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Music Hip-Hop Seeing Its Lowest Number Of Entries On The Daily Spotify Global Chart Hip-hop has seen its fair share of standout albums in 2025, but there has been a lack of steady commercial hits. By Zachary Horvath September 17, 2025
Music Big Sean Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Discover Big Sean's net worth in 2024, learn about his rise to stardom, philanthropic endeavors, personal life, and major accolades. By Jake Skudder January 05, 2024
Music Drake Ties Jay-Z As Rapper With Most Billboard #1 Albums After "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" Debuts At #1 Drake and Jay-Z's rivalry continues. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 23, 2025
Music Dawn Richard Alleges Diddy Warned Her "People Go Missing" If They Disobey Him Dawn Richard returned to the witness stand in Diddy's criminal trial on Monday for cross-examination from the defense. By Cole Blake May 19, 2025
TV Lil Wayne Performs A Fan-Favorite Medley Of Hits At "SNL" 50th Anniversary Special Lil Wayne was one of many artists to perform at this sprawling event for the iconic sketch comedy program. By Zachary Horvath February 17, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Ranks Every Song From Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Explosive Feud According to DJ Akademiks, his ranking of the songs from Drake and Kendrick Lamar's battle is "based off quality, bars, not impact." By Caroline Fisher May 03, 2025
Pop Culture Earl Sweatshirt Misses Mac Miller Earl Sweatshirt took to Twitter to reiterate how much Mac Miller meant to him. By Rex Provost June 04, 2022
Music TD Jakes Alleges 44K AI Bots Are Responsible For Linking Him To Diddy Rumors TD Jakes' interview comes after a jury found Diddy not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, earlier this month. By Cole Blake July 16, 2025
Relationships Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka'oir Are Ready To Have A Baby Boy Gucci Mane's wife said as much on her Twitter feed this morning. By Alex Zidel August 02, 2019
Music 14-Year-Old Kendrick Lamar Leak Ends Up On His Official YouTube Page And Fans Are Confused "Money Without Me" appears to date back to Kendrick Lamar's "Section.80" days. By Cole Blake December 18, 2024
Music “Jane” Recalls Throwing Bracelet At Diddy After Refusing Alleged Freak Off Diddy's federal sex trafficking trial began last month, and if convicted, he could face a hefty prison sentence. By Caroline Fisher June 07, 2025
Music Diddy’s Rumored New Attorney Expertly Dodges Questions About Case According to "TMZ," star lawyer Mark Geragos may play a crucial role in defending Diddy during his trial next month. By Caroline Fisher April 13, 2025