Turns 43 A very happy birthday to one of hip-hop's greatest producers, the legendary Just Blaze, who turns forty-three today. By Mitch Findlay January 08, 2021
Music BROCKHAMPTON Plot Comeback With Mysterious Teaser BROCKHAMPTON has returned to hype their upcoming project with a mysterious teaser called "Meet The Roadrunners." By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021
Music Quavo & Takeoff's Street Racing Movie Finally Gets A Release Date Quavo and Takeoff are going to be on screen together one last time later this spring as the makers of "Takeover" have exciting news. By Zachary Horvath March 12, 2026
Music Peter Rosenberg Calls Nicki Minaj A "Loser" After Nicki Minaj appeared at the White House, Peter Rosenberg shared his unfiltered thoughts on the rapper during a recent broadcast. By Erika Marie July 09, 2026
Music DMX Faced A Scorpion In Wild Story From Cassidy The Philly MC told a story that displayed the late legend's bravery, sense of adventure, and fascination with animals. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2023
Music Jennifer Lopez Falls On Stage During Vegas Residency & Recovers Perfectly Jennifer Lopez was back on her feet in no time. By Chantilly Post September 24, 2018