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Music Sam Sneak, Nipsey Hussle, Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa Tease 4/20 Banger According to Rick Ross and Sam Sneak, the ultimate 4/20 banger is en route. By Mitch Findlay April 20, 2018
Music Sexyy Red Clears The Air Surrounding Chief Keef Relationship Rumors Sexyy Red and Chief Keef have thrown fans for a loop for the past year or so, but a new interview saw her speak on their bond more honestly. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2024
Music Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion Giving Away $1 Million To Celebrate "WAP" Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are partnering with Cash App and Twitter to give away $1 million to celebrate women empowerment following the success of their #1 single "WAP." By Alex Zidel August 19, 2020
Music The Weeknd & Jacquees Smoothly Slide Into Our "R&B Season" Playlist Vibe out to our R&B-focused playlist on Spotify. By Noah C February 23, 2020
Music A$AP Rocky Talks New Music & Getting Locked Up In Sweden On "Desus & Mero" The rapper got candid with Desus & Mero. By Nancy Jiang November 06, 2021
Music DJ Akademiks Points Out Foolio Fans Predicting His Death Under Pre-Shooting Instagram Post DJ Akademiks revisited Foolio's Instagram post from over a week ago in which he dropped the address for his birthday party. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 24, 2024
Music Private Investigator Alleges Jay-Z Accuser Admitted Mogul Didn’t Sexually Assault Her Allegedly, the anonymous woman who sued Jay-Z also accused her attorney Tony Buzbee of pushing her into it. By Caroline Fisher March 05, 2025
Music J. Cole's Manager Responds To Fans Pleading For Shows In Bigger Markets J. Cole's manager tries to quell some of the fans complaints. By Zachary Horvath November 14, 2023
Politics Nicki Minaj Praises Donald Trump's Message About Christian Persecution Nicki Minaj advocated for full religious freedom after reading President Donald Trump's claims about Christians in Nigeria. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Grand National" Setlist Still Includes Drake-Assisted Songs This is both a testament to Drake's hit-making ability and to Kendrick Lamar and SZA's confidence in reclaiming their contributions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 20, 2025
Music Young Thug Trial Is A "Dumpster Fire" According To Georgia's Former Judicial Chair Lester Tate referred specifically to the dispute over Judge Ural Glanville's recusal dilemma in the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 13, 2024
Music Jay-Z Fans Left Frustrated With Massive Ticket Queues For His Yankee Stadium Shows Jay-Z will be performing back-to-back concerts in celebration of his iconic albums, "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Blueprint." By Cole Blake March 23, 2026