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Sports LeBron James Gets Hyped To Jay Rock During Lakers Warmup: Watch LeBron busted out some slick dance moves in the layup line. By Ben Mock October 28, 2023
Music Kendrick Lamar, SZA & More To Benefit From UMG’s Spotify Stake Sale As part of her 2018 contract with UMG, Taylor Swift requested that any sale of the label's Spotify shares benefit its artists. By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026
Music El-P Criticizes Spotify For Not Protecting Artists Against Fraud El-P is tired of weeding out the imposters, out of his own pocket. By Devin Ch October 19, 2018
Music Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Named Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Rap Song Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar's hit Drake diss track, "Not Like Us," has earned him yet another impressive streaming title. By Caroline Fisher December 02, 2025
Music Afropunk Atlanta: Anderson .Paak, Smino & EarthGang Spearhead 2019's Stellar Lineup The Afropunk festival is fast becoming a global entity. By Devin Ch April 17, 2019
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 Drake & Stake Announce $1M Giveaway This Weekend Drake and Stake got some bread to hand out to the people. By Aron A. August 07, 2026
Music Juicy J Claims He Predicted Gangsta Boo's Death "I wish I could've said something," Juicy J shared. By Caroline Fisher September 06, 2023
Music LeBron James Teases Nipsey Hussle Docuseries LeBron's production company has a new Nipsey Hussle doc on the way. By Alexander Cole November 15, 2022
Music Ariana Grande's Recent Night Off Consisted Of Watching Drag Stars Perform Her Hits Ariana Grande was an audience member for once. By Chantilly Post May 16, 2019
Music Is 21 Savage Allowed In Canada? 21 Savage resolved his immigration case, allowing him to travel internationally. By Jake Skudder October 19, 2023
Music Lauryn Hill Reflects On D'Angelo's Legacy In Emotional Tribute D'Angelo's family confirmed on Tuesday that the legendary singer has passed away after a private battle with cancer. By Cole Blake October 15, 2025