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Music Ms. Lauryn Hill Delivers Empowering Speech After Being Honored by Nas, Doja Cat, Common, & More At The BET Awards Ms. Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards last night, and it was preceded by an incredible medley. By Alexander Cole June 29, 2026
Music Pleasure P Speaks On Slick'em Hound's Absence From Pretty Ricky Verzuz B2K B2K's Omarion clarified his comments about Slick'em Hound at the Pretty Ricky Verzuz, and Pleasure P addressed Slick'em's absence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026
Music Tay Keith's Family Pay Touching Tribute At Memphis Vigil Tay Keith's legacy will live on not just through indelible contributions to music, but also his commitment to his community and loved ones. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026
Music MoneyBagg Yo And Roc Nation Sued By Former Manager For $100 Million Sherry Jackson-Floyd is accusing MoneyBagg Yo and Roc Nation of cutting her out of the artist's success after investing millions. By Alexander Cole June 23, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Announces New "Don't Be Dumb" Tour Dates A$AP Rocky has been taking "Don't Be Dumb" on the road, and now, he is going down under into Australia and New Zealand. By Alexander Cole October 13, 2026
Music Uncle Murda Presses Trap Lore Ross On The Use Of Rap Lyrics In Court Trap Lore Ross joins "The Real Report" and shares his opinion on the evidence used in Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial. By Aron A. October 06, 2026
Music Kehlani Teases Clipse Collab By Posting Up With Pusha T & Malice Kehlani and Clipse are both nominated at the Grammys this year, with Pusha T and Malice set to perform alongside Pharrell. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Music The Game Has A Challenge For Kendrick Lamar On New Gangsta Grillz Deluxe The Game has said a lot about Kendrick Lamar in recent years, but this new mention on his recent Gangsta Grillz expansion is respectful. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Music 50 Cent's Ex Alleges She Only Signed Away Her Life Rights Out Of Fear For Her Safety 50 Cent's publishing company, G-Unit Books, is suing Shaniqua Tompkins for allegedly profiting off of her life story. By Cole Blake January 26, 2026
Music Kanye West To Make Indian Debut With 2026 Tour Kanye West has faced rejection from venues around the world for his antisemitic rants and other scandals in recent years. By Caroline Fisher January 20, 2026
Music T.I. Previews Final Album "Kill The King" With New Pharrell-Produced Single After teasing retirement to focus on movies and standup comedy, fans are glad to hear that T.I. at least still has "Kill The King" loaded up. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 18, 2026
Music Turk & Cash Money Tour Promoters Reportedly Seek To Settle Exit Dispute Turk claims promoters wrongfully booted him from Cash Money's 30th anniversary tour, whereas they claim he was sabotaging the trek. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026