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Pop Culture Taraji P. Henson Reacts To C5 Bars Praising Her Career The Golden Globe-winning actress gushed about the rapper on Instagram. By Ben Mock December 30, 2023
Songs Queen Naija's Best Collaborations What is your favorite Queen Naija song? By Ferri Trust March 12, 2023
Music Martin Shkreli Faces Massive Lawsuit Over Wu-Tang Album Martin Shkreli is being accused of copying the project. By Cole Blake June 11, 2024
Music Burna Boy Turns Up The Heat On Our "R&B Season" Playlist Remixes from Ciara and John Legend were also on our radar this weekend. By Hayley Hynes November 06, 2022
Music 6ix9ine Roasts Young Thug, Playboi Carti & More For "Mysterious" Personas 6ix9ine recently linked up with Adin Ross and N3on, and shared his unfiltered take on how other artists act during livestreams. By Caroline Fisher April 06, 2026
Music Timbland Accused Of Stealing Producer's Beat For A.I. Training Timbaland has drawn a lot of backlash for his support of A.I. technology in music, even launching his own artificial intelligence label. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 15, 2025
Music J.I.D. Performs "Surround Sound" On Jimmy Fallon, Speaks On Major TV Appearance J.I.D. is excited for what's next. By Tallie Spencer January 11, 2024
Music Akon Plans To Re-Record His Whole Catalog As Country Music With Star-Studded Collaborators Akon says fans will be able to hear the ambitious country music remix idea much sooner than they may think. By Cole Blake April 17, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Previews New Track "Last Time I Saw You" The Barbz can't wait to hear the full song. By Caroline Fisher August 25, 2023
Music Doja Cat Posts New Album Cover After Allegations Of Copying Another Artist The new album cover features a different spider from the same artist. By Lavender Alexandria August 31, 2023
Relationships Plies Reacts To Britney Spears' Dance Video: "This My Beyonce" Plies hasn't given up on his love for Britney Spears. By Cole Blake September 24, 2023
Music Kanye West Ordered To Pay $76K In Legal Fees To Ex-Employee Amid Yeezy Harassment Lawsuit Kanye West was recently ordered to pay $76K in legal fees, stemming from his attempt at having a harassment lawsuit dismissed. By Devin Morton September 14, 2025