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Politics Noname Calls On Black Artists To Gatekeep Their Art The Chicago MC and activist made a potent and impactful call to action for artists to defend their oft-exploited work. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 20, 2023
Music Snoop Dogg & Sade Among 2023 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductees Snoop Dogg and Sade are being inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. By Cole Blake January 18, 2023
Music Tierra Whack Labels Eminem The Best Ever, Gets Backlash On Twitter Tierra Whack is coming under fire for labeling Eminem "light skin." By Cole Blake January 17, 2023
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 PnB Rock's Girlfriend Says She & Her Child Get No Survivor Benefits The Philly rapper and singer did not have a will or life insurance when he passed. 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
Pop Culture A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Opens Up About His Mother's Injury & PnB Rock's Death In New Interview The "Still Think About You" rapper recently sat down with Billboard. By Isaac Fontes January 12, 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
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 Meek Mill Apologizes For Filming Music Video At Jubilee House In Ghana "I’m just not here for no separation of anything black," said the rapper after facing backlash. By Erika Marie January 09, 2023
Music Kanye West Rumored To Be In Ghana For Vic Mensa & Chance The Rapper's Festival Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa's Black Star Line Festival includes performances from T-Pain, Erykah Badu, and more. By Aron A. January 06, 2023
Music Quentin Miller Explains Why He Never Got A Publishing Check From Drake's Songs Quentin Miller details signing a "horrible" publishing deal with Tricky Stewart. By Aron A. January 03, 2023