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Music Lil Wayne Joins Star-Studded Roster Of BET Award Performers Lil Wayne will be touching the stage at the BET Awards this Sunday. By Aron A. June 23, 2022
Music Drake Trolls Chingy On Instagram Over His Old Lyrics Drake had some cheeky comments to make about Chingy's big 2003 cut "One Call Away," and we wonder what prompted them. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 19, 2024
Music Talib Kweli Reacts To Kanye West Dissing Him: "It Was Hilarious" Kweli joined Dave Chappelle and Yasiin Bey for another in depth interview on Drink Champs. By hnhh September 14, 2022
Music The Weeknd Reveals New Music On Twitter: "IT STARTS TONIGHT" The Weeknd previewed new music tonight, on Twitter. By Cole Blake August 02, 2021
Music Kehlani Concert Interrupted By Fighting Fans: "Get Her Her Wig!" The singer was able to calm the situation with a joke after one person involved By Erika Marie August 18, 2022
Music Lil Wayne Thanks Donald Trump For Pardon Following his Presidentially-issued pardon, Lil Wayne takes a moment to share a heartfelt thank-you to Donald Trump and his attorney Bradford Cohen. By Mitch Findlay January 21, 2021
Numbers Ari Lennox & J. Cole's "Shea Butter Baby" Goes Platinum It's a big win for the Dreamville camp as Ari Lennox secures her first platinum plaque for the J. Cole-assisted "Shea Butter Baby." By Mitch Findlay February 15, 2021
Music R Kelly's Lawyer Explains Why More Celebrities Haven't Testified In Diddy Trial The Diddy trial has featured a few high-profile names on the stand, namely Kid Cudi and Sean Combs' former partner Cassie Ventura. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2025
Music Kanye West & Kid Cudi's "KIDS SEE GHOSTS" Debuts At #2 On Billboard 200 Chart Kid Cudi & Kanye West narrowly miss the top spot. By Matthew Parizot June 18, 2018
Music Playboi Carti Shows Serious Love To Frank Ocean "FRANK OCEAN IS LIFE." By Alex Zidel May 24, 2018
Music Megan Thee Stallion Reveals "Good News" Tracklist Megan Thee Stallion's debut album features Beyoncé, City Girls, SZA, Lil Durk, DaBaby, and more. By Aron A. November 17, 2020
Music Lil Xan Flaunts His Starbucks Run Seemingly Unaware Of Boycott Lil Xan can't go without his iced coffee. By Chantilly Post April 19, 2018