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Music Kendrick Lamar Criticized For Inviting Dr. Dre To “The Pop Out” Despite Abuse Allegations Social media users are reminding Kendrick of Dr. Dre's long history of alleged violence against women. By Caroline Fisher June 20, 2024
Music DaBaby's Rap Rival Cam Coldheart Dies Suddenly: Report Charlotte rapper Cam Coldheart, who was previously in a physical altercation with DaBaby in 2019, has reportedly passed away. By Alex Zidel April 26, 2021
Original Content Lil Durk's Mixtapes, Ranked Lil Durk is one of the most prolific artists in the game today. On this list, we are going to rank his 12 career-shaping mixtapes from worst to best. By Devin Morton June 25, 2025
Music 7 Biggest R&B Girl Groups Of The 1990s The great resurgence of girl groups in the 2020s are a testament to the influence of these 1990s icons. By Demi Phillips September 25, 2023
Music Chris Rivers Opens Up About Big Pun's Domestic Abuse In Powerful Cipher Chris Rivers reflects on the darker aspects of his childhood. By Mitch Findlay December 19, 2018
Music Keefe D Declines To Testify As Defense Rests In Tupac Murder Trial Jurors never heard from the defendant directly as both sides finished presenting evidence and the case moved toward closing arguments. By Erika Marie August 27, 2026
Music Juvenile Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Dive into Juvenile's net worth in 2024. Explore the rapper's journey to his fortune, shaped by music, acting, and philanthropy. By Jake Skudder January 24, 2024
Music Westside Gunn & Conway The Machine Debunk Griselda & Benny The Butcher Beef Rumors Discussion around an alleged Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher altercation caused Westside Gunn and Conway to clear the air. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2025
Music Aries Spears Calls Out DJ Vlad: "Stop Thinking You Know More Sh*t About Black Culture Than Black People" Aries Spears had enough of DJ Vlad during their interview. By Cole Blake October 16, 2023
Music J. Cole Makes Fans’ Day With A FaceTime Call One J. Cole fan recently ran into the rapper at a Nike Store in Nashville, and decided to surprise his group chat. By Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026
Music Luci4's Cause Of Death Revealed Luci4 was best known for his hit 2021 single, "BodyPartz," and as a pioneer of the microgenre, "Sigilkore." By Cole Blake April 22, 2026
Music Kanye West Allegedly Expressed Insecurity Over His Small Penis, Lawsuit Claims Former employee Lauren Pisciotta claimed in her sexual harassment lawsuit against Ye that he would edit inappropriate videos for this reason. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 14, 2024