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Streetwear Kendrick Lamar Named Chanel Brand Ambassador Kendrick Lamar cannot be stopped right now as he's now going to help highlight Chanel's upcoming eyewear endeavor. By Zachary Horvath April 21, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Prepares New Music With "Free" Cover Art Reveal Kid Cudi had to halt his album release after breaking his leg in 2024. The rap star jumped off the stage during a festival performance. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 10, 2025
Music Eminem Hits Australian Beach Brand “Swim Shady” With Lawsuit Recently, Eminem took legal action against an Australian beach brand, alleging that he'll suffer "damage and injury" over its name. By Caroline Fisher November 20, 2025
Music Victim Of Lil Baby Concert Shooting Shares Update It didn't take long for a response from the shooting victim to emerge. By Lavender Alexandria September 08, 2023
Music Chief Keef Fan Recites His Lyrics While Getting Arrested Bystanders and even police laughed along with a big fan reciting Sosa's 2014 hit, "Earned It," as he got handcuffed. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2023
Pop Culture MF Doom To Have Street Named After Him In Long Beach, New York Fans will soon be able to take a trip to "KMD-MF DOOM Way." By Joshua Robinson July 08, 2021
Music R Kelly's Fiancée Joycelyn Savage Shuts Down Disturbing “Sex Slave” Rumors Joycelyn Savage has finally spoken out about R Kelly as the disgraced singer is trying to get out of prison. By Cole Blake June 23, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, & More Up For 2023 Kids' Choice Awards A number of the biggest artists are nominated at the 2023 Kids' Choice Awards, including Beyoncé, Cardi B, and more. By Cole Blake January 31, 2023
Music Wu-Tang Clan, Nas & De La Soul Will Livestream Concert On Amazon Music If you didn't get a chance to catch these legendary MCs on their "N.Y. State Of Mind" tour, you're in luck now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 12, 2023
Music Coachella Takes Steps Against Sexual Harassment For 2019 Festival Coachella doesn't want a repeat of the headlines from last year. By Alex Zidel January 04, 2019
Music The Weeknd Teases Unreleased Song During Rio Show Amid Album Rumors The Weeknd has been dropping some subliminal and not so subliminal hints that a new album is in the works recently, including this snippet. By Zachary Horvath April 27, 2026
Music 50 Cent Goes After Ryan Kavanaugh Over Alleged “Skillhouse” Agreement Breach In April, 50 Cent filed a lawsuit against Ryan Kavanaugh in an attempt to block the release of "Skillhouse." By Caroline Fisher August 01, 2025