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Music Beyonce & Jay-Z's "OTR II Tour" Causes Schools In South Carolina To Close Early Beyonce and Jay-Z are forcing schools to close early in 2018. By Devin Ch August 09, 2018
Music Ice Cube Reveals Inspiration Behind Writing Eazy-E's "Boyz N The Hood" Ice Cube mastered the art of storytelling. By Dominiq R. January 31, 2020
Music Nelly Says Sexual Assault Accuser "Is Doing A Severe Disservice To Women" He claims he's been fully cooperative with the investigation. By Erika Marie March 19, 2019
Music Jay Electronica Announces His Album Is Complete, Will Be Released In 40 Days Okay, Jay. By Erika Marie February 07, 2020
Music Yung Bleu Celebrates "Moon Boy" Selling 24K In First Week: "BIG W" The Alabama artist had a positive outlook and says it is "only up from here!" By Erika Marie July 31, 2021
Music DaniLeigh Addresses "Yellow Bone" Controversy Again In Twitter Beef With Akbar V The Miami artist is continuing to face the heat about her controversial "Yellow Bone" track. By Madusa S. March 02, 2021
Pop Culture 6 People Shot At University Of Oregon Rap Concert, Performer Said "There's Blood Everywhere" The concert shooting reportedly left one person in critical condition. By Hayley Hynes January 17, 2022
Music Former Lil Wayne Manager Tez Bryant To Teach Course At Jackson State University The JSU alum will be teaching a Careers in Music course at his alma mater. By Dre D. September 17, 2020
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine's Alleged Crew Member Arrested In Barclays Center Shooting: Report Tekashi 6ix9ine and his manager seem to be off the hook for the Barclays Center shooting. By Aron A. May 07, 2018
Music Toni Braxton Flaunts New Wedding Ring Courtesy Of Birdman Birdman comes through with a massive rock for his wife-to-be. By Mitch Findlay February 28, 2018
Music Calboy Reflects On How His Cousin King Von Inspired Him Before His Death The rapper expressed how he looked up to the late OTF member before his passing. By Madusa S. May 04, 2021
Music Charlamagne Tha God Wants J. Cole To Respond To Kendrick Lamar While we still don't know whether this is actually a diss or just competitive sparring, Charlamagne and many others want answers fast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 23, 2024