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Relationships Halle Bailey Glows In Pre-Grammy Gala Gown, DDG Sings Along To "Angel" Halle Bailey's first solo single "Angel" is nominated for Best R&B Song. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2024
Original Content Hip Hop's Best Cult Classic Films These classic movies should be on any Hip Hop heads’ watchlist. By Demi Phillips May 23, 2023
Music Diddy Honors Biggie Smalls On Anniversary Of His Passing 26 years after his tragic loss, the Bad Boy mogul took some time to honor his fallen partner. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 09, 2023
Music Jazmine Sullivan Net Worth 2023: What Is The R&B Maven Worth? The captivating tale of Jazmine Sullivan, an R&B powerhouse. By Jake Skudder July 25, 2023
Music Queen Latifah & Missy Elliott Receive National Medals Of Arts From Joe Biden What an honor for two pioneers in hip-hop. By Zachary Horvath October 22, 2024
Music N.O.R.E. Compares Symba To Nas: "You’re My Favorite Artist Right Now" N.O.R.E. showered Symba with praise during a recent trip to Oakland. By Cole Blake January 31, 2023
Music West Coast Rap Pioneer C-Knight Passes Away at 52, Dove Shack Group Mourns Loss Rest in Peace to the hip-hop legend. By Tallie Spencer November 07, 2023
Music Ralo Calls Young Thug's RICO Charges "Weak" "They might [as] well just let him go," Ralo says. By Caroline Fisher November 30, 2023
Music Chance The Rapper Wins Small Award In Victorious Case Against Ex-Manager The jury's verdict in Pat Corcoran's unpaid commissions case against Chance The Rapper did not subject either side to significant penalty. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2026
Music Coolio Died From Fentanyl, Coroner Reveals The rapper also had traces of heroin and methamphetamines in his system at the time of his tragic loss. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 06, 2023
Relationships Ray J Says He'd Reconcile With Princess Love Under Certain Conditions Years after multiple divorce filings, Ray J says there's still a path back to Princess Love if they're both willing to do the work. By Erika Marie July 31, 2026
Music Diddy's Attorneys Call Out "Disturbing" Documentary Interview With A Witness' Lawyer This concern from the legal defense team is similar to Diddy's efforts to place a gag order on Cassie's attorney. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2025