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Music Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Danny Kirwan Dead At 68 Danny Kirwan, founding member of Fleetwood Mac, dies at 68. By Milca P. June 10, 2018
Music Metro Boomin Teases Young Thug Music With New Countdown Timer Lil Durk, Drake, and other big names in the music world have shared the countdown as well. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2023
Music Westside Gunn Postpones Shady Debut Following DJ Shay's Death Following the tragic news of DJ Shay's passing, Westside Gunn announces the release date for "Who Made The Sunshine" will be pushed back. By Aron A. August 23, 2020
Music Drakeo The Ruler Isn't Sure About Soup-Tasting Chips On "Snack Review" The California rapper hilariously taste-tests snacks from around the world and rates which are his most and least favorites. By Erika Marie July 15, 2021
Music Kanye West Stoops To A New Low And Labels Kim Kardashian An Alleged "Sex Trafficker" Kanye West hit really low lows on numerous occasions, but labeling Kim Kardashian in such a negative light is even worse. By Zachary Horvath March 19, 2025
Music Lil Reese Mourns Sister On Instagram The Chicago rapper posted pictures of his sister on social media, a tragic shock amid the holidays and new music from him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 23, 2023
Music Jacquees Drops $40,000 For Beverly Hills Birthday Dinner Chris Brown, Birdman, and Ty Dolla $ign sent him 'Happy Birthday' video messages. By Erika Marie April 17, 2019
Music Gunna's NY Launch Of "Drip Or Drown 2" Begins With A Scary Stampede Gunna's NY launch of "Drip or Drown 2" begins in chaos. By Devin Ch February 23, 2019
Music Nicki Minaj Reacts To Lil Wayne’s Vulnerable Super Bowl Snub Response "Many times our greatest & most dehumanizing test is just a way for God to get the glory," Nicki says. By Caroline Fisher September 13, 2024
Numbers Bad Bunny's First Week Sales Projections Suggest No. 1 Debut For "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Manana" Benito's last LP, "Un Verano Sin Ti" sold 328M in its first week out. By Hayley Hynes October 14, 2023
Music Finesse2tymes Demands That J. Prince Jr. Release Him From Mob Ties Contract Finesse2tymes has been releasing music under the Mob Ties record label for years now, but it seems like he's frustrated with J. Prince Jr. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2026
Streetwear Drake Releases Exclusive Valentine's Day Merch Collection Drake released a Valentine's Day merch collection on his Amazon Warehouse including heart-shaped puffers, candies, and cards. By Ben Atkinson February 11, 2026