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Music Carl Crawford Credits Himself For Megan Thee Stallion's Rise, Says Critics Are "Mad" Carl Crawford says people are overlooking his role in Megan Thee Stallion's success. By Tallie Spencer July 02, 2026
Music Lil Cease Defends The Notorious B.I.G. Amid "Gay Lyrics" Debate A resurfaced Biggie lyric has sparked another round of debate, and this time, Lil Cease is setting the record straight. By Erika Marie June 30, 2026
Music Rick Ross & Uncle Murda Get Into It Over Airport Spotting Phew! Rick Ross and Uncle Murda continue to go at it after a fan photographed Rozay flying commercial at the airport. By Erika Marie June 10, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Claims He Signed Top5, Pressa, & More For $25 Million DJ Akademiks says he's launching a record label in 2025. By Cole Blake January 01, 2025
Music Lil Durk Accused Of Attempting To Flee The Country And Paying For Hitmen With Amex Card Lil Durk began his murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles on Monday, and some big allegations were presented by the prosecution. By Alexander Cole August 25, 2026
Music Charlamagne Tha God Speaks On "How White Drake Is" For Barking At Pinkchyu Charlamagne Tha God clowned Drake for barking at Pinkchyu during his recent livestream, calling her a "Hot Topic chick." By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 16, 2026
Music Chris Brown Challenges $13M Dog Attack Verdict Due To Rihanna Reference In Court Chris Brown's former housekeeper's attorney made him reference his 2009 conviction for assaulting Rihanna, which he believes swayed the jury. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2026
Music Boosie BadAzz Apologizes After Falling For Fake A$AP Rocky Thong Photo The viral A$AP Rocky image fooled Boosie BadAzz, who has now apologized after hearing the rapper’s explanation. By Erika Marie August 07, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Drags Kendrick Lamar For Talking To Non-Hip Hop Publications He thought K. Dot was for the culture. By Elias Andrews October 22, 2024
Music Rappers Like ASAP Rocky: Travis Scott, Schoolboy Q, Kid Cudi & More Explore the world of hip-hop artists like ASAP Rocky. Discover artists like Travis Scott and more who echo Rocky's unique style. By Jake Skudder June 27, 2023
Pop Culture Erykah Badu Shows Off "Strawberry" Butt During Tour Erykah Badu continues to shine on tour. By Jake Lyda July 05, 2023
Music Abra Cadabra Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Abra Cadabra's journey in the music industry, his top hits, accolades, and how his net worth compares to contemporaries. By Jake Skudder January 01, 2024