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Music Lil Jon Pays Tribute To His Late Son DJ Young Slade Nathan Smith, known by his artist name DJ Young Slade, came up under his father Lil Jon's wing as a producer, singer, and performer. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Announces Rod Wave Lawsuit Amid Sample Beef: "It's Too Late" "How you clear it, when you ain't clear it with me?" Boosie wonders. By Caroline Fisher November 29, 2023
Music De La Soul's Catalog To Finally Hit Streaming Services This Year De La Soul's music is finally coming to streaming services. By Cole Blake January 03, 2023
Music Diddy Trial Can Now Be Watched Through AI With Diddy's trial being a federal case, cameras aren't allowed. But AI is giving those following it a chance to get the inside scoop. By Zachary Horvath June 18, 2025
Music Swizz Beatz Gives Verzuz Update, Jermaine Dupri Confirms Diddy Match-Up Prepare yourself for an epic return for Verzuz, because Dupri confirmed he will be appearing with Diddy. By Erika Marie February 17, 2023
Music Trippie Redd Fans Demand Refund After Late Concert His most recent album "MANSION MUSIK" is projected to sell 55k copies in its first week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 26, 2023
Music Travis Scott Earns Highest Grossing Rap Tour Of 2024 With "Circus Maximus" Travis Scott is hoping to continue the success overseas. By Cole Blake June 03, 2024
TV Charlamagne Tha God On Diddy's Allegations: "The Issue Is Patriarchy" Charlamagne Tha God had a lot to say about the Diddy allegations on "The View." By Cole Blake May 22, 2024
Music Nick Jonas Performed At The Grammys With Food Stuck In His Teeth Nick Jonas laughs off the comments by acknowledging he eats his "greens." By Kevin Goddard January 27, 2020
Pop Culture Questlove Gets FOMO From Eminem & LL Cool J Linking Up Quest was hoping to see Slim Shady at his Detroit performance with LL Cool J earlier this month. By Hayley Hynes August 21, 2023
Music Slim Thug Calls For Exclusive Black Ownership of Black Music "I don’t want Jewish people who are not a part of the culture to own the culture. I want only Black people to own Black music." By Tallie Spencer December 04, 2023
Music A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, & More Among Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2024 The Rock Hall is honoring several iconic artists. By Cole Blake April 22, 2024