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Music Wack 100 Claps Back At DJ Akademiks For Claiming Police Questioned Wack Over Big U Case Various media figures somewhat associated with the Big U case have denied claims like these from DJ Akademiks, including Wack 100 and Adam22. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2025
Music Drake Shows Off How Much He Sweats During Tour Shows Drake showed off exactly how much energy he puts into his live shows. By Lavender Alexandria March 21, 2024
Music Jadakiss Thanks 50 Cent For Showing His Aunt & Mother Love At Recent Outing Kiss' mom and aunt recently had the opportunity to grab a photo with Fif. By Ben Mock December 30, 2023
Numbers The Weeknd & Ariana Grande's "Save Your Tears" Hits #1 On Billboard The Weeknd and Ariana Grande's star-powered remix of "Save Your Tears" has officially locked down the number one spot on the Billboard charts. By Mitch Findlay May 03, 2021
Music Aretha Franklin's Death Certificate Confirms She Died Of Pancreatic Cancer Aretha's death certificate paints a broader picture of her deteriorating health. By Devin Ch August 17, 2018
Music Latto Enters "Song Of The Summer" Conversation With Jamaica-Set Video For New Song "Somebody" Latto has been romantically linked to several rappers; however, her relationship status has never been confirmed. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 17, 2025
Original Content Vince Staples, "Cry Baby," & The Expectations We Place On Rappers Why has Vince Staples' "Cry Baby" become so divisive? The answer may have less to do with the music & more to do with how audiences view Black artists. By Erika Marie June 15, 2026
Music N.O.R.E. Shares Update On His Weight Loss Journey: "They Saying Imma Clone" N.O.R.E. is the latest celebrity on a weight loss journey after 50 Cent made headlines last week. By Cole Blake January 31, 2024
Music OMB Bloodbath Accused Of Assisting Violent Gang Murder The rising Houston rapper was indicted on RICO charges for her alleged involvement in a 2017 shooting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 12, 2023
Music ASAP Ant Labels ASAP Relli A "Rat" Following ASAP Rocky's Not Guilty Verdict Relli is going to have to face the noise and even more so now that Rocky is free. By Zachary Horvath February 19, 2025
Music Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR's "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" Returns To Apple Music's Top Spot The new music video for Drake's solo cut "NOKIA" likely contributed to the PARTYNEXTDOOR collab album's continued success. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Rihanna Calls Childish Gambino "One Of My Favorites" After Diamond Ball Rihanna is feeling Bino's sound. By Karlton Jahmal September 14, 2018