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Music Drake's "Honestly, Nevermind" Certified Platinum Drake picks up yet another major sales achievement. By Lavender Alexandria August 16, 2023
Music Fat Joe Admits He "Might Be Jealous" Of Drake Fat Joe says that he's "jealous" of Drake: “I’ve never seen a guy people love more." By Cole Blake July 31, 2023
Sports Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Considering Doing Halloween As Barbie And Ken At Heidi Klum's Party Is anyone going as Traylor this year? By Ben Mock October 01, 2023
Music Cardi B Clears Up Her Comments On Hip-Hop's Origin & On Needing Writers Bardi said that everyone gets help with writing, and that said assistance doesn't minimize her own relationship to rap music. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 14, 2023
Music The Weeknd Joins Coachella Lineup In Wake Of Kanye West Withdrawl The Weeknd is joining the Coachella lineup. By Cole Blake April 06, 2022
Music Coi Leray Teases Fans With A Potential Name Change She could be shortening her artist name soon. By Lavender Alexandria April 17, 2024
Music I-Octane's "God & I" Album Secures #1 Spot On Apple Music's Reggae/Dancehall Charts I-Octane's lyrics often speak to the struggles of everyday people. He balances that realism with messages of hope, faith, and resilience. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 05, 2025
Music Ray J Insists He Would “Never Point A Gun” At Princess Love After Arrest Last week, Ray J was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at Princess Love when she came to pick up their kids. By Caroline Fisher December 04, 2025
Music Drake Promises To Cover Medical Expenses For Fan’s Mother Battling Cancer During a recent performance, Drake spotted a fan in the crowd with a sign saying that his mother has cancer. By Caroline Fisher March 01, 2025
Music What Is Shakira's Best-Selling Album? Explore Shakira's iconic album, a groundbreaking blend of Latin and pop that redefined music and established her as a global superstar. By Rain Adams November 27, 2023
Music Celebrating Afrofuturism Artists This Black History Month Afrofuturism often touch on important themes, including philosophy, liberation, technology, art, and more. By Demi Phillips February 13, 2024
Music Alicia Keys Refutes Being Pro Hamas After Fan Backlash Keys is insisting its all just a coincidence. By Lavender Alexandria October 17, 2023