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Music Vince Staples Depicts Mass Shooting In "Blackberry Marmalade" Music Video Vince Staples' new single "Blackberry Marmalade" is about racism in the United States and violent responses to (and from) its corrupt system. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026
Music Birdman Recalls Predicting Drake's Success According to Birdman, he could spot Drake's potential from a mile away. By Caroline Fisher January 27, 2024
Music Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, & More To Perform At Hip Hop 50 Live Mass Appeal & Live Nation are putting on a star-studded event in honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. By Cole Blake June 05, 2023
Music Big Sean Throws A Block Party In Detroit With His Non-Profit Foundation Don Weekend 2018 was a free event that featured arts and crafts, massages, 2k tournaments, and a "Black Panther" movie night. By Trevor Smith June 24, 2018
Music Russell Simmons Hits HBO With $20 Million Lawsuit Over “On The Record” Documentary Russell Simmons accuses the filmmakers behind "On The Record" of ignoring evidence that could potentially dispute the allegations he's facing. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Music Andrew Tate Denies Involvement In Kanye West's "HH" Nightclub Controversy Andrew Tate was among a group of controversial streamers who requested Kanye West's "Heil Hitler" at a club in Miami. By Cole Blake January 20, 2026
Music Prince's Estate Seeks To Pull Out Of TIDAL Deal Following Inflated Streaming Reports Allegations of inflated streaming numbers is a cause for concern to Prince's family. By Matthew Parizot June 19, 2018
Music John Legend Dedicates Emotional "BBMA" Performance To Wife Chrissy Teigen The Billboard Music Awards performance is the singer's first since he and his wife lost their baby boy. By Erika Marie October 14, 2020
Music Diddy Dealt Another "Horrific" Sexual Assault Lawsuit Amid Legal Woes These will likely never stop coming in. By Zachary Horvath September 24, 2024
Music Rihanna Shares Her Favorite Songs Of The Year To The Delight Of Afrobeats Fans She shared some eclectic picks for her favorite music of 2023. By Lavender Alexandria December 21, 2023
Music Ariana Grande "Did Not Allow" Carole Baskin To Be In "Stuck With U" Video Ariana Grande clarified that she "did not allow or approve" a clip of "Tiger King" star Carole Baskin to be included in her and Justin Bieber's "Stuck With U" music video. By Lynn S. May 08, 2020
Music Chrisean Rock Claims Diddy Was "Always Innocent" During Ray J Stream Chrisean Rock recently pulled up to stream with Ray J, who has been one of Diddy's most staunch defenders as of late. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 06, 2025