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Original Content Jacquees, NAV & Rich The Kid Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch March 23, 2019
Music Salt-N-Pepa Explain Why Label Edited Tupac Shakur Out Of "Whatta Man" Video Tupac's controversial reputation was cause for concern by the record label who axed the rapper from Salt-N-Pepa's "Whatta Man" video. By Erika Marie July 23, 2020
Music Will Smith Trolls Jaden Smith By Adding His Own Verse To "Icon (Remix)" Will Smith puts his own spin on Jaden's track. By Matthew Parizot June 05, 2018
Pop Culture DaniLeigh Gets Dragged & Accused Of Colorism For New "Yellow Bone" Song After she shared a preview of the track, the Miami native was faced with backlash after fans pointed out questionable lyrics in the song. By Madusa S. January 21, 2021
Music Cardi B On Getting Rejected By Fashion Designers & Making Instagram Videos INTERVIEW: Cardi B speaks to us about her foray into the world of fashion and her killer Instagram videos. By Rose Lilah April 21, 2017
Music Omarion Says It "Would Be Dope" To Appear On "Verzuz" With Chris Brown The internet had quite a bit to say about this potential pairing. By Erika Marie September 22, 2021
Music Cam'ron Hits J. Cole With Bombshell Lawsuit Over "Ready '24" Cam'ron says that J. Cole promised he'd appear on his talk show, "It Is What It Is," but it never came together. By Cole Blake October 28, 2025
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Sued For Taking Promoter's Money & Leaving Venue Before Performing: Report Promoters reportedly paid for his private jet and when he arrived at the venue, was given $75K cash. Then, 6ix9ine left before taking to the stage. By Erika Marie December 23, 2021
Music Lil Pump Tosses $500K Cash Inside Atlanta Jewelry Store The teen rapper spent the money on a number of iced out items. By Erika Marie May 24, 2019
Music Shiggy Warns Against "In My Feelings" Challenge He says the trend was never supposed to be a real "challenge." By Zaynab August 06, 2018
Music Bebe Rexha Twerks Her A** Off On A Private Jet To Juvenile's 1998 Hit Get it, Bebe. By Chantilly Post September 17, 2019
Music Chris Brown Teases Summer Tour With Surprise Co-Headliner Chris Brown teases an upcoming tour after announcing his new single, "Warm Embrace." By Aron A. March 16, 2022