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Music Lil Uzi Vert's "Barter 16" Gets Tentative Release Date Sure, leaks and industry roadblocks might get in the way, but the Philly star is still set on releasing the anticipated mixtape very soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 10, 2023
Music Ashanti Shows Love To Ja Rule On His 47th Birthday Fun fact: Ja Rule is actually a leap year baby. By Kairi Coe March 01, 2023
Music Joe Budden Suggests Beyoncé Fans Thought "Renaissance" Was "Mid" After receiving backlash, Budden insisted he liked the album. By Erika Marie February 03, 2023
Music Anita Baker's 7 Biggest Hits The queen of the Quiet Storm, Anita Baker is a master of love songs. By Demi Phillips May 21, 2024
Music Red Bull Reveals Lineups For Atlanta & Chicago Music Festivals Red Bull put together two incredible festivals. By Noah C September 21, 2019
Music Migos File To Dismiss Lawsuit Against Former Lawyer The ATL group dropped their lawsuit against their former attorney today. By Aron A. February 03, 2021
Music Maui Police Chief Wins Vote To Keep Job Despite Allegations In Diddy Lawsuit Diddy is currently behind bars at the MDC in Brooklyn awaiting his trial, which is scheduled to begin in May. By Caroline Fisher March 20, 2025
Tech Kendrick Lamar's Microphone Gives Out During "AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM" Performance With Beyonce It is Mercury Retrograde, after all. By Hayley Hynes September 05, 2023
Music Pooh Shiesty Reveals How Many Songs He Writes In Prison: "I Got 5-6 Albums" Would you want him to drop one? By Zachary Horvath November 08, 2023
Politics Megan Thee Stallion Links Up With Michelle Obama & La La Anthony For Girls' Night Months after bonding during a podcast conversation, Megan Thee Stallion appears to be getting closer to the Obama family. By Erika Marie October 16, 2026
Streetwear Coi Leray Stuns With Pre-Grammys Gala Look & Celebrates Nominations The Massachusetts MC is nominated for Best Pop Dance Recording and for Best Rap Performance, which shows her versatility and appeal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 04, 2024
Streetwear Raekwon & Ghostface Killah Freestyle At MSG To Promote Knicks x Kith Campaign Raekwon and Ghostface Killah star in the newest promo for the New York Knicks x Kith streetwear campaign. By Cole Blake November 07, 2022