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Music Smokey Robinson Reflects On His "Wonderful Friendship" With Aretha Franklin "Aretha was my ace. You know, she was my baby." By Chantilly Post August 17, 2018
Music NBA YoungBoy Continues To Dominate YouTube Streaming Charts YoungBoy is still near the top. By Alexander Cole January 03, 2024
Music Megan Thee Stallion And GloRilla Link Up With Flo Milli And Latto Backstage On Tour It's another viral moment from Meg's ongoing stadium tour. By Lavender Alexandria June 04, 2024
Music Chance The Rapper Announces 15-City Tour Accompanying Comeback Album "Star Line" It's been a long journey from Chance The Rapper's the last album to "Star Line," so he's feeding fans properly with a tour as well. By Zachary Horvath August 11, 2025
Music YNW Melly's Attorney Files Motion To Suppress Cell Phone, Cites "Legally Insufficient" Affidavit Detective M. Moretti, who was accused of witness intimidation in YNW Melly's first trial, signed the affidavit. By Caroline Fisher November 17, 2023
Music Tasha K Told Nicki Minaj To End Cardi B Feud, She Claims "Nicki truly has the tools and the resources to help pull this young lady up," Tasha K says. By Caroline Fisher October 28, 2023
Music MIKE Reveals Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist For New Album "Showbiz!" Following "Bear Trap" Single MIKE is one of the most consistent and generous MCs dropping bars today. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 17, 2025
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
Viral Did Joe Budden Or Ja Rule Have The Better "It Up" Song? Fans Debate Threads lit up with arguments for either "Pump It Up" or "Livin' It Up," two massive early 2000s hits for East Coast hip-hop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2024
Music Benny The Butcher Reveals Advice From Jay-Z Hov knows a thing or two about being part of a label family, and he gave Benny The Butcher some game when it came to Griselda's integrity. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 05, 2023
Music DJ Akademiks Vows To Stop Engaging With Ebro & Mero DJ Akademiks is currently at odds with both Ebro and The Kid Mero, but according to him, the feud is only boosting their numbers. By Caroline Fisher April 02, 2026
Pop Culture Gayle King Shamelessly Hits On Lenny Kravitz During Interview: Watch Hot Girl Summer has started early for Gayle. By Caroline Fisher May 24, 2024