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Music Furious Kanye West Fans Demand Refunds After Hectic Shanghai Concert The drama comes after Kanye West's headlining set at the Rubicon Festival in Slovakia was canceled over backlash. By Cole Blake July 14, 2025
Music Common & Pete Rock vs. MC Shan Could Be Heading To Court Another hip hop beef could be headed to the courtroom. By Bryson "Boom" Paul January 11, 2025
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
Relationships Big Sean Reveals Why He & Jhene Aiko Aren't Ready For Marriage Just Yet Big Sean has confirmed that the two weren't secretly married. By Cole Blake August 03, 2024
Music What Is Kanye West's Best-Selling Album? Uncover the highs of Kanye West's dominance as we trace the best-selling album that redefined hip-hop and solidified his legacy. By Rain Adams November 07, 2023
Music D'Wayne Wiggins Dead At 64 Following Cancer Battle D'Wayne Wiggins was a founding member of the R&B and soul group Tony! Toni! Toné! and a true Oakland legend. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 07, 2025
Music Lil Durk's New Album "Deep Thoughts" Boasts Divisive Streaming Debut Amid Prison Stay Lil Durk recently issued a hopeful and determined message to fans after "Deep Thoughts" landed during his alleged murder-for-hire case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2025
Music Mariah Carey Pays Respects To Muni Long & Tori Kelly Amid Viral iHeartRadio Tribute Backlash Mariah Carey's iHeartRadio attendance has sparked rumors about her possible romance with recording artist Anderson. Paak. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 22, 2025
Music Lil Wayne Fans Feel Vindicated Following Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance Would Weezy have done better? By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 10, 2025
Music d4vd's Remaining U.S. Tour Dates Canceled Amid Homicide Investigation d4vd was also reportedly set to appear at a Grammy Museum event next week, but it seems like that's also off the table. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2025
Music D4vd's Label Drops All Promotion Of His Music As Police Investigation Continues The decision comes as D4vd is currently on tour in promotion of his recent debut studio album, "Withered." By Cole Blake September 19, 2025
Music Investigators Leave d4vd's Alleged Home With Computer And Evidence Bags It's unclear if the investigation into this home connects to the car under d4vd's name, which police found a dead body in earlier this month. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2025