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Music Rappers Like Dave: J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Stormzy & More Explore the rise of conscious rap with artists like Dave, using their music to reflect reality, challenge norms, and inspire change. By Jake Skudder June 22, 2023
Music Timbaland Compares Kanye West To A "Greek God" "I love that man," Timbaland says of Ye. By Caroline Fisher December 07, 2023
Music Vybz Kartel's Homecoming: From Prison Release To The Grammys & Beyond After his release in July 2024, Vybz Kartel returned home to a warm embrace. Now, he's plotting on his highly-anticipated homecoming performance, entrepreneurial ventures, and celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his seminal album, "Viking (Vybz Is King)." By Aron A. December 17, 2024
TV Megan Thee Stallion Receives Second Mention On “Jeopardy" Would you have guessed the $200 answer? By Kairi Coe March 01, 2023
Music Soulja Boy Questions His Sexual Assault Accuser's Motive After She Wins $4 Million Lawsuit The alleged victim was awarded $4.25 million, last week, for filing a lawsuit against Soulja Boy with numerous allegations. By Cole Blake April 15, 2025
Music Yak Gotti To Be Released From Jail After Three Years Reportedly, Yak Gotti pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and was sentenced to 12 years, nine months to serve with credit for time served. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2025
Viral Kai Cenat Claims Kanye West Invited Him To Japan: "We Went From Beef To Friends" Will Ye and Kai make it happen? By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 12, 2025
Music Diddy's Lawyer Alleges That Cassie Hit Diddy Prior To Hotel Hallway Attack He claimed Diddy was not the instigator. By Elias Andrews September 17, 2024
Viral Fake Video Of Coi Leray And Latto Fighting Goes Viral A fake video has fans convinced that Latto and Coi Leray traded blows at Something In The Water By Ben Mock April 30, 2023
Music MO3's Label Issues A Statement On His Passing EMPIRE issues a heartfelt statement following the tragic loss of Dallas' MO3. By Aron A. November 11, 2020
Music Pharrell Says He Forced Pusha T To Watch "Joker" For "It's Almost Dry" Pharrell Williams explained why he made Pusha T watch "Joker" during the "It's Almost Dry" sessions. By Aron A. April 26, 2022
Music Drake Speaks Out Following Tragic Death Of Drakeo The Ruler Drake reacts to news of Drakeo The Ruler's death. By Aron A. December 19, 2021