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Politics Republican Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Raps Eminem’s "Lose Yourself" At Iowa State Fair Vivek Ramaswamy showed off his Eminem fandom at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday. By Cole Blake August 13, 2023
Pop Culture DaBaby's New Orleans Concert Cancelled Due To Low Ticket Sales: Report It's been said that the show sold "fewer than 500" tickets in an arena with a capacity of 14K+. By Hayley Hynes August 30, 2022
Music Big Sean & Hit-Boy Announce New EP, “WHAT YOU EXPECT” Is Dropping This Friday Hip-Hop heads have plenty of new music to look forward to this weekend. By Hayley Hynes October 28, 2021
Pop Culture Kanye West To Daughter: "If I Am Murdered...Just Know I Love You" The rapper sent out a cryptic message to his firstborn daughter shortly before deleting it. By Dre D. September 18, 2020
Music Chika Critiques J. Cole: "Should Have Known When He Said Pray For Tekashi" Chika unloads a Twitter clip on J. Cole, one of her favorite rappers, after the release of his new song "Snow On Tha Bluff." By Alex Zidel June 17, 2020
Music The Weeknd, Tinashe & Jorja Smith Run It Up On This Week's "R&B Season" Playlist Plus, new heat from Victoria Monét, Zacari, and NAO. By Aron A. August 08, 2021
Music Killer Mike Defends Meek Mill's "Expensive Pain" Cover Against Critics: "It's Art" A debate recently erupted after people complained that the album's artwork was degrading to Black women and inappropriate. By Erika Marie October 13, 2021
Music Kanye West Called Out Over $65 Snacks At "DONDA" Event Kanye was charging $65 for an assorted snack basket, $35 for kettle corn, and $45 for cookies and brownies. By Alex Zidel July 23, 2021
Music Soulja Boy Fact Checks Lil Yachty's Latest "First Rapper" Claim Soulja Boy corrects Lil Yachty. By Milca P. November 14, 2021
Music Chris Brown And Drake Seek Dismissal Of Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Drake and Chris Brown are seeking dismissal of the copyright infringement lawsuit over their 2019 single, "No Guidance". By Brianna Lawson January 13, 2022
Music Moneybagg Yo & Pooh Shiesty Concert Nixed Over Fear Of Gang Activity: Report A concert with Big Latto, Moneybagg Yo, and Pooh Shiesty has been canceled after concerns over possible gang activity. By Aron A. July 13, 2021
Music Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" Cracks The Billboard Hot 100's Top 3 Cardi B continues her rise. By Matt F August 21, 2017