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Music Jay-Z's Mother, Gloria Carter, Talks About 4:44 Duet Gloria Carter reveals the inception behind "Smile." By Aron A. September 06, 2017
Music Did JID Diss J. Cole? Dreamville Rapper Lashes Out At Label Boss & BET Awards In Deleted Tweets JID seemingly had some words for BET and J. Cole is a pair of since-deleted tweets. By Aron A. May 20, 2026
Original Content Hit-Boy Reflects On Creating With Nas, Giving Polo G One Of His Biggest Songs, And The Griselda Connection In the twelfth and final installment of HNHH Presents: The 12 Days Of Christmas, Hit-Boy reflects on crafting "King's Disease" with Nas, why he's the most versatile producer in the game, and the rappers that lyrically inspire him. By Mitch Findlay December 24, 2020
Music Krayzie Bone Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Icon The life of Krayzie Bone unfolds like an epic rap odyssey, from Cleveland roots to a massive net worth in 2024. By Jake Skudder January 26, 2024
Streetwear Juice WRLD's Ex Ally Lotti Allegedly Selling Memorabilia For $30K Online A fan page then put a backpack he apparently got from her up for sale for $40K. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 24, 2023
Original Content Melii On Her Return To Music, Michael Rainey Jr. Collab, Receiving Support From Rihanna & Beyonce Melii opens up in an exclusive interview, from working with Michael Rainey Jr. for the "Hey Stranger" music video, a Tory Lanez joint project, to the most surreal moments of her career, and how she handles the pressures of the fame. By Hayley Hynes March 16, 2022
Music Ken Carson Unveils Tracklist And Features For New Album "Xperiment" Ken Carson is dropping his new album "Xperiment" on Friday, and there are going to be some massive features. By Alexander Cole July 01, 2026
Music Michael Jackson Estate's Funds Frozen By IRS In Tax Dispute With His Family Michael Jackson's estate reportedly owed $700 million in taxes and penalties, and this situation is now affecting his children and mother. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 03, 2024
Music Diddy Shows His Age In New Mugshot And Fans Have Plenty To Say Diddy previously requested to be transferred to Fort Dix to take advantage of the facility's drug treatment and rehabilitation program. By Cole Blake November 11, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Halts Retirement And Promises Big Things For Her Next Album Nicki Minaj went on another spirited rant about JAY-Z and Roc Nation yesterday (Oct. 15) and claimed she was hanging it up because of Hov. By Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025
Music AllStar JR Exposes Fiery DMs With NBA Ben10 After Houston Shooting NBA Ben10 is still recovering after being shot multiple times after an alleged altercation at a Houston restaurant earlier this month. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music 50 Cent Suggests He Did ABC Interview Just So Diddy Could See It In Prison ABC is allegedly one of the few news stations Diddy can watch in jail, so of course 50 Cent promoted "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" there. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 07, 2025