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Music Fat Joe Says He Can't Respect J. Cole After He Backed Down From Kendrick Lamar Fat Joe and Jadakiss discussed J. Cole as he gears up to finally release his long-awaited album, "The Fall-Off." By Cole Blake January 20, 2026
Reviews Bryson Tiller's "True to Self" (Review) Bryson Tiller’s hotly anticipated second album comes to us as a welcome surprise. Does "True to Self" go above and beyond, or does Pen Griffey swing and miss? By Maxwell Cavaseno May 31, 2017
Music Chris Brown Makes Surprise Court Appearance Over London Assault Trial Chris Brown just recently wrapped up his "Breezy Bowl XX" tour in the United States, which means there are more pressing matters now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 24, 2025
Music Is Diddy's Sentencing Being Livestreamed? At his sentencing hearing, Diddy is expected to speak about how he's been reformed during his time in jail thus far. By Cole Blake October 03, 2025
Music Kanye West Documentary Pulls Off Impressive Opening Weekend Despite Lack Of Promotion The Nico Ballesteros-directed documentary "In Whose Name?" was filmed over six years of Kanye West's life. By Caroline Fisher September 25, 2025
Music Dame Dash Celebrates Aaliyah With "Life-Changing" Throwback Pic Dame Dash takes a moment to reflect on a fateful day. By Mitch Findlay June 10, 2019
Music Ski Mask The Slump God To XXXTentacion: "Wish I Told You How Much You Really Meant" Ski wishes he kept things 100 with his friend XXXTentacion. By Alex Zidel June 20, 2018
Music Beyonce & Former Destiny's Child Member LeToya Luckett Are Still Great Friends No bad blood between these two. By Chantilly Post September 13, 2018
Original Content 7 Jorja Smith Songs You Need Ahead Of Her Debut Album Introducing British soulstress and Drake-protegee Jorja Smith with 7 track essentials in advance of her debut album "Lost & Found." By Aida C. May 12, 2018
Original Content Where Is Nicki Minaj? Tracking Her Movements Since "The Pinkprint" Nicki Minaj has been quietly making moves for her next grand release. By E Gadsby March 13, 2018
Music Travis Scott Fans Continue GRAMMY Debate Following Killer Mike's Low Album Sales Will this back-and-forth ever end? By Zachary Horvath August 13, 2024
Music Kesha Promises To Diss Diddy On Re-Recorded Version Of "TiK ToK" Kesha is really doubling down on preserving the legacy of her biggest hit, a commendable and triumphant reclamation on her part. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 11, 2024