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Relationships Matthew Lawrence On New Private Romance With TLC's Chilli, Says She's One Of The Best People He's Ever Met The couple is currently brewing up a podcast. By Diya Singhvi February 28, 2023
Music Waka Flocka Blames His Age On Becoming "Soft" Waka Flocka Flame was one of the most rowdy rappers in the mid 2000s with the chart-topping classic "Grove St." By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 04, 2025
Music Drake Gets Clowned For Wearing A "Certified Lover Boy" Bonnet Drake took to his Instagram Story with a selfie in a "Certified Lover Boy" bonnet and commenters had some jokes for The Boy. By Devin Morton September 21, 2025
Original Content Valentine's Day Jams: 10 Classic Rap And RnB Duets From The '90s & '00s No matter what you're doing or who you're with this Valentine's Day, you have to take a minute to enjoy some of our favorite love songs that feature rappers and R&B singers collaborating on classic hits, from Beyonce and Jay-Z to Method Man and Mary J. Blige. By Erika Marie February 14, 2021
Music Benzino Confidently Challenges 50 Cent To A Boxing Match To Settle Snitching Claims 50 Cent previously shared a video of Benzino allegedly going through a manic episode, among many other back-and-forth attacks. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2025
Sports Toosii Announces Official Commitment To Play Division I Football At Syracuse Toosii is heading back to his hometown to play for the Syracuse Orange. He has been working out and had received D-I offers elsewhere. By Zachary Horvath December 01, 2025
Music Salt-N-Pepa's Federal Recording Lawsuit Against UMG Has Been Dismissed Salt-N-Pepa's federal suit against UMG was a long battle, one that started to grow legs in 2022. However, they didn't emerge victorious. By Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026
Music Cardi B Reveals Why She Exposed Offset’s Thirsty Texts Amid Hacking Scandal Recently, a hacker posted screenshots of a heated argument between Cardi B and Offset. By Caroline Fisher December 15, 2024
Music Ice Spice Continues To Dominate The Billboard Hot 100 Ice Spice is at the peak of her powers. By Jake Lyda July 03, 2023
Music Rappers Like Bad Bunny: J Balvin, Karol G, Anuel AA & More Discover the vibrant world of Latin urban music through artists like Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Ozuna, Anuel AA, and more. Dive in now! By Jake Skudder June 28, 2023
Music Rappers Like MF Doom: Earl Sweatshirt, Aesop Rock, Quasimoto & More Explore the profound influence of MF Doom on the hip-hop genre as we spotlight artists like Earl Sweatshirt, Aesop Rock, and more. By Jake Skudder June 22, 2023
Music Nipsey Hussle Says DJ Akademiks Needs A Beatdown For 21 Savage Criticism Nipsey Hussle shares his opinion on Akademiks. By Aron A. March 07, 2018