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Music Lizzo Recalls Meeting Prince, Says He Was Supposed To Produce Her EP The singer shares that Prince told her, "You're next," and they discussed him producing one of her EPs, but sadly, he passed away prior to production. By Erika Marie July 19, 2022
Music NBA Youngboy Gifts Fan A Stack Of Money For Graduating High School Youngboy Never Broke Again gifts a fan a wad of cash for graduating high school. By Aron A. October 15, 2018
Music Jhené Aiko & Kehlani Keep Our "R&B Season" Playlist Fresh Catch up on the latest additions to our specially-curated "R&B Season" playlist on Spotify, with new joints from Jhené Aiko,, Jay Electronica, Kehlani, and more. By Lynn S. March 15, 2020
Numbers Sada Baby's "Whole Lotta Choppas" Goes Gold Sada Baby celebrates his first gold certification for "Whole Lotta Choppas," reflecting on his journey so far. By Mitch Findlay March 24, 2021
Music Lil Wayne Says He's The First Rapper With A Trading Card Set Don't tell Soulja Boy! By Alex Zidel August 31, 2021
Music Juice WRLD Becomes Most-Streamed Artist In America Following His Death Now that's love By Karlton Jahmal December 15, 2019
Music YBN Almighty Jay Reportedly Requires 300 Stitches In His Face As Assault Details Emerge He was stomped on and stabbed several times. By Erika Marie March 13, 2019
Music Wifisfuneral Announces "Leave Me The F*ck Alone" Release Date & Artwork Wifisfuneral is returning with a brand new EP. By Alex Zidel October 24, 2018
Numbers The Weeknd Earns 10th No. 1 On Billboard Rhythmic Songs Airplay Chart The Weeknd breaks a tie with this duo. By Milca P. February 08, 2020
Music Usher Talks Diddy's "Verzuz" Remarks About Jermaine Dupri, Wants To See T.I. & 50 Cent Usher was stopped by the paparazzi and asked about Diddy saying Dupri doesn't have enough hits to go up against him on "Verzuz." By Erika Marie September 15, 2021
Music Fat Joe & Maino Discuss Artists Staying Alert: "Rappers Are In Danger" The two legends chatted about Jay-Z, King Von, Snoop Dogg, and much more as they advised rappers to shed their old lives. By Erika Marie December 08, 2020
Music AR-Ab Defends DJ Vlad Interviews From Prison The rapper is clearing up rumors that DJ Vlad had anything to do with him being in prison. By Madusa S. December 24, 2020