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Music Drake Shows Off Unique Memorabilia Once Owned By Pablo Escobar Drake is one of the biggest collectors in all of rap and he's just revealed a new purchase he made courtesy of Pablo Escobar's estate. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
TV Sarah Palin Raps "Baby Got Back" On "The Masked Singer" Sarah Palin is full of surprises and shocked "The Masked Singer" fans when she rapped Sir-Mix-a-Lot's classic hit on the hit show. By Erika Marie March 12, 2020
Music J. Cole Doesn't Want To Play His Favorite Hip-Hop Around His Children J. Cole recalled how his stepfather introduced him to Tupac as a kid during his new Apple Music interview with Nadeska Alexis. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2026
Music Kanye West Tones Down Egregious Diddy Reference On “Bianca” Song Jury selection began in Diddy's criminal case on Monday morning in New York City and will continue throughout the week. By Cole Blake May 06, 2025
Politics Kanye West Is Now An "Enemy Of Ukraine" After Traveling To Moscow Kanye West's trip to Moscow didn't sit well with Ukraine. By Cole Blake July 02, 2024
Music Submit Your Music For The "Heat Seekers" Contest: Week Five Artist Spotlights Take a look at three new artists in Week 5 of our "Heat Seekers" contest. By Kyle Rooney April 25, 2019
Music Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign Submit For Grammy Consideration In Several Categories The "Vultures" duo is hoping to take home several awards. By Cole Blake October 12, 2024
Music 6ix9ine GF's Assault Case Dismissed, Rapper Wouldn’t Cooperate With Police All charges against Jade have been dropped By Lamar Banks October 06, 2022
Music Drake Collaborator Gordo Teases Getting Back "To Work" After Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" Gordo hinted at getting back in the studio. By Cole Blake November 23, 2024
Music Beyonce & Jay Z Attend City Of Hope Gala To Praise Music Executive Jon Platt Jon Platt was the man of the hour last night. By Chantilly Post October 12, 2018
Music Nicki Minaj Names Rihanna & Taylor Swift Among Her Favorite Girls In The Music Industry Nicki Minaj honors her favorites of all time. By Bryson "Boom" Paul January 19, 2025
Music Big Sean Working In The Studio With James Fauntleroy Could we get a new collab between Big Sean and James Fauntleroy in the future? By Alex Zidel February 22, 2018