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Music Pusha T Was "Devastated" By Pharrell's Criticism But Praised Him For Being Honest Pharrell had reservations about "Hear Me Clearly," but later, the he flew Pusha to Miami where they worked on the first half of the rapper's new album. By Erika Marie March 05, 2022
Music Biz Markie Has Not Passed Away, Family Releases Statement On False Rumors Fake news of the Rap icon's death quickly spread online, but he is reportedly alive and under medical care, according to his loved ones. By Erika Marie July 01, 2021
Music Sean Kingston Says Drake Pens Lyrics Pulled From Talks He Has With Women The singer claims he witnessed Drake in the studio chatting with girls and then jumping in the booth By Erika Marie June 29, 2021
Music Fan Pens Heartfelt Thread About Her One Of A Kind Encounter With DMX Jen Fraser recalls meeting DMX when she and her stepdaughter were flying first class to San Diego, and according to Fraser, DMX subsequently invited them to listen to unreleased music and ride along with his entourage on the way to one of his shows. By Joshua Robinson April 07, 2021
Numbers Chris Brown Celebrates "Loyal" Music Video Gaining 1 Billion Views The singer explained how he was in rehab when he filmed the video and incarcerated when it was released. By Erika Marie August 25, 2020
Music T-Pain Recalls When Kanye West Stole His Bar T-Pain recalls the time Kanye West judged one of his bars as corny and then proceeded to use it on "Dark Twisted Fantasy." By Mitch Findlay September 07, 2021
Music Kanye West Likens Himself To Kobe Bryant Kanye West is once again sparking discussion following a passionate parallel between himself and the late legend Kobe Bryant. By Mitch Findlay April 15, 2020
Music Bobby Shmurda Working In Prison Commissary: Report Bobby has been keeping busy at Clinton Correctional Facility, but he's not being compensated well. By Trevor Smith April 02, 2017
TV Idris Elba Recalls Landing On JAY-Z’s “American Gangster” Album In 2007 The British actor felt compelled to work with Hov after starring in Ridley Scott’s movie of the same name. By Hayley Hynes August 09, 2022
Music Charlamagne Tha God Questions Why People Are Ranking Jay-Z's Best Verses The radio host believes there are far too many stellar Hov bars in Jay-Z's catalog. By Erika Marie September 06, 2022
Music Jagged Edge Responds To Accusation They Harassed Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland They say it's a lie. By Erika Marie December 11, 2019
Music 2022 GRAMMY Awards Nominations Announced The 64th annual Grammy Awards take place on Jan. 31, 2022. By Thomas Galindo November 23, 2021