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Music Eve Delivers A Phenomenal Tiny Desk Performance Eve appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk today as the famous publication pays homage to BET's influence for Black Music Month. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2026
Music J. Cole Under Fire For Refusing To Tell Infamous Diddy Fight Story J. Cole and Diddy once got into it at an MTV VMAs after-party because allegedly, the Bad Boy boss tried to pour a drink on Kendrick Lamar. By Caroline Fisher March 26, 2026
Music ScHoolboy Q Announces New Album A follow-up to "Blue Lips" is on the way. By Aron A. July 09, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Addresses Alleged Persecution Of Christians In U.N. Speech Nicki Minaj thanked President Donald Trump for speaking out about the alleged issue during her speech at the U.N. By Cole Blake November 18, 2025
Music Ice Spice Shows Off Stunning Nearly-Topless Look From The iHeartRadio Awards Ice Spice's fashion sense shines once again. By Alexander Cole April 02, 2024
Music Trippie Redd Reveals Where He Stands With 6ix9ine During a recent stream with Ryan Garcia, Trippie Redd got candid about his relationship with 6ix9ine, who he's had issues with in the past. By Caroline Fisher April 16, 2026
Music Cardi B Leaks NSFW Text Messages With Offset Amidst IG Meltdown They support Cardi's claims. By Elias Andrews September 26, 2024
Music MoneyBagg Yo And Roc Nation Sued By Former Manager For $100 Million Sherry Jackson-Floyd is accusing MoneyBagg Yo and Roc Nation of cutting her out of the artist's success after investing millions. By Alexander Cole June 23, 2026
Music Joey Bada$$ Reveals Release Date Of New Album, “Lonely At The Top” Today, Joey Bada$$ gave fans their first taste of his upcoming fourth studio album with the release of his new single, "ABK." By Caroline Fisher July 18, 2025
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Fights For Release On Bond Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., was recently arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Just Gave Drake Some Interesting Advice Ahead Of "ICEMAN" Drake's "ICEMAN" album could be on the way soon, although if it were up to DJ Akademiks, it would be delayed by a year. By Alexander Cole April 13, 2026
Music Drake Trolls BenDaDonnn For Only Posting Rod Wave On Instagram Drake jokingly called out Instagram star BenDaDonnn for only listening to Rod Wave, even when things are “beautiful.” By Devin Morton August 17, 2025