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Bryson "Boom" Paul June 28, 2025 Pop Culture The podcast host explained why he believes Ye wants people to respect his right to free speech but he doesn't do the same for others.
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Chantilly Post April 16, 2018 Music Chief Keef pleaded his case against the judge, revealing 4 of 9 children with Cozart blood.
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Devin Ch December 09, 2018 Music Rihanna celebrates her 30th birthday and her friend just has to kill the vibe, reminding her she's no longer in her twenties.
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Alex Zidel February 20, 2018 Music YNW Melly has contracted coronavirus in prison as he awaits his double murder trial.
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Aron A. April 14, 2020 Music Danny Brown gives a major to co-sign to the rapper he believes to be hip-hop's best current lyricist.
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Mitch Findlay September 16, 2021 Sports Cardi B isn't letting any gang drama phase her.
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Alex Zidel February 19, 2018 Music Lil Baby is getting ready to cap the year off with one last project.
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Aron A. October 22, 2018 Music R. Kelly's studio in the Westside of Chicago will be subject a search on Jan. 16th.
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Aron A. January 11, 2019
Music Kanye West (Ye) Returns To Shanghai After 16 Years To Headline Summer Concert, Fans Ecstatic Kanye West's 2008 Glow In The Dark Tour supported the mogul's third album, Graduation, which beat 50 Cent's Curtis on the charts.
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Pop Culture Van Lathan Says Kanye Doesn't Want Free Speech But Actually "White Speech" The podcast host explained why he believes Ye wants people to respect his right to free speech but he doesn't do the same for others.
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Erika Marie 
Music Rakim Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rap Legend Worth? Discover Rakim's legendary influence on hip-hop, from his groundbreaking work with Eric B. to his revered solo career and cultural contributions.
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Rain Adams 
Music Lil Wayne Claims Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Was “Ripped Away” From Him Lil Wayne brought up the Super Bowl at Lil Weezyana Fest.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Justin Bieber Reportedly Won't Face Charges For Punching A Guy At Coachella Bieber is off the hook for his heroic act.
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Chantilly Post 
Music Chief Keef Reveals 4 Mystery Kids In Court Injunction Over "Child Support" Chief Keef pleaded his case against the judge, revealing 4 of 9 children with Cozart blood.
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Devin Ch 
Music Rihanna's 30th Birthday Is (Reluctantly) Here Rihanna celebrates her 30th birthday and her friend just has to kill the vibe, reminding her she's no longer in her twenties.
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Alex Zidel 
Music YNW Melly Ordered To Remain In Prison Despite Contracting COVID-19 YNW Melly has contracted coronavirus in prison as he awaits his double murder trial.
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Aron A. 
Music Danny Brown Casts His Vote For Hip-Hop's Best Lyricist Danny Brown gives a major to co-sign to the rapper he believes to be hip-hop's best current lyricist.
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Mitch Findlay 
Sports Cardi B Is Feeling Her Single "Bartier Cardi" At NBA All-Star Weekend & It's The Best Cardi B isn't letting any gang drama phase her.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Lil Baby Announces New Project "Street Gossip" Dropping Next Month Lil Baby is getting ready to cap the year off with one last project.
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Aron A. 
Music R. Kelly Ordered To Allow Police To Search Studio & Alleged Sex Slave Den R. Kelly's studio in the Westside of Chicago will be subject a search on Jan. 16th.
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Aron A.