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Relationships How Many Kids Does Usher Have? The King of R&B is a proud father! By Demi Phillips February 21, 2024
Original Content Kevin Gates "Super General" Freestyle: A Lyric Break Down We break down the many references littered across Kevin Gates's controversial "Super General" freestyle. By Aron A. June 10, 2022
Music Drake's "Quebec" Removed From YouTube Just Hours After Premiere Drake's "FOMO" cut "Quebec" was made private on YouTube, but fans hope this walk-back is indicative of a more formal release coming soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026
Music MO3’s Mother Gives Emotional Testimony In Kewon White Trial Jurors heard Nichole Noble remember her son as a family man who could always make the people around him laugh. By Erika Marie August 27, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Appears To Diss Drake On Three Separate Tracks Off "Don't Be Dumb" A$AP Rocky just dropped "Don't Be Dumb," and as expected, there are some big-time Drake disses all over this project. By Alexander Cole January 16, 2026
Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion Is Becoming Megan Thee Lecturer Megan Thee Stallion will be a guest lecturer at Long Island University, offering a full-ride scholarship to one student. By Alex Zidel June 09, 2021
Original Content Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" Is The Culmination of Hip-Hop's Punk & Metal Obsession Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" is filled to the brim with punk and metal aesthetics that make this album a unique experience. By Alexander Cole January 01, 2021
Original Content 6ix9ine & Lil Durk Beef: A Brief History Here’s everything we know about the beef between 6ix9ine and Lil Durk. By Jordan Schenkman May 10, 2022
Music H.E.R. Explains Why She Hid Her Identity: "I Wanted My Music To Be The Main Focus" Gabi Wilson is over hiding who she really is. By Chantilly Post July 10, 2018
Music SZA Opens Up About Her Body Transformation: 190 Lbs & Over-Sized T-Shirts The artist reveals the reasons behind the changes. By Zaynab October 09, 2018
Music Kanye West Shares Long, Heartbreaking List Of People Who "Betrayed" Him Kanye West is scrubbing away his legacy in real time, and this list of people is bound to hurt those close to him. By Elias Andrews March 19, 2025
Music Treach Net Worth 2024: What Is The Naughty By Nature Icon Worth? Trace Treach's influential career in hip-hop with Naughty by Nature, his acting endeavors, and his legacy in music. By Rain Adams January 05, 2024