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Music Usher Claims He's Going To "Wake Up R&B" Given the soulful legend's Vegas residency and teases concerning new music, fans are expecting something big from the superstar soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 10, 2023
Music PRhyme Talk New Album, 2 Chainz, And Whether Premier Will Ever Do Trap If you're talking to Royce Da 5'9" and DJ Premier, you better put some respect on 2 Chainz' name. By Mitch Findlay March 23, 2018
Music Diddy Celebrates His Daughter Chance's Birthday On Instagram Amid Social Media Return Diddy came back to Instagram not too long ago, and while he hasn't posted much, it seems like he's not addressing any of his allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 21, 2024
Relationships RZA Says A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Naming Their Son After Him Is An "Honor" A$AP Rocky and Rihanna welcomed their first son, RZA, back in May 2022, and have had two more children since. By Cole Blake April 29, 2026
Music Missy Elliott Shows Appreciation For Lil Wayne After Thoughtful Gift Tunechi presented the rap icon with a custom gift. By Noah Grant May 26, 2023
Music Philly's Mayor Takes Photo With Jay-Z Following "Made In America" Controversy Looks like Made In America has moved past a hurdle. By Milca P. July 31, 2018
Music Beyonce Shouts Out Her "Husband" In Humorous Interaction During "Cowboy Carter" Tour Stop Beyonce once again brushed shoulders with an old part of her fandom's history, and she was all smiles during the exchange. By Devin Morton July 06, 2025
Politics Charlamagne Tha God Labels Criticism Of Nelly For Performing At Donald Trump's Inauguration Hypocritical Charlamagne Tha God says the criticism should be aimed at the politicians. By Cole Blake January 21, 2025
Music Cardi B Delivers Major Update On New Album While Venting About Delays Fans have been patiently waiting for Cardi B's sophomore album for years, and now, it looks like it's right around the corner. By Caroline Fisher May 24, 2025
Viral 6ix9ine's Chaotic Prison Arrival Was Surrounded By Fans & Reporters: Watch The New York rapper was arrested in the Dominican Republic last Friday for allegedly assaulting two men on the island. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 16, 2023
Music It's Lit! This Travis Scott Christmas Light Show Is A Must Watch One music fan is getting creative with his Christmas lights this year. By Alexander Cole December 21, 2018
Politics Zohran Mamdani Dances To Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" While Clubbing In NYC Zohran Mamdani is currently leading in the majority of polls as the Democratic nominee New York City’s mayoral race. By Cole Blake November 03, 2025