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Music What Is Ciara's Best-Selling Album? Explore Ciara's legacy with her classic album: an R&B debut that blended crunk energy with chart-topping hits. By Rain Adams November 13, 2023
Music MC Shan Issues Apology To Nas After Viral Instagram Rant MC Shan is walking back on a hostile Instagram video he posted and apologizing to Nas. By Lavender Alexandria August 11, 2023
Music HNHH Staff Picks Playlist: Young Thug, Maxo Kream, Majid Jordan, & More Our brand new Staff Picks playlist update features new music from Young Thug, Maxo Kream, Majid Jordan, Big Sean, Lil Tjay, Wale, Cozz, Fetty Wap, and more. By Alex Zidel October 26, 2021
TV Lil Wayne Performs A Fan-Favorite Medley Of Hits At "SNL" 50th Anniversary Special Lil Wayne was one of many artists to perform at this sprawling event for the iconic sketch comedy program. By Zachary Horvath February 17, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj's Hotel Expenses Detailed In Court Filing Court filings reveal Nicki Minaj's hotel expenses, including Pringles, M&M's, and luxury room service, in an ongoing lawsuit. By Erika Marie July 29, 2026
Music DaBaby And Gillie On The Basketball Court Together: Watch DaBaby takes to the basketball court in a new video. By Lavender Alexandria July 20, 2023
Music Man Who Killed Nicki Minaj's Father In Hit-&-Run Wants To Question Her For $150 Million Lawsuit Nicki Minaj might have to get involved in the lawsuit. By Cole Blake April 10, 2024
Music Ray J Admits Some Concerned Fans Reached Out To His Family To Control His Rants Ray J also spoke on the Diddy trial's verdict during this recent livestream, claiming that the jury should've fully acquitted him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Music UC Berkeley To Offer Course On Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj will be the subject of a course at UC Berkeley next spring. By Cole Blake October 08, 2022
Music Cleetis Mack Of Digital Underground Passes Away Cleetis Mack joined up with Digital Underground six years after Shock G, Chopmaster J, and Kenny-K founded the group. By Cole Blake April 28, 2026
Music Tito Jackson's Death Spawns Tributes From Questlove And DJ Premier He was a Jackson 5 co-founder. By Elias Andrews September 16, 2024
Original Content 9 Empowering Lyrics That Celebrate Black History Celebrate Black History Month with Kendrick Lamar, Nas, J. Cole, & more. By Carl Lamarre February 19, 2017