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Music Kendrick Lamar Named Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year Kendrick Lamar dominated the charts in 2025, mostly from his album, "GNX," as well as his popular Drake diss, "Not Like Us." By Cole Blake December 09, 2025
Music OG Maco's Family Provides An Update On Rapper's Condition OG Maco was hospitalized, last week. By Cole Blake December 16, 2024
Music Nicki Minaj Says Roman Might Come Back, Addresses "Pink Friday 2" Haters "#RomanInGagCity," the Trinidadian MC wrote on Twitter, which is what so many fans wanted for this to actually feel like a "Pink Friday" sequel. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 14, 2023
Music G Herbo's Flirting Fail Gets Him Roasted In Dating Competition The woman made it clear that she wouldn't be tolerating his disrespect. By Caroline Fisher November 10, 2023
Music Drake Laughs Off Ab Surgery Rumors & BBL Allegations Drake sat down with Bobbi Althoff for a new viral interview ahead of his upcoming ninth studio album, "Iceman." By Cole Blake September 02, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Clears 21 Savage Of Botting Rumors But Says "WHTTS?" Isn't Totally Off The Hook 21 Savage returned with his fourth studio album, "What Happened to the Streets?," back on Friday, December 12. By Cole Blake December 22, 2025
Music J. Cole's "All My Life" Verse Impresses Jermaine Dupri Jermaine Dupri recently praised J. Cole for his work with Lil Durk on "All My Life." By Caroline Fisher May 22, 2023
Music Sid Sriram’s Kaleidoscopic Vision: How "Sidharth" Became A Declaration Of Identity & Self Exclusive: With “Sidharth,” Sid Sriram plants a flag for South Asian talent across the world. Having gained his footing in South Indian cinema, he signed with Def Jam for his first English-speaking record that comprehensively captures his musical identity, blending his roots as a Carnatic musician with elements of R&B, indie rock, and electronic. By Aron A. September 25, 2023
Music Playboi Carti Fans Gather In Droves For "Whole Lotta Red" Deluxe Petition Over 30,000 fans and counting want a "Whole Lotta Red" deluxe, which sounds like easy money for Playboi Carti. But is it really that easy? By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 27, 2025
Music Quavo Invites Fan Wearing Young Thug Shirt On Stage In Dubai Quavo pulled the Thug-supporting fan out of the crowd. By Ben Mock December 30, 2023
Music Kim Burrell Apologizes To The LGBTQ Community For Past Homophonic Remarks Kim Burrell says she's focused on "bridge-building." By Cole Blake July 22, 2024
Music Drake Fans Thank Joe Budden For "Scary Hours 3" Fans think Budden's "For All The Dogs" criticism was just what Drake needed. By Caroline Fisher November 17, 2023