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Pop Culture Michael Che Reveals Kanye West Apologized After Tense “SNL” Encounter The new Kanye West documentary "In Whose Name" was filmed over six years and covers some of the rapper's most controversial moments. By Caroline Fisher September 26, 2025
Music New Photos Appear To Contradict Lizzo's Accusers, Performer To Sue For "False" Allegations Lizzo's attorney says the dancers were "gleefully reveling" in the topless show mentioned in their lawsuit. By Caroline Fisher August 23, 2023
Music Erica Banks Seems To Defend Her Controversial BBL Against The Haters At The BET Awards Erica Banks' cosmetic procedures and previous statements on BBLs and other enhancements have gotten her in hot water. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2024
Original Content Rakim's Biggest Hits From His 40 Year Career One of hip hop's most influential figures, here is a list of Rakim's biggest hits! Which is your favorite from the GOAT? By Wyatt Westlake May 15, 2023
Music Soulja Boy Embarrassed By Alleged Victim's Lawyer For Wearing "Fake Glasses" To Court In Sex Battery Case Soulja Boy has been accused of alleged sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, and more in the lawsuit. By Cole Blake April 08, 2025
Music Joe Budden Laughs At Hate Post Trolling Drake For Gambling Livestream Both Joe Budden and Drake have taken various shots at one another on social media over the years. By Cole Blake August 12, 2025
Music Lil Nas X Says He Needs "A Lil More Time" To Craft His "Dope" EP In due time. By Chantilly Post May 14, 2019
Music Drake Beats Out Kendrick Lamar On Top Spotify Artists List Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been going back and forth since 2024, and the Spotify Wrapped numbers tell an interesting story. By Alexander Cole December 03, 2025
Pop Culture Real Boston Richey's Sister Ruthlessly Goes After Tatiana Chanell Over Her Damning Assault Allegations Tatiana Chanell, girlfriend of Real Boston Richey, is apparently lying about a lot of things according to the rapper's sister. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2025
Music Fat Joe's Lawyer Responds To Shocking $20 Million Lawsuit Fat Joe is being represented by attorney Joe Tacopina, who has been in other high-profile hip-hop cases such as A$AP Rocky's assault trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2025
Music Jermaine Dupri Reveals The Difficulty Of Breaking 90s R&B Group Xscape Because Of Looks Not Vocals Jermaine Dupri's So So Def record label has created several of the biggest names in music, including Bow Wow and Jagged Edge. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 20, 2025
Music Blueface's Mom Karlissa Saffold Explains Sexyy Red Beef This was definitely one of the most odd and seemingly unnecessary feuds to pop up in hip-hop this year, but here we are. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 28, 2024