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Music What Is Conscious Rap? Hip Hop As A Catalyst For Social Change Let’s dive into Hip Hop’s most introspective subgenre. By Demi Phillips January 02, 2024
Music Toni Braxton Testifies Against Alleged Thief Of Birdman's $1 Million Engagement Ring Toni Braxton goes face to face with the thief accused of stealing $2.5 of her most prized jewelry. By Devin Ch July 12, 2019
Music Rihanna Opens Up About Rediscovering "Fun" In Making Music With her ninth studio album one of the year's most anticipated drops, Rihanna took a moment to open up about rediscovering the "fun" in making music. By Mitch Findlay October 01, 2020
Music DJ Akademiks Explains Why Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR Aren't Dropping The Same Day As The Weeknd Ak believes this is secret promo for "Hurry Up Tomorrow." By Zachary Horvath January 29, 2025
Music Dawaun Parker Talks Dr. Dre's Coach-Like Production Process Coach Dre is in the building. By Mitch Findlay February 07, 2020
Music Megan Thee Stallion Gets Flowers From Beyoncé, Shows Off Acting Skills On IG Megan Thee Stallion received a floral arrangement from Beyoncé to celebrate her first No. 1 single, and later she tested her acting skills on Instagram. By Erika Marie May 27, 2020
Pop Culture 50 Cent Crowned "Funniest Rapper" By Nems, Freddie Gibbs & Tyler, The Creator Among Runner-Ups Fif is pretty much the king of clowning other rappers and having fun in the process according to the Coney Island comedian. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 30, 2022
Music Rubi Rose Hops On Sexyy Red's "Hood Hottest Princess" Tour Sexyy Red has added a new special guest to her roster. By Caroline Fisher November 01, 2023
Music Meek Mill Apologizes For Filming Music Video At Jubilee House In Ghana "I’m just not here for no separation of anything black," said the rapper after facing backlash. By Erika Marie January 09, 2023
Music Drake Breaks His Own Record On Apple Music Thanks To "ICEMAN" Drake has numerous hits on his new album, "ICEMAN," and that is being reflected in the streaming numbers on Apple Music. By Alexander Cole July 23, 2026
Music Issa Rae Teases Season 3 Of "Insecure" With New Trailer "Insecure" is coming! By Milca P. June 03, 2018
Music 50 Cent Trolls His Alleged Assault Victim's Attorney With Throwback Pictures 50 Cent has jokes about the situation. By Cole Blake January 28, 2025