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Music Jay Z’s Mom Gloria Carter To Receive Special Recognition At GLAAD Media Awards Gloria Carter will be recognized next month at the GLAAD Awards for her coming-out story on Jay Z's song "Smile." By Kevin Goddard April 26, 2018
Music Sheck Wes Can "Out-Rap" Migos & Other Favorites: "I’d Diss Drake, All These N****s" The rapper says Lil Pump, Migos, and Drake can't touch his lyricism. By Zaynab July 16, 2018
Music YG Sued For Assault & Robbery In Alleged Las Vegas Casino Altercation: Report YG has some legal troubles to tend to. By Aron A. June 21, 2018
Music Rich The Kid Shows Off $425,000 Chain Ahead Of "The World Is Yours 2" Release The rapper is rocking the cost of a home around his neck. By Erika Marie March 21, 2019
Music Eminem Backed Up His Masters Prior To Destructive Universal Fire Eminem was said to have been affected by the massive 2008 fire. By Alex Zidel June 14, 2019
Sports Lonzo Ball's Top 5 Hip-Hop Moments Is Lonzo Ball destined for a future in hip-hop? By Mitch Findlay September 01, 2017
Music Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." Hits 25 Weeks In Top 10 of Billboard Hot 200 Kendrick continues his streak. By Milca P. October 08, 2017
Music Fat Trel Has Been Released From Jail "FINALLY FREE!" he writes on Instagram. By Trevor Smith September 25, 2017
Music Maxo Kream Announces "Punken" Tour Dates Maxo Kream is hitting the road. By Mitch Findlay February 07, 2018
Music Kevin Hart Speaks With Meek Mill In Prison; Says He’s In A Good Mental Space Kevin Hart spoke with Meek Mill on the phone Friday, and said he's in a great mental space. By Kevin Goddard April 13, 2018
Music Whitney Houston's Mom Claims Sexual Assault Claims Are "Unimaginable" Cissy Houston makes an official statement regarding the sexual assault claims against Dee Dee Warwick. By Alex Zidel July 11, 2018
Music Asian Doll Catches Heat For Endorsing Donald Trump For President The rapper apologized for offending anyone, but stood by her words. By Erika Marie October 13, 2020