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Music Kanye West Announces New Show In Mexico Kanye West is going to be performing at the Azteca in Mexico, which is the country's biggest and most beautiful soccer stadium. By Alexander Cole November 04, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Shares Heartfelt & Supportive Advice For The Barbz For every time Nicki Minaj has considered retiring due to the pressures of fame, there are a thousand times in which the Barbz motivated her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 09, 2025
Original Content Rap Debut Albums That Are Among The Best Here are the top rap debut albums that are considered some of the best releases in hip hop. Who would you add? By Caleb Hardy May 11, 2023
Music Who Is Sy The Rapper? The Artist Allegedly Behind The Viral Kendrick Lamar AI Diss Track Not everyone’s buying the claims that Sy’s behind the track. By Demi Phillips April 25, 2024
Music Rihanna's Home Swarmed By Police As Shooter Meets Her Fate Police arrested a 35-year-old woman named Ivanna Lisette Ortiz for allegedly shooting at Rihanna's home on Sunday. By Cole Blake March 10, 2026
Music Diddy Trial Can Now Be Watched Through AI With Diddy's trial being a federal case, cameras aren't allowed. But AI is giving those following it a chance to get the inside scoop. By Zachary Horvath June 18, 2025
Music Nelly Furtado Confirms She & Timbaland "Have Plans" For New Music Nelly Furtado says she and Timbaland have been discussing working on anew music together. By Cole Blake July 08, 2023
Music Woman Accuses Kodak Black Of Intimidating Her Stepfather After Car Crash While Kodak Black isn't in any legal trouble yet from this alleged incident, it still definitely doesn't help his reputation. By Zachary Horvath January 29, 2026
Music Yung L.A. Scarily Keels Over Mid-Performance Atlanta rapper Yung L.A. left the crowd speechless (and a few laughing) after suddenly passing out while performing this weekend. By Zachary Horvath April 28, 2025
Music Willow Performs A Career-Spanning Setlist In New Tiny Desk Concert She came prepared for the legendary intimate venue. By Lavender Alexandria May 01, 2024
Music Lizzo Shows Love To Kids In Viral "Truth Hurts" Video: "You Are 100% The Future" Lizzo's showing love to the kids. By Chantilly Post November 09, 2019
Music A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” Deluxe Just Got Its Biggest Update Yet Fans have been waiting patiently for the deluxe edition of A$AP Rocky's "Don't Be Dumb," and now, it looks like its release is imminent. By Caroline Fisher March 18, 2026