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Music SZA Reveals That She Started Making Music To "Prove A Point" To A Specific Person SZA shares some insight into her motivation for success. By Aron A. December 14, 2023
Music Young Thug Trial's Judge Orders Probe Of Leaked Evidence The evidence refers to a leaked video of a state's witness offering information to authorities I exchange for personal gain. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 03, 2023
Music Drake's Father Dennis Graham Says "For All The Dogs" Is Some Of His Best Music Dennis Graham set very high expectations for his son's next album, speaking to what Drizzy fans want from it and what they've been missing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 07, 2023
Music d4vd's Remaining U.S. Tour Dates Canceled Amid Homicide Investigation d4vd was also reportedly set to appear at a Grammy Museum event next week, but it seems like that's also off the table. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2025
Music Usher Gets Huge Streaming Jump On Spotify After Super Bowl Halftime Show The Super Bowl Halftime Show is doing wonders for Usher's streaming numbers. By Cole Blake February 14, 2024
Music Diddy's Attempt To Drop Prostitution Charges Gets Denied Days Ahead Of Sentencing Date Diddy filed this acquittal motion on September 25, with his legal team arguing it was voyeurism, not prostitution, that he was engaging in. By Zachary Horvath October 01, 2025
Original Content Missy Elliott's "Miss E…So Addictive" Turns 22 Marking 22 years of Missy Elliott's "Miss E…So Addictive," we reflect on her beginnings, Timbaland collaboration, & the album's impact. By Erika Marie May 12, 2023
Music Snoop Dogg Received Big Praise From James Brown Before His Passing Snoop recalls meeting the legendary James Brown and what he told him. By Noah Grant June 16, 2023
Pop Culture Nickleback Thank Lizzo After Passionate Defense Lizzo had some kind words for the often-mocked Canadian rockers. By Ben Mock April 12, 2023
Music Hit-Boy Shares The Story Of How Frank Ocean Introduced Him To Nas Hit-Boy revealed it was none other than Frank Ocean who introduced him to Nas. By Lavender Alexandria October 06, 2023
Music Clipse Lets God Sort Them Out On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update We have an all-star "Fire Emoji" update this week with Clipse, Drake, A$AP Rocky, Chance The Rapper, and many more guests. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2025
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