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Caleb Hardy February 14, 2024 Music D4vd is set to go on trial for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and recently, her parents made their feelings clear.
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Alexander Cole September 08, 2026 Pop Culture Dive into the multifaceted career of Christopher "Play" Martin, from his Kid 'n Play fame to impactful roles in entertainment and community outreach.
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Rain Adams March 05, 2024 Original Content The Wu-Tang Clan has long been celebrated for its branding. As a result, some artists have understandably turned to the legendary group for inspiration to land on their own stage names.
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KC Orcutt June 10, 2017 Pop Culture Ye’s controversies include the infamous Taylor Swift feud and his recurrent antisemitic comments.
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Demi Phillips October 18, 2023 Music We're taking a look at how Fugees member Lauryn Hill disappeared from a place of electric stardom after "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
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Caleb Hardy June 05, 2023 Music During Jay-Z’s Paris sold out show, Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance for “Holy Grail” and “Until the End of Time.”
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Erika Marie September 10, 2026 Music Despite everything they accomplished together, Hit-Boy says there are deeper reasons he doesn’t see another Nas project happening.
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Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Music Kanye West is known for some unexpected collaborations, but his fans cannot get behind YSL artist Nine Vicious and his inclusion on "Bully."
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Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026 Music Latto went from hip-hop reality TV to the XXL Freshman Class and later mainstream rap stardom over the past decade... Is this really goodbye?
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026 Music Chingy says "that had nothing to do with me."
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Original Content Rakim's Biggest Hits From His 40 Year Career One of hip hop's most influential figures, here is a list of Rakim's biggest hits! Which is your favorite from the GOAT?
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Wyatt Westlake 
Pop Culture Snoop Dogg Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Megastar We're diving into Snoop Dogg's rise from the streets of Los Angeles to an illustrious career worth a net worth of over $100m.
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Caleb Hardy 
Music Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Family Wants D4vd To Get The Death Penalty D4vd is set to go on trial for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and recently, her parents made their feelings clear.
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Alexander Cole 
Pop Culture Christopher "Play" Martin Net Worth 2024: What Is The Kid 'N Play Rap Legend Worth? Dive into the multifaceted career of Christopher "Play" Martin, from his Kid 'n Play fame to impactful roles in entertainment and community outreach.
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Rain Adams 
Original Content 7 Artists With Names Inspired By The Wu-Tang Clan The Wu-Tang Clan has long been celebrated for its branding. As a result, some artists have understandably turned to the legendary group for inspiration to land on their own stage names.
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KC Orcutt 
Pop Culture Kanye West's 7 Biggest Controversies: From Taylor Swift To Donald Trump Ye’s controversies include the infamous Taylor Swift feud and his recurrent antisemitic comments.
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Demi Phillips 
Music What Happened To Lauryn Hill? A Timeless Icon We're taking a look at how Fugees member Lauryn Hill disappeared from a place of electric stardom after "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
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Caleb Hardy 
Music Jay-Z Brings Out Justin Timberlake & Pharrell At Paris Show During Jay-Z’s Paris sold out show, Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance for “Holy Grail” and “Until the End of Time.”
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Erika Marie 
Music Hit-Boy Says He Doesn’t See Himself Working With Nas Again Despite everything they accomplished together, Hit-Boy says there are deeper reasons he doesn’t see another Nas project happening.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kanye West Fans Aren't Loving Nine Vicious On "Bully" Kanye West is known for some unexpected collaborations, but his fans cannot get behind YSL artist Nine Vicious and his inclusion on "Bully."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Latto Reveals She's Retiring After Her Next Album "Big Mama" Latto went from hip-hop reality TV to the XXL Freshman Class and later mainstream rap stardom over the past decade... Is this really goodbye?
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chingy Has "Zero Sympathy" For Sidney Starr Following Arrest Chingy says "that had nothing to do with me."
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Tallie Spencer