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Pop Culture Live Nation's Request To Dismiss Lawsuit In Drakeo The Ruler's Death Denied By Judge The judge is siding with Drakeo's brother, Ralfy the Plug, ensuring that the lawsuit will go forward. By Isaac Fontes January 14, 2023
Music Boldy James In Stable Condition After Car Crash The Detroit MC was in the hospital earlier this week after a shocking two-car crash on Monday. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 14, 2023
Pop Culture Moneybagg Yo Says He Doesn't Have Management The Memphis rapper made the revelation during a recent interview. By Isaac Fontes January 14, 2023
Music Rihanna Drops Super Bowl Halftime Show Trailer Rihanna will be performing at the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 12th. By Aron A. January 13, 2023
Music The Weeknd Recalls How "Avatar" Helped Him Through "Darkest Time" Of His Life When James Cameron reached out to the singer to be a part of the new movie's theme, The Weeknd didn't hesitate. By Erika Marie January 12, 2023
Reviews NBA YoungBoy "I Rest My Case" Album Review "I Rest My Case" is a solid and refreshing new offering from NBA YoungBoy, but it’s simply too derivative to stand on its own as a great album. By Joshua Robinson January 12, 2023
Music Dr. Dre Close To Finalizing $200M+ Deal Including Music Assets: Report The bundle of assets reportedly includes the master recording of "The Chronic" and Dre's share of Kendrick Lamar's music. By Aron A. January 12, 2023
Music Jermaine Dupri Thinks "Hip Hop Is Hurting & Needs Reviving" He added that rap "became a little stale," but he's working on a record with this Louisiana artist. By Erika Marie January 11, 2023
Music French Montana Says Max B Will Be Released From Prison Soon French Montana says that Max B will be home from prison later this year. By Cole Blake January 10, 2023
Politics Dr. Dre Takes Legal Action Against Marjorie Taylor Greene Over "Still D.R.E." Use Dr. Dre's legal team has sent a letter demanding Marjorie Taylor Greene no longer use his music. By Cole Blake January 10, 2023
Music Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa‘s Black Star Line Festival Reaches 50k Attendees Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa's music festival in Ghana drew a crowd of 50,000. By Cole Blake January 08, 2023
Music SZA Chooses "Kill Bill" & "Nobody Gets Me" As First "S.O.S" Singles For Radio SZA chooses two fan favorites to push to radio. By Aron A. January 04, 2023