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Music Hip Hop Icon Rob Base Passes Away At 59 Sadly, Hip Hop has lost one of its pioneers, as it's reported that Rob Base has died after a private cancer battle. By Erika Marie May 22, 2026
Music JAY-Z And Beyonce Look Thrilled As The Isley Brothers Serenade Them At Fanatics Event JAY-Z cut a ceremonial ribbon at the event. By Cole Blake September 16, 2024
Music Tay-K Shares New Message To Fans Through Discord Tay-K has a new Discord server and used it to communicate with his fans. By Lavender Alexandria June 08, 2023
Music Nelly’s Attorney Slams Cops Over Alleged Ecstasy Possession Arrest According to Nelly's attorney, he was "targeted." By Caroline Fisher August 07, 2024
Music Cam'ron Thanks Nas For Including Him In Rap 50 Despite Past Beefs Cam'ron put their beefs aside for a celebration of rap history. By Lavender Alexandria August 30, 2023
Pop Culture Lizzo Joins Harry Styles During Coachella Weekend 2 To Sing "I Will Survive" Last weekend, Mr. Styles surpirsed the crowd with country legend Shania Twain. By Hayley Hynes April 23, 2022
Music 50 Cent Unites With Houston Mayor To Offer High Schoolers Paid Internships The hip-hop mogul tapped into his philanthropic side for the venture. By Madusa S. May 18, 2021
TV DJ Vlad Proclaims Himself "Hip-Hop Journalist Of The Decade" Following Keefe D Conviction DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac. By Alexander Cole September 01, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Blasts Reporter For J. Cole Collab Question During Interview Apparently, the 24-year-old took issue with the reporter's "clout-chasing," as he seemingly didn't green-light this clip. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 18, 2023
Numbers Nipsey Hussle's "Victory Lap" Celebrates 100th Week On The Billboard 200 The marathon continues. By Joshua Robinson July 07, 2021
Random Lil Nas X Appointed "Chief Impact Officer" At Taco Bell Lil Nas X is the new Chief Impact Officer of Taco Bell. By Alex Zidel August 23, 2021
Music Teyana Taylor Performs Her Best "K.T.S.E." Tracks On "The Tonight Show" Teyana Taylor is this week's musical guest on "The Tonight Show." By Chantilly Post September 13, 2018