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Music Luther Vandross’ Official Instagram Account Responds To Cher’s Viral Grammys Mix-Up During the 2026 Grammys, Cher accidentally named the late Luther Vandross the winner of record of the year instead of Kendrick Lamar and SZA. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026
Music Wack 100 Checks DJ Akademiks Over Blueface Theft Allegations Recently, DJ Akademiks accused Wack 100 of stealing money from Blueface, prompting the music manager to set the record straight. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026
Music Justin Bieber Dances To Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” At Coachella Amid Fan Concerns Fans suspect Drake no longer wants to collaborate with Justin Bieber after his festival shenanigans, despite his previous offer. By Caroline Fisher April 20, 2025
Music Chase B Promises Fans "JACKBOYS 2" Is Coming Soon During Travis Scott's Coachella Closer Cactus Jack members like Travis Scott, Don Toliver, and Sheck Wes have also teased the upcoming release of "JACKBOYS 2." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 20, 2025
Music Serena Williams Maintains Her Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Collaboration Wasn't A Drake Diss Serena Williams discussed her stance on both Drake and Kendrick Lamar while speaking with "Time" for a new interview. By Cole Blake April 16, 2025
Music Ice Cube Announces First Tour In 10 Years Following Release Of "Man Down" Album Ice Cube is hitting the road domestically for the first time in a long time and it's to accompany his 2024 album release. By Zachary Horvath April 15, 2025
Music Cardi B Doesn’t Want Past As A Stripper Or Alleged Gang Ties To Hurt Her In Assault Trial Cardi B is accused of assaulting Emani Ellis, a former security guard at a medical office in Beverly Hills, in 2018. By Caroline Fisher April 13, 2025
Music Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR's "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" Returns To Apple Music's Top Spot The new music video for Drake's solo cut "NOKIA" likely contributed to the PARTYNEXTDOOR collab album's continued success. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Bow Wow Analyzes How Jermaine Dupri's Catalog Is Better Than Diddy All Day In New Interview Bow Wow joined Jermaine Dupri's So So Def in 2000. He released his first single, "Bounce With Me," that same year. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 12, 2025
Music Top5 Claps Back At Kanye West For Starting Beef With The Game In what seems to be an extension of his Drake beef, Kanye West called out The Game for showing love to Top5 despite Top's threats to Ye. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 12, 2025
Music Kanye West Makes Absurd Claim About A "Part 2" With Kim Kardashian & Ray J Kanye West also dragged Kris and Caitlyn Jenner into his lewd Kim Kardashian and Ray J remarks, amping up his obsessive tendencies. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 12, 2025
Music Kanye West Admits He "Hates" One Of His Classic Albums In Latest Jay-Z & Beyonce Rant Kanye West previously made insensitive comments about Jay-Z and Beyonce's twins, which he followed with "apologies," to a degree. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 12, 2025