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TV "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" Turns 22: A Look Back Celebrate 22 years of "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," the groundbreaking fusion of hip hop & opera starring Beyoncé, that changed pop culture forever. By Erika Marie May 09, 2023
Music Sauce Walka Wouldn't Ever Work With 6ix9ine, Not Even For A Billion Dollars Expressing distaste for the rainbow-haired rapper is a priceless activity for Sauce. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 19, 2023
Music Travis Scott Will Reportedly Be On Lil Uzi Vert's "The Pink Tape" Fans are excited for the potential collab. By Alexander Cole June 14, 2023
Music Ari Lennox Shades Joe Budden Following J Cole Apology: Why Do The Singer & Podcast Host Have Beef? Ari Lennox and Joe Budden have been exchanging verbal jabs since the start of the year, with the beef escalating in recent days. By TeeJay Small April 12, 2024
Music Twitch Launches 'Soundtrack' Platform To Give Users Access To Rights-Cleared Music The livestream giant offers a solution for users facing takedown notices. By Dre D. September 30, 2020
Music Hitta J3 Claims Playboi Carti Is "Bout 2 Drop" Amidst Billboard Rollout This corroborates the (literal) signs. By Elias Andrews February 21, 2025
Politics Nelly Responds To "Pro-Trump" Claims After Performing At Inaugural Ball Nelly performed at the Liberty Ball during President Trump's first week back in office, a move that sparked backlash. By Devin Morton June 29, 2025
Music "Joe Budden Podcast" Can't Believe Young Thug Is On Best Songwriters List "The Joe Budden Podcast" reacted to The New York Times' best living American songwriters list, which includes Young Thug, Jay-Z, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 01, 2026
Music Lil Uzi Vert Previews New Song With Drake Interpolation Uzi is gearing up to release "LUV Is Rage 3" soon. By Lavender Alexandria December 12, 2023
Music Too Short Praises Tupac's Lightning-Fast Writing Process: Watch Almost twenty years after his passing, the West Coast legend's skill and talent remains the stuff of legend for peers and fans alike. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 23, 2023
Music Diddy Allegedly Denied Bail Due To Victim Intimidation & Bribery Alleged court documents paint the picture behind Diddy's bond's denial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2024
Music Fat Joe Defends Use Of The N-Word On Talib Kweli's Podcast Fat Joe recently discussed his use of the n-word with Talib Kweli. By Cole Blake June 27, 2023