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Music Alicia Keys Reveals Insecurities & "Putting On A Mask" Her Entire Life Alicia Keys became vulnerable in her autobiographical book "More Myself," and in an excerpt, she shared her struggles early on in her career. By Erika Marie March 26, 2020
Music Kendrick Lamar Breaks Silence On Rumors That He Left TDE Kendrick Lamar directly responds to rumors that he left Top Dawg Entertainment. By Aron A. October 06, 2020
Music Nicki Minaj To Donate $25k To Trinidad’s St. Judes Home For Girls Nicki Minaj is giving the St. Judes Home for Girls in Trinidad a donation of $25,000. By Emani Bell March 01, 2020
Music Billy Porter On Pastor Troy's Lil Nas X Rant: "There's A Lot Of Homophobia In Hip Hop" Billy Porter confirms that Lil Nas X looked "fabulous" at the Grammys. By Noah C January 30, 2020
TV Netflix Releases "Selena: The Series" Trailer, Announces December Release Date Netflix’s biographical drama about the beloved Mexican-American singer is set to be released this December. By Noor Lobad October 06, 2020
Music Conway & Benny The Butcher Talk Getting Props From Raekwon & Nas Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher appreciate the fan love, but there's nothing like that respect from the OGs. By Mitch Findlay April 30, 2020
Music DaBaby Has Switched Up The Flow DaBaby proves his versatility with an in-studio preview of an upcoming track, which finds him experimenting with new melodies. By Mitch Findlay March 25, 2020
Music Madlib Talks Working On Album With Pusha-T & Music With Griselda Madlib is one of the most revered producers in hip hop, and he's expanding to including what's expected to be fire collaborations with Pusha-T and Griselda. By Erika Marie February 28, 2020
Music T-Boz Laughs Off Left Eye Conspiracy Rumors, Talks "Disrespectful" TLC Fans In 2002, Lisa Lopes was killed in a tragic car crash, and since that time, conspiracy theories have run rampant. By Erika Marie October 05, 2020
Music Lil Wayne Lands Dr. Dre For "Young Money Radio," Teases "Funeral" Deluxe Lil Wayne will be joined by the legendary Dr. Dre on tonight's "Young Money Radio," which will see the premiere of a "Funeral" Deluxe Edition. By Mitch Findlay May 29, 2020
Music Joe Budden Recalls Rejecting Kanye West's Request To Open Concert Joe Budden recounted a story when Kanye West asked if he could open for the podcast host many years ago. By Erika Marie June 25, 2020
Music A Janet Jackson Biopic May Be In The Works A Janet Jackson biopic exploring the life and career of the pop legend may be coming to our screens soon, according to reports. By Lynn S. April 30, 2020