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Music JAY-Z Speaks On Being First Rapper In Songwriter Hall Of Fame Hov said the rap community "didn't need" the validation, but still wanted to be recognized. By Ben Mock October 29, 2023
Music Playboi Carti Is Finally Back On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update "Fire Emoji" boasts a short but satisfying update this week thanks to new music from Playboi Carti, Freddie Gibbs, and Key Glock. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 15, 2025
Music Giggs Recalls Pining For Music From Behind Bars Luckily, Giggs' manager eventually sent him plenty CDs to pick from. By Caroline Fisher September 09, 2023
Music Up-And-Coming UK Rapper Dave Kills LA Leakers Freestyle UK rapper Dave makes an impression with LA Leakers freestyle. By Mitch Findlay April 10, 2017
Music Jam Master Jay Murder Suspect Claims To Have Evidence To Prove His Innocence One of the suspects in Jam Master Jay's killing will be tried separately. By Cole Blake October 18, 2023
Pop Culture E-40 And City Of Vallejo Finalize Street Name In His Honor E-40 way is now official. By Zachary Horvath October 23, 2023
Music Legendary Hip-Hop Drummer Keith Leblanc Dead At 69 Keith Leblanc is a crucial part of hip-hop history. By Elias Andrews April 08, 2024
Music Beyonce Honors Tina Turner At France Tour Date: "Scream So She Can Feel Your Love" The pop icon urged the crowd to show the late legend some love. By Noah Grant May 26, 2023
Music Timbaland, Jay-Z, And Ginuwine's Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed Musician Ernie Hines had accused them of unlawfully sampling his track “Help Me Put Out The Flame (In My Heart).” By Caroline Fisher September 27, 2023
Music Jamie Foxx "Doing Well" Says Co-Star Porscha Coleman One of Jamie Foxx's co-stars gave an update on his health. By Lavender Alexandria June 26, 2023
Music Kanye West's Former Employee Is Now Seeking $1.2 Million Anthony Saxon Netelkos previously won $140K from Kanye West in March, but now he is seeking even more for his legal fees. By Alexander Cole July 14, 2026
Music Lawsuit Over Young Thug's Canceled Concert Dismissed In New York A lawsuit regarding a canceled Young Thug concert has been dismissed. By Cole Blake June 27, 2023