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Music Cassie Questioned About Diddy’s Alleged “Sex Slave” During Testimony Cassie took the stand again today amid Diddy's sex trafficking trial, detailing several traumatic alleged moments from their relationship. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2025
Music George Clinton Praises Kendrick Lamar's Songwriting After Recent "NYT" Nod Kendrick Lamar recently cracked the "NYT's" list for the best 30 living songwriters and George Clinton agrees with the placement. By Zachary Horvath April 30, 2026
Music J. Cole Details His Creative Process Behind "Disc 2 Track 2" From "The Fall-Off" J. Cole will finally be releasing his highly anticipated project, "The Fall-Off," as his seventh studio album, next month. By Cole Blake January 21, 2026
Music Andre 3000 Expands "7 Piano Sketches" Project With New MUBI Short Film The OutKast legend's latest visual project transforms his instrumental EP into a surreal meditation on creativity, connection and the passage of time. By Aron A. June 19, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Pops Out Courtside At The NBA Finals, Signs Vinyls For Fans JAŸ-Z was at the New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden last night, and he was signing vinyls beforehand. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2026
Music Lil Uzi Vert Teases Release Of "Eternal Atake 2" With Album Trailer Shoot It's about time! By Elias Andrews October 15, 2024
Politics Jay-Z & Meek Mill's REFORM Alliance Passes Global UN Resolution For People Leaving Prison The REFORM Alliance is still putting in work. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 13, 2024
Streetwear Tyler The Creator’s Supreme Box Logo Tee Has Been Unveiled Tyler The Creator's "full-circle" moment with Supreme is here. By Cole Blake August 19, 2024
Music DJ Scheme Boldly Claims Cole Bennett Once Slapped Digital Nas In The Face DJ Scheme's story comes as Digital Nas has been in the studio working with Kanye West on his new album, WW3." By Cole Blake April 07, 2025
Music Lil Duke Takes Plea Deal Following Gunna & Other YSL Members Following Gunna, YSL co-founder Walter Murphy, and Slimelife Shawty, longtime member Lil Duke has entered a deal with authorities. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 17, 2022
TV La La Anthony Names Nas As Her Entire Top 5, Says She Once Wanted To Rap The "BMF" star says her career began "chasing Hip Hop" and adds that in her teen years, she was dedicated to becoming a rapper. By Erika Marie January 16, 2023
Music Pusha T In Awe Over Pharrell's New Watch See Pusha T's hilarious reaction to Pharrell's watch. By Lavender Alexandria June 20, 2023