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Music Monica Explains Why She Jumped Into Crowd To Confront Fan During Recent Concert Monica has apologized for jumping into the crowd at her recent concert. By Cole Blake July 23, 2023
TV Will Smith 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Performance Would’ve Happened If Fat Joe Had His Way The Terror Squad lyricist was on hosting duty for this year's ceremony. By Hayley Hynes October 10, 2023
Music Mary J Blige Announces "My Life, My Story" Las Vegas Residency Mary J. Blige says fans can expect "theatrical" performances from her "My Life, My Story" Las Vegas residency. By Cole Blake January 12, 2026
Music Trey Songz's Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Seeks Settlement Money A woman named Jauhara Jeffries claimed Trey Songz sexually assaulted her in 2018, and reached a lawsuit settlement with him last year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music Lil Yachty Claims Hip Hop's In A "Terrible Place," Thinks Artists Play It Too Safe Lil Yachty says there's "a lot less originality" nowadays than there used to be. By Caroline Fisher November 11, 2023
Music Lil Yachty Drops Trippy Skit Ahead Of New Album Welcome to the "Department of Mental Tranquility," which seems like anything but in Yachty's new vid. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 26, 2023
Music Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, & Blackpink Headline 2023 Coachella Pusha T, Latto, Flo Milli, Metro Boomin' A Boogie, Kali Uchis, Earthgang, and more are taking over two weekends in the desert. By Erika Marie January 10, 2023
Politics Jay-Z & Meek Mill's REFORM Alliance Gets Pennsylvania Probation Bill Passed "It’s an honor and a blessing to see this change come to my home state," Meek Mill says. By Caroline Fisher December 14, 2023
Music 38 Spesh Claims Bloggers Were Paid To Spread 'Fake News' About Him 38 Spesh is making new allegations about bloggers as he continues addressing his feud with Jim Jones, Jadakis, and Fat Joe. By Erika Marie July 30, 2026
Music Jeopardy Contestant Confuses Earl Sweatshirt For A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: Watch "He’s seen here actually in a hoodie around the time of 'Doris,' his major label debut album." By Aron A. March 01, 2023
Music ASAP Rocky Showcases Unreleased Westside Gunn Track During Orchestral Performance The anticipation for "Don't Be Dumb" is through the roof. By Zachary Horvath January 29, 2024
Music Rick Ross Spotted With Mystery Woman At Miami Club Following Domestic Violence Arrest Rick Ross was recently arrested on assault charges, but that hasn't stopped him from pulling up to the club with someone new. By Alexander Cole October 14, 2026