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Music Joe Budden's Rap Return Might Happen Soon, He Hints During his praise for the new Ye and Ty Dolla $ign track "Vultures," the Slaughterhouse MC said he might need to quell his haters on wax. Do you think he's just trolling? By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 26, 2023
Music Beyonce To Perform Solo At The City of Hope Gala In Los Angeles Beyonce is set to take the stage solo in the coming weeks. By Chantilly Post September 17, 2018
Pop Culture American Idol Contestant CJ Harris Dead At 31 "American Idol" season 13 semifinalist CJ Harris passed away this weekend at the age of 31. By Aron A. January 16, 2023
Music Black Star: Where Are They Now? Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli made hip hop history with the formation of the rap duo Black Star. Here's a look at where the duo is today. By TeeJay Small January 29, 2024
Music What Is Lil Kim's Best-Selling Album? Rap legend Lil Kim has given us hit after hit, but which of her albums is her best-selling? Check it out here and revisit a classic! By Rain Adams November 13, 2023
Music YSL Codefendant Facing Mental Evaluation For Claiming Trump Gave Him Legal Advice Judge Glanville expressed concern after Jayden Myrick also said he's gotten court tips from Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2023
Pop Culture Teyana Taylor Breaks Down Into Tears During Passionate Golden Globes Speech Teyana Taylor has been receiving tons of recognition for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in "One Battle After Another." By Cole Blake January 12, 2026
Music Beyonce Honors D’Angelo In Moving Statement Following His Death Countless fans and peers have posted about D'Angelo's life and legacy since he passed away yesterday at the age of 51. By Caroline Fisher October 15, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky & Big Sean Lead The Way On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update Killer Mike, Polo G, NAV, and more also came through with bangers this week. By Caroline Fisher August 03, 2024
Music Jay-Z's Accuser Denies Admitting He Never Assaulted Her Despite Bombshell Audio Clip Jay-Z's legal team released an audio recording of a conversation two private investigators had with Jane Doe, earlier this week. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025
Music GloRilla Announces Massive 2025 U.S. Tour To Support New Album "GLORIOUS" Big Glo is coming to a city near you! By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2025
Music Two Suspects Arrested In LGP Qua Murder Case While Another Suspect Remains At Large Police officials accused three men of murdering Philadelphia rapper LGP Qua after trying to rob him on Mother's Day. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 26, 2025