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Music The Weeknd’s Hit “The Hills” Now Certified Diamond The Weeknd's 2015 hit "The Hills" has gone diamond. By Kevin Goddard June 28, 2019
Music Smokey Robinson Reflects On His "Wonderful Friendship" With Aretha Franklin "Aretha was my ace. You know, she was my baby." By Chantilly Post August 17, 2018
Music 6ix9ine Flexes Billboard Prowess: "When Was The Last Time YG Had A Record?" Tekashi 6ix9ine flaunts his Billboard success and 50 Cent co-sign with unshakable confidence. By Mitch Findlay March 29, 2018
Music Rick Ross & Dave East Talk Collaborating, Fresh Prince, & More Rick Ross and Dave East open up about the come-up, business, and bucket lists. By Mitch Findlay July 13, 2018
Music Watch Young Thug, Andre Drummond Perform At Detroit Pistons Mansion Party No word on whether Thug will be signing Drummond to YSL. By Trevor Smith August 24, 2018
Music Beyonce Unveils 2017 Holiday Collection Beyonce drops off some holiday goodies filled her one-liners. By Chantilly Post November 23, 2017
Music Ja Rule Dismissed From Fyre Festival Lawsuit Ja Rule has been dismissed in full from the Fyre Festival fiasco. By Aron A. July 10, 2019
Music Wu-Tang Clan Rings In 25 Years Of "36 Chambers" At NPR's "Tiny Desk" The "Wu Classics" were performed for NPR's "Tiny Desk" series. By Alex Zidel December 05, 2018
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Reads Out Letter To Judge: "I Gave People Hope" Tekashi begs the judge to let him continue inspiring the youth. By Noah C December 18, 2019
Music Drake, Kendrick Lamar On Director David Ayer's Wish List Of Film Collaborators Drake and Kendrick Lamar could be starring in an upcoming David Ayer movie. By Matt F December 21, 2017
Random Donald Trump Honors Waka Flocka With Lifetime Achievement Award The rapper received the honor in his hometown from the former president. By Madusa S. April 20, 2021
Streetwear Kid Cudi & BAPE Are Dropping A Full Capsule Collection This Weekend Kid Cudi, a longtime fan and collaborator of BAPE, announces a new capsule collection with the brand, set to release Saturday, February 20. By Joshua Robinson February 18, 2021