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Original Content Aaliyah's "I Don't Wanna" Turns 20, And It's Still Her Most Slept-On Record To Date Two decades later, this sleeper hit by the "Princess of R&B" is still one of her coldest records. By Keenan Higgins January 11, 2020
Music Welcome Home, Ralo: Rapper Talks New Album, Standing On Principles & His Loyalty To Young Dolph Ralo's finally home. Ahead of his new album, "Welcome Home," the Atlanta rapper discusses his role as a community pillar, working with Anthony Hamilton, and the biggest hurdles he's had to overcome since his release. By Aron A. August 22, 2024
Music Drake Fans Hope His Throwback Pic Of Nicki Minaj Means They're Collaborating Again Soon The last time that Drake and Nicki Minaj teamed up for a song was the dancehall-inspired 2023 "Pink Friday 2" cut "Needle." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Deals Another Blow To Drake As Toronto Fans Beg For A "Not Like Us" Encore Kendrick Lamar and SZA were in Toronto last night for the "Grand National Tour," and as you can imagine, "Not Like Us" was part of the show. By Alexander Cole June 13, 2025
Music Chris Brown Expected To Enter Plea Deal For Alleged UK Assault Chris Brown will remain in custody in the UK until his next hearing for this alleged 2023 assault which will be on June 13. By Zachary Horvath May 19, 2025
Music 50 Cent Continues Trolling Rick Ross For Seemingly Opening For Bow Wow On Tour 50 Cent has been beefing with Rick Ross, Big Meech, Lil Meech, Jim Jones, and more celebrities in recent weeks. By Cole Blake March 12, 2025
Music 50 Cent Flexes New Rolex Watch Dedicated To His Late Grandfather The rapper pays tribute in style. By Elias Andrews August 07, 2024
Music Joey Bada$$ Performs Unreleased Track From New Album, "Lonely At The Top" Joey Bada$$ is in the midst of a huge year after already welcoming his first child with Serayah, last month. By Cole Blake July 17, 2025
Music Mustard Reveals How Drake Can Bounce Back Following Kendrick Lamar's Crippling Super Bowl Performance The "Not Like Us" producer has a simple solution for Drizzy. By Zachary Horvath February 11, 2025
Music Missy Elliott’s Bank Account Off-Limits In Year-Long Songwriting Lawsuit Before Supa Dupa Fly, Missy Elliott was a part of a female foursome known as SISTA, mentored by DeVante Swing. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 14, 2025
Music Doja Cat Ramps Up Excitement For Her Next Album By Teasing A Bevy Of Snippets Doja Cat has fans demanding her forthcoming record rumored to be titled "Vie," and it seems we are nearing a lead single announcement soon. By Zachary Horvath March 29, 2025
Music Andrew Schulz & Charlamagne Tha God Address Kendrick Lamar Backlash Charlamagne and Andrew are here to answer your questions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 07, 2024