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Music Ransom & Nicholas Craven's "Deleted Scenes 2" EP Review Ransom and Nicholas Craven's "Deleted Scenes 2" is a five track EP that showcases the rapper's strengths but not Craven's full potential. By Paul Barnes August 01, 2023
Music Pick Your Playlist: "Fire Emoji" Or "On The Come Up" Whether you're looking to be ahead of the game or just stay on top of it, we got you covered. By Noah C December 07, 2019
Music Nicki Minaj Angers Lil Kim Fans With Comments About Having The First Fan Army Was Nicki really the first rapper to name their fanbase? By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2024
Music Rihanna Glows As She Flaunts Baby Bump And Odd Accessory In New York City ASAP Rocky recently said it felt “amazing” to tell the world that he and Rihanna are expecting their third child. By Caroline Fisher May 10, 2025
Music The Notorious B.I.G.'s Biggest Hits To celebrate Biggie's birthday, we're taking a look at the biggest hits from Notorious B.I.G's short yet impactful discography. By Caleb Hardy May 22, 2023
Music Diddy's Trial Crawls Forward As Possible Jurors Keep Getting Denied The process is expected to continue for the rest of the week before opening statements kick off on Monday, May 12th. By Cole Blake May 06, 2025
Music Smokey Robinson Faces New Sexual Battery Allegations As Fifth Woman Files Police Report Earlier this year, Smokey Robinson was sued by four of his former housekeepers, who alleged that he sexually assaulted and harassed them. By Caroline Fisher July 25, 2025
Politics Kanye West Wants To Meet With Jewish Leaders Amid Wireless Controversy Wireless Festival has since decided to cancel this year's event in London after facing tons of backlash for booking Kanye West. By Cole Blake April 07, 2026
Music Malik Yusef Announces "808s & Heartbreak" Tribute Tour Kanye West will not be taking part, however. By Alex Zidel November 28, 2018
Music Prodigy's Solo Catalog Returns To DSPs, New Posthumous Album Announce New music from Prodigy is on the way. By Aron A. May 20, 2022
Relationships Ne-Yo Explains Decision To Embrace Polyamorous Lifestyle The singer sat down for a candid discussion about the change in lifestyle. By Devin Morton November 22, 2024
Music Boosie Badazz Tours His "Batman Mansion" In New Video The Baton Rouge MC was incredibly detailed in how he went through the Caped Crusader-themed house behind his estate. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 20, 2023