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TV Jack Harlow Performs "What's Poppin" On "Tonight Show" TV Debut Jack Harlow has been making waves since he signed with Generation Now two years ago and performs his latest single for the late-night talk show. By Erika Marie February 13, 2020
Pop Culture Bad Bunny's "THUNDER Y LIGHTNING" Diss Leaves J Balvin Confused: Watch "I don’t understand what was going through his head," Balvin told his followers on Instagram live after tapping into his former collaborator's new album. By Hayley Hynes October 14, 2023
TV Young Thug's Career And Imprisonment To Be Covered In New Docuseries The rise and fall of Young Thug will be captured in a docuseries and podcast from Rolling Stone Films and Jigsaw. By Rex Provost July 09, 2022
Music Ramriddlz Exposes The BoyBoy Westcoast Over "U Was At The Club" Leak BoyBoy Westcoast's "U Was At The Club (Bottoms Up)" originally featured Ramriddlz before getting an official release. By Aron A. May 08, 2019
Music Tony Hawk Praises Kanye West's First Attempt At Skateboarding Kanye West's "can-do" attitude did not go unnoticed. By Mitch Findlay December 17, 2018
Reviews Rick Ross’s Greatest Strength Becomes His Achilles Heel On "Set In Stone" Rick Ross remains one of hip-hop’s greatest architects of the boss mentality, but “Set In Stone” struggles to find new meaning in a lifestyle he’s already spent years celebrating. By Aron A. July 27, 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
Music DJ Vlad Blasts "Punk" Peter Rosenberg After Cancelation Of "Ebro In The Morning" Peter Rosenberg fired back at DJ Vlad on X (formerly Twitter) for the remarks, but has since deleted the post. By Cole Blake December 15, 2025
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
Music Nelly's Girlfriend Releases Statement On Sexual Assault Allegations: "False Claims" Nelly's girlfriend is standing by his side. By Chantilly Post January 26, 2018
Music Rick Ross Postpones Daughter's Sweet 16 Party After Hospitalization Rick Ross's road to recovery leads to a pushed back sweet sixteen. By Mitch Findlay March 06, 2018
Music Vic Mensa Admits He Regrets Dissing Drake Vic Mensa revealed that he regrets dissing Drake during a new freestyle. By Cole Blake May 28, 2023