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Music Jay-Z Finally Responds To Nicki Minaj In Roots Picnic Freestyle Nicki Minaj has been arguably Jay-Z's loudest critic within hip-hop these past few years, and this new Roots Picnic freestyle claps back. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2026
Music Janelle Monáe Talks Sexual Fluidity & Gives Advice To Those Struggling With Sexuality She was interviewed by Lizzo for "them." magazine. By Erika Marie April 13, 2019
Pop Culture Rema & Selena Gomez's Collab Stands Out On This Weeks "R&B Season" Update This week's playlist features the angelic voices of many esteemed R&B artists. By Lawrencia Grose August 28, 2022
Music Kanye West Wears Full Face Mask To Avoid Any Questions At Paris Fashion Week Kanye was staying discreet for Paris Fashion Week. By Yoni Yardeni July 08, 2021
Original Content Andre 3000, Beast Coast & Anderson. Paak Bless This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch April 13, 2019
Music Ab-Soul Helps Tease New Album With Kanye West Bar New Ab-Soul is reportedly on the way. By Alexander Cole April 14, 2022
Music Frank Black: U.S. Agent Reveals Diddy's Other Alias Is A Throw Back To Notorious B.I.G. Frank White is a character Diddy's artist Biggie Smalls emulated in his music that resembled ultimate power. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 17, 2025
Music T.I. Clarifies Verzuz Comments After Timbaland's Reaction After T.I. called Verzuz "poor people activity," Timbaland was confused. Tip returned to explain himself after being criticized. By Erika Marie June 22, 2026
Music Azealia Banks Pulverizes Hater, Reads Him For Filth After Being Called "Unattractive" Some of those lines could win awards. By Zaynab November 28, 2018
Music Cardi B Accused Of Hypersexualizing Herself While Promoting New Rob49 Collab Some fans have had enough. By Alexander Cole July 23, 2024
Music Travis Scott Plays New Drake Song During DJ Set Despite Beef Rumors Maybe they're cool again? By Elias Andrews August 06, 2024
Music Swizz Beats Pushes Back Teddy Riley Vs. Babyface Clash Swizz Beatz assures fans that the battle between Teddy Riley and Babyface will happen soon. By Aron A. April 05, 2020