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Music Joyner Lucas Stands Up To Cover Costs Of Slain Rapper's Funeral Joyner Lucas is a class act. By Mitch Findlay July 05, 2019
Pop Culture Chuck D Sells Chunk Of Public Enemy's Publishing Rights The legendary MC sold a bulk of his classics to Reach Music, who he says will "continue taking care" of his music. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2022
Music Bow Wow Is "In A Good Space" Following Kiyomi Leslie Split, Calls Himself A Playboy He doesn't want to be in a relationship anytime soon. By Erika Marie July 10, 2019
Music Wu-Tang Clan Announce 25th Anniversary Concert Date The Wu-Tang style has lost none of its deadly precision. By Mitch Findlay February 26, 2019
Pop Culture Is Doja Cat Getting The "Nicki Minaj Treatment" At The Grammys? Nicki Minaj is trending despite not appearing, performing at, or being nominated at the 2021 Grammy Awards. By Alex Zidel March 15, 2021
Music Quavo Teases "Black-ish" Guest-Starring Role This is yet another television role for the rapper. By Erika Marie February 21, 2019
Music Maryland Court Allows Rap Lyrics To Be Used As Evidence In Murder Trial A Maryland Appeals court has ruled in favor of allowing rap lyrics to be used as legitimate evidence in a courtroom. By Madusa S. January 07, 2021
Music Jorja Smith Absolutely Stuns During Jaw-Dropping NPR Tiny Desk Concert Jorja Smith puts on a stellar performance for NPR's Tiny Desk series. By Alex Zidel June 11, 2018
Pop Culture Rick Ross' High School Freshman Son Is Receiving Huge Football Offers Already The son of the hip hop mogul has already landed his first two big-time college scholarships as a freshman in high school. By Madusa S. January 22, 2021
Music Megan Thee Stallion & Meek Mill Tapped For Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest The two artists will join DaBaby and DJ Khaled for the opening night of the festival. By Lynn S. December 18, 2019
Music XXXTentacion's Family Organizes Fan Memorial For Wednesday June 27th Service from 12pm to 6pm. By Devin Ch June 23, 2018
Music Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, & DJ Khaled Dominate 2017 BET Hip-Hop Award Nominations Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, & DJ Khaled lead the pack with nine nominations apiece. By Mitch Findlay September 14, 2017