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Music J Balvin Praises Britney Spears' Memoir Success J Balvin offers heartfelt praise for Britney Spears. By Tallie Spencer October 26, 2023
Music 2Pac Producer Sues Over "Dear Mama" Royalties Master Tee claims he wasn't aware he was owed royalties until the FX docuseries came out earlier this year. By Ben Mock November 22, 2023
Music Playboi Carti Unveils New Details Of His Upcoming "MUSIC" Vinyl Release Playboi Carti dropped "MUSIC" over a year ago, and now, he is blessing his fans with a very special vinyl release. By Alexander Cole March 18, 2026
Music Plies Jokes About Giving His Thanksgiving Turkey A "BBL" Injection Plies is back with even more jokes on Instagram. By Lavender Alexandria November 23, 2023
Music Early Details For Afrika Bambaataa's Funeral Surface A week after the sudden death of controversial hip-hop star Afrika Bambaataa, we are getting word of what his funeral will be like. By Zachary Horvath April 16, 2026
Music Kanye West Ordered To Pay Contractor $140K After Malibu Mansion Trial Contractor Tony Saxon accuses Kanye West of subjecting him to unsafe working conditions and not properly compensating him for his work. By Caroline Fisher March 12, 2026
Music Metro Boomin Earns Producer Of The Year Award From "Variety" "Variety" has recognized Metro Boomin as the producer of the year. By Cole Blake November 07, 2023
Music Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith Surprises Family Members With Brand New Cars The TDE founder copped all of his family members a brand new car this past weekend. By Kevin Goddard August 21, 2017
Music Nick Cannon Says He Won't Ever Release Another Rap Album Nick Cannon says it's unlikely he ever makes another rap album. By Cole Blake April 04, 2023
Music Cardi B Secures Small Legal Victory As Drai's Beachclub Lawsuit Heads To Discovery Cardi B is currently facing a lawsuit for the mic-throwing incident at Drai's Beachclub in 2023, but this week, she got a legal win. By Alexander Cole June 17, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy On Whether He's Open To J. Cole Collab NBA Youngboy says Cole would need to visit him at "gravedigger mountain." By Tallie Spencer December 16, 2023
Music Drake's "For All The Dogs" Hits No. 1 In Australia Drake's new album is a success Down Under. By Caroline Fisher October 13, 2023