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Music SZA Is Still Holding On Strong On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update Our last update of the year is a tiny one, so here's your chance to revisit this year's best R&B. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 29, 2024
Music Kevin Liles Files Motion To Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit Kevin Liles was hit with these serious allegations just over a month ago from an alleged coworker during his tenure at Def Jam. By Zachary Horvath April 09, 2025
Sports Damian Lillard Says "Farewell" To Portland With New Single Dame D.O.L.L.A. with one last track in the PNW. By Ben Mock September 28, 2023
Music Tierra Whack Reveals Tyler, The Creator's Advice & Updates Fans About Collab Tierra has been questioned about linking with Tyler in the studio for years, and she lays all the rumors to rest. By Erika Marie February 27, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Lands 14 "Pink Friday 2" Songs On This Week's Hot 100 Nicki scored three new top 50 hits from her #1 album. By Lavender Alexandria December 18, 2023
Music Young Dolph's Murder Trial Will Seek Jurors Outside Of Memphis The judge in Young Dolph's trial doesn't want any further delays. By Cole Blake February 13, 2024
Music LL Cool J Says Dr. Dre Was Initially Going To Produce His New Album LL Cool J says Dr. Dre was going to produce his new album before he chose to go with Q-Tip. By Cole Blake May 30, 2023
Music Drake Shatters Another Major Record With “Nothing Was The Same” Drake continues to revel in his success as his fans await the release of his ninth studio album, "ICEMAN." By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj's Debut Mixtape "Playtime Is Over" Turns 16 On her debut mixtape, Nicki made sure she was taken seriously as a lyricist. By Demi Phillips October 17, 2023
Pop Culture Allen Hughes Calls 2Pac "Delusional" But "A True Artist" Hughes said 2Pac's mentality was the sign of a "pure artist". By Ben Mock August 31, 2023
Music Tyler, The Creator Celebrates "DON'T TAP THE GLASS" No. 1 Debut & "CHROMAKOPIA" Success Tyler, The Creator still has a few overseas shows left on the "CHROMAKOPIA" tour, but they will be a bit different to his recent run. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 01, 2025
Music Usher Jokes With Keke Palmer About Their Viral Las Vegas Residency Drama Usher is the latest guest on Keke Palmer's podcast. By Cole Blake February 12, 2025