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Music Shy Glizzy Announces New Album & Reflects On Beyoncé Shoutout After Beyoncé performed his song "Awesome" during her tour, the D.C. rapper called it a career highlight. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2023
Relationships Faith Evans Praises Biggie's Honesty Faith Evans recently shared her favorite thing about The Notorious B.I.G. By Caroline Fisher September 02, 2023
Music Tinashe Eyes "Dancing With The Stars" Mirrorball Trophy In New Season Tinashe speaks on her competitive drive. By hnhh September 24, 2018
Streetwear Chloe Bailey Teases Underboob While Modelling "In Pieces" Merch As Her Tour Kicks Off For her first performance on this leg, Chloe will be taking over The Observatory North Park in San Diego. By Hayley Hynes August 22, 2023
Music Usher & Little Simz Get Grand On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update: Stream Our new "R&B Season" playlist update also includes cuts from Jermaine Dupri and Tommy Richman. Which one's your favorite? By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 11, 2024
Music Kodak Black Says He Wants To Be More Well-Known As A Philanthropist The Florida rapper recently expressed on Instagram Live that he's not concerned with gangster attitudes anymore. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Music M.I.A. Says Kid Cudi Didn't Even Tell Her She Was Kicked Off His Tour The two artists now are engaged in a legal showdown after M.I.A. sued Kid Cudi for millions following the controversy. By Erika Marie June 05, 2026
Music Lil Durk Won't Take The Stand In His Murder-For-Hire Trial Both the defense and the prosecution in Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial have rested their cases, which means closing arguments are next. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Scares The Barbz With Hiatus Rumors After Winning BET's Best Female Rap Artist Award This scare comes as a result of Nicki Minaj's recent call-out of her former manager Deb Antney for trying to solve beef behind her back. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2024
Music Matthew Knowles To Exit Music Industry In Favor Of New Podcast Matthew Knowles, the father of Beyoncé and Solange, says he is moving on from the music industry. By Cole Blake February 28, 2021
Politics Nicki Minaj Groups Herself With Trump And Elon Musk In Bizarre Message Nicki Minaj says Trump, Elon Musk and herself possess “spiritual signatures” that cannot be duplicated. By Erika Marie September 03, 2026
Music Memphis Bleek's "Drink Champs" Appearance Covers Jay-Z, Illegal Highs & More Whether it's the rowdy Roc-A-Fella days or his plans for his cannabis business, the Brooklyn MC has many animated stories to tell. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 23, 2023