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Music Queen Naija Is Considering A Name Change Queen cites confusion about her name's origin. By Milca P. September 06, 2021
Music Majid Jordan Announce Release Date & Cover Art For New Album "Wildest Dreams" Majid Jordan announces the release date for "Wildest Dreams," their first album in nearly four years. By Aron A. October 04, 2021
Pop Culture Dr. Dre Ordered To Pay Nicole Young's Divorce Lawyers $500K: Report The superproducer's estranged wife is reportedly seeking $2 million per month & wants Dre to pay her $5 million divorce attorney's fees. By Erika Marie April 28, 2021
Numbers The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Becomes Fastest Song To Hit 2.5 Billion Spotify Streams The catchy hit continues to chart, nearly two years after its initial release. By Hayley Hynes September 06, 2021
Music DMX Yonkers Memorial Mural Unveiled DMX has been immortalized through a powerful mural by Floyd Simmons, which was recently completed in Yonkers. By Mitch Findlay July 13, 2021
Music Summer Walker Teases New Album Release Date Summer Walker teased her upcoming album release date at the Atlanta Falcons game. By Alex Zidel October 04, 2021
Music DJ Khaled Reveals Unbelievable "Khaled Khaled" Tracklist DJ Khaled's new album features Drake, Jay-Z, Nas, Puff Daddy, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Roddy Ricch, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more. By Alex Zidel April 28, 2021
Music Lil Tjay Recuits Mike Tyson For "Destined 2 Win" Album Trailer The young rapper is continuing to build up anticipation for the upcoming project. By Madusa S. March 30, 2021
Politics Billie Eilish Slams Texas' New Abortion Law During Austin City Limits Set Billie Eilish slammed the new abortion laws in Texas during her Austin City Limits set, Saturday. By Cole Blake October 03, 2021
Music DaBaby Puts His Own Spin On Young Thug's "Ski Challenge" DaBaby paddles his way into Young Thug's "Ski Challenge." By Alex Zidel April 28, 2021
Music Funk Flex Reveals His Favorite Freestyle Of All Time Funkmaster Flex takes a moment to reflect on his favorite freestyle of all-time, Black Thought's epic ten-minute onslaught over Mobb Deep's "The Learning." By Mitch Findlay April 28, 2021
Music People Are Upset Megan Thee Stallion Was Chosen For Lil Baby "On Me" Remix Megan Thee Stallion's feature on Lil Baby's "On Me" remix hasn't been welcomed with open arms by many. By Alex Zidel April 28, 2021