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Music Jay Z's "4:44" Is Now Available For Download Elliott Wilson has pointed to a new page where the album is available in MP3 and FLAC with a voucher code. By Trevor Smith July 02, 2017
Music Lil Kim Faces Backlash For Bizarre Prayer Amid LA Wildfires Social media users have a lot to say about Lil Kim's message to the people of Los Angeles. By Caroline Fisher January 16, 2025
Music Joe Budden Says Media Personalities Are Bigger Than Rappers Joe Budden says that media personalities are often bigger than artists nowadays. By Cole Blake April 04, 2023
Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion's First 2023 Concert Taking Place In Houston This March Following Tory Lanez's chaotic trial, the "Big Ole Freak" rapper took some time away from the spotlight to plot her inevitable comeback. By Hayley Hynes March 10, 2023
Music Yasiin Bey, Earl Sweatshirt, And More Team Up For Gaza & Sudan Benefit Show In London Daniel Caesar, Blood Orange, King Krule, Clairo, Ramy Youssef, and more will also perform. By Caroline Fisher June 27, 2024
Music J. Cole Reveals His Problem With The Term “Culture” During a recent appearance on the "Lost In Vegas" podcast, J. Cole discussed his new album, the next generation of hip-hop artists, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Young Thug Is The Biggest Star On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update In addition to Young Thug's new album "UY SCUTI," "Fire Emoji" boasts new drops from Danny Brown and Mobb Deep this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2025
Sports Kevin Durant Reveals Which NBA Stars He Recorded Songs With Kevin Durant sheds light on some of the many NBA stars that he has recorded tracks with over the years, including LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan. By Kyle Rooney February 21, 2020
Music Gloria & Emilio Estefan Threaten Legal Action Against Diddy Accuser Earlier this year, Diddy was sued by a man who alleged that he was assaulted at a party hosted at Gloria and Emilio Estefan's home. By Caroline Fisher August 25, 2025
Music Lil Kim Doubles Down Despite Backlash For Monsoon Prayer Amid LA Fires Lil Kim stands by what she said. By Caroline Fisher January 17, 2025
Music Bow Wow Denies Romeo Feud: “I Have Mad Love” Bow Wow says doesn't have any beef with Romeo. By Cole Blake September 27, 2023
Music Michael Jackson Molestation Allegations Will Officially Go To Trial Michael Jackson's molestation allegations will be subject to trial after a new ruling. By Lavender Alexandria June 27, 2023