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Music The Pharcyde: Where Are They Now? The Pharcyde continue to perform as a unit. By Demi Phillips January 25, 2024
Reviews Justin Timberlake "Everything I Thought I Was" Album Review JT’s latest album is missing some swagger, but it’s still a decent pop project. By Demi Phillips March 19, 2024
Music MC Lyte Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Pioneer MC Lyte, a pioneer in hip-hop and business, expands her influence beyond rap to entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and motivational speaking. By Jake Skudder February 01, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar's "XXX": A Sonic Manifesto Of Modern Turmoil Kendrick Lamar and Bono teamed up for an underrated highlight from "DAMN." By Axl Banks November 07, 2023
Music Paul Simon Net Worth 2024: What Is The Simon & Garfunkel Singer Worth? Discover Paul Simon's net worth in 2024. Learn about his career, Simon & Garfunkel, and his lucrative BMG deal. By Axl Banks February 29, 2024
Music Eric Benét Net Worth 2024: What Is The Singer Worth? Delve into the soulful world of Eric Benét, whose musical journey has been marked by critically acclaimed albums. By Rain Adams February 28, 2024
Music Melyssa Ford Demands That Drake Send A "F*cking Check" For Using Image Of Her On His "NOKIA" Merch Drake is selling a $220 hoodie with a throwback picture of Meylssa Ford on the back which he apparently didn't ask her permission for. By Zachary Horvath April 02, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Joined By 2 Chainz & Waka Flocka Flame During Pink Friday 2 Atlanta Show Guests have been a common theme on the Pink Friday 2 tour so far. By Lavender Alexandria March 22, 2024
Reviews 21 Savage "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" Review "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" is a fitting installment in 21 Savage’s catalog, both a reckoning with the world he came from and the one he is carving out for himself. By Aron A. December 16, 2025
Music LL Cool J Reaffirms He Created The Hip-Hop Acronym “G.O.A.T” During Late-Night Conversation With Seth Meyers LL Cool J released his debut album, Radio, in 1985. It includes classic songs such as “I Can’t Live Without My Radio,” “Rock The Bells." By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 24, 2025
Music Drake Reveals The Absurd Spot He Keeps His Grammys In Drake is (allegedly) not one for the awards. By Devin Morton February 14, 2025
Music Polo G Arrest: What We Know So Far Polo G and his brother Trench Baby were arrested on August 23 on kidnapping, assault, and robbery charges. By Tamara McCullough September 05, 2023