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Sports Jay-Z, LeBron James, & Tom Brady Link Up At Fanatics Fest NYC Fanatics Fest became the latest stop in JAY-Z's high-profile week, bringing together the rapper with LeBron James and Tom Brady under one roof. By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Music Saweetie Fires Back At Fan's Distasteful Colorism Joke Saweetie didn't find any humor in the post. By Cole Blake September 30, 2024
Music JAY-Z Recalls How "One-Take Hov" Nickname Started JAY-Z reflected on his "one-take Hov" nickname with Gayle King at his Book of HOV exhibit in Brooklyn. By Cole Blake October 24, 2023
Politics Lil Wayne Defends Trump's White House Ballroom Proposal Lil Wayne unexpectedly sided with Donald Trump after explaining why he thinks the White House could use a ballroom. By Erika Marie July 21, 2026
Music BandUpSick Talks Moving To L.A. To Pursue Rap Career Dreams On "BagFuel" Upcoming rapper BandUpSick sits down with Hynaken and ESSO for "BagFuel." By Azure Johnson March 23, 2021
Music Doja Cat Says She's "Fine" Amid Neck Brace Reveal Despite her claims, Doja Cat appears to be injured in her latest IG photo. By Caroline Fisher September 06, 2023
Pop Culture Lil Baby Gets Asked What He Does For A Living By Instagram Fashion Page Lil Baby had some fun with a cameraman who didn't recognize him. By Lavender Alexandria September 19, 2023
Music Skilla Baby To Host Firearm Buy Back Event In Detroit To Combat Gun Violence This initiative will also include a felon-friendly job fair, record expungement services, and driver's license restoration reviews. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2024
Music Foolio’s Murder: Suspects To Remain In Jail After Being Denied Bond One more suspect remains at large. By Cole Blake August 10, 2024
Music Ja Rule Is Gearing Up For A New Album Ja Rule is going to be making a comeback. By Alexander Cole January 03, 2024
Music Nicki Minaj Has A Warning For Lyor Cohen And YouTube Nicki believes the multi-company music executive is part of a scheme within the media and the Internet to sabotage her work. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2024
Music SZA To Release "Shirt" Music Video On Friday SZA has shared a teaser for her upcoming music video, "Shirt." By Cole Blake October 26, 2022