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Music Rich Brian Becomes 1st Indonesian Artist To Hit 10 Million Monthly Listeners Rich Brian has become the first musician from Indonesian 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify. By Cole Blake September 05, 2021
Music Bobby Shmurda Teases Possible Mixtape With Rowdy Rebel The "Hot N*gga" icon also alleges that his track with Rebel wasn't released because another artist hasn't been cleared. By Erika Marie August 23, 2022
Music Snoop Dogg & Willie Nelson Have A New Song Coming Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson are officially connecting for a new song, sparking hopes for another timeless stoner anthem. By Mitch Findlay June 18, 2020
Music Joey Bada$$ Says Capital Steez' Mom Is in Control Of "King Capital" Release Joey Bada$$ updates fans on the status of "King Capital." By Aron A. July 13, 2018
Music Hip Hop Listening On Spotify Increased By 74% In 2017 Spotify listeners loved their hip hop in 2017. By Matt F December 05, 2017
Music Ray J Invites DJ Akademiks To “Pre-Party” For Diddy’s Possible Prison Release Diddy's federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial is in its final stages, and closing arguments began today. By Caroline Fisher June 26, 2025
Music Cassie Issues Powerful Statement After Emotional Testimony In Diddy Trial Cassie hopes her testimony in Diddy's sex trafficking trial has "given strength and a voice to other survivors." By Caroline Fisher May 17, 2025
Music NORE Vs. Karen: Rapper Details Racist Miami Restaurant Encounter NORE and DJ EFN host the popular hip-hop podcast Drink Champs. The show has created classic moments with Kanye West. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 08, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky Is Throw'd By Photographer's Request To Take A Photo Without Rihanna In It Rihanna and A$AP Rocky announced they are expecting the couple's third child during their Met Gala grand entrance. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 08, 2025
Music Diddy Looks Tired And Grey In First Courtroom Sketches From His Sex Trafficking Trial Diddy is currently in the jury selection process for his sex trafficking trial and there is no doubt that he is tired and nervous. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2025
Music Cassie Allegedly Considered Jumping From A Hotel Balcony To Flee From Diddy Cassie's relationship with Diddy has continued to be a focus for witnesses testifying in the Bad Boy mogul's criminal case. By Cole Blake May 29, 2025
Relationships Cassie Rushed To The Hospital As She Prepares To Go Into Labor Cassie appears to be preparing to officially welcome her and her husband Alex Fine's third child together. By Cole Blake May 27, 2025