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Politics Rihanna's "Lewd" Super Bowl Performance Slammed By Louisiana Republicans Worried About Kendrick Lamar's Set Louisiana Republicans want the event to remain "family friendly." By Cole Blake January 29, 2025
Music J.I.D. Recalls J. Cole Helping Him On "30 Freestyle" J.I.D. elaborates on what he's learned from Cole. By Tallie Spencer January 12, 2024
Pop Culture Tony Yayo Likens Katt Williams Interview To Tupac's "Hit 'Em Up" Yayo also feels as though Katt Williams is like the 50 Cent of the comedy world. By Aron A. January 09, 2024
Music Teezo Touchdown Meets Up With Lil Flip After Travis Scott Concert Teezo Touchdown labeled Lil Flip his "favorite rapper." By Cole Blake November 26, 2023
Relationships Lil Durk And India Royale Link Up With Alicia Keys And Swizz Beats For His Birthday Swizz, Alicia, Durk, and India looked great together. By Lavender Alexandria September 14, 2023
TV LL Cool J Makes Surprise Appearance On "NCIS: Hawaii" The rapper and actor spent ten years on "NCIS: Los Angeles" before crossing over. By Noah Grant May 24, 2023
Music 6ix9ine Blasts 21 Savage Over Plea To End Young Thug & Gunna Feud Recently, 6ix9ine took to Instagram to accuse his foe 21 Savage of switching up whenever it's convenient for him. By Caroline Fisher December 18, 2025
Music Spotify Ditches "Hate Conduct" Policy For Artist Promotions Amid Negative Reaction The streaming giant is rolling back on some recent changes. By David Saric June 01, 2018
Music Offset Surprises Audience At Young Nudy Show The rapper performed "Bad and Boujee." By Caroline Fisher July 01, 2023
Music Plies Dodges Felony Gun Charges After Prosecutor Drops Case Plies is probably feeling like a lucky man today. By Chantilly Post November 08, 2018
Music Women Suing Top Dawg Entertainment Can Proceed With Doxxing Allegations In January, two anonymous women filed a lawsuit against Top Dawg Entertainment for alleged sexual harassment, assault, and more. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Music Joe Budden Calls Cap On Fat Joe's Comments About Lying In His Raps Joe Budden was not having it. By Alexander Cole December 08, 2023