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Music YoungBoy Never Broke Again Associate NBA Pap Charged in Gee Money Shooting YoungBoy Never Broke Again associate NBA Pap has officially been charged in the 2017 Baton Rouge fatal shooting of rapper Gee Money, and he's facing a mandatory life sentence if convicted. By Keenan Higgins January 08, 2021
Music Bobby Shmurda Won't Let Curfew Stop His Grind Bobby Shmurda makes it clear that above all else, his focus remains on readying up musical comeback. By Mitch Findlay March 04, 2021
Pop Culture Kirk Franklin Speaks Out About Expletive-Filled Phone Call With His Son Kirk Franklin says he respects his son Kerrion in his first interview since their private conversation was leaked. By Alex Zidel March 17, 2021
Music Tank Reveals He's Going Deaf, Delivers Inspiring Message The veteran R&B singer detailed his experience & shared that he hopes his journey inspires others. By Erika Marie May 12, 2021
Music J.I.D Working On New Album With Denzel Curry, Smino, Buddy & More J.I.D shares a slideshow of behind-the-scenes "album mode" pictures and videos, featuring Denzel Curry, Smino, Buddy, and more. By Mitch Findlay April 15, 2021
Music Bun B Responds To Requests For UGK Verzuz OutKast Bun B is more interested in a UGK Verzuz 8Ball & MJG battle, but he's open to UGK Verzuz OutKast. By Alex Zidel December 24, 2020
Music Cardi B Delivers NSFW Response When Asked About New Album We've always known that Cardi B has no filter. By Alexander Cole January 21, 2021
Music Big U Recalls Saving Jimmy Henchman From Suge Knight & 20 Goons Big U recalls the time he prevented a conflict between Jimmy Henchman and Suge Knight -- who happened to be rolling with twenty goons. By Mitch Findlay March 16, 2021
Pop Culture Drake Narrowly Beats NBA YoungBoy For Most Streamed Artist Of 2022 So Far Drizzy and YB are followed by names like Taylor Swift, Juice WRLD, The Weeknd, and Kanye West. By Hayley Hynes May 29, 2022
Music Lil Pump Brings Fan In Wheelchair On Stage In Inspirational Video The crowd carried the fan onto the stage at Lil Pump's encouragement. By Rex Provost May 29, 2022
Music Beyoncé Sends Flowers To Robin S After Sampling Her Song In "Break My Soul" Beyoncé recognized Robin S for her contributions to music with a special gift. By Lawrencia Grose June 25, 2022
Music Ludacris' Manager, Chaka Zulu, Arrested For Murder: Report Chaka Zulu, Ludacris' manager, has reportedly been arrested for murder in connection to a shooting in June. By Cole Blake September 18, 2022