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Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: RIP Pop Smoke This week's edition of the staff-curated TIDAL Wave playlist is dedicated to Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, who was tragically killed today. By Alex Zidel February 19, 2020
Music Jessie Reyez & Lil Wayne Enjoy The Ride On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update: Stream Other big new music highlights in the R&B world this week also include fresh cuts from Eric Bellinger, Jastin Martin, and Chxrry22. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 25, 2024
Music Beyoncé Shares Birthday Post For Breonna Taylor, Demands Justice Breonna Taylor was shot by police eight times after they executed a no-knock warrant on the wrong house. The suspect had already been apprehended before the police raided her home. By Aron A. June 06, 2020
Music Machine Gun Kelly Announces "Tickets To My Downfall" 2021 Tour Dates Machine Gun Kelly is getting ready to hit the road. By Aron A. April 26, 2021
Music TDE's Alleged Sexual Misconduct Victim Responds To Label's "Shakedown" Allegations Top Dawg Entertainment has a lot to address. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 03, 2025
Music Russell Simmons Reportedly Owes Over $3 Million To Sexual Assault Accusers In Unpaid Settlements These accusations might blow up again as a result. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 25, 2025
Music Charlie Puth Pleads With Kanye West To End The Antisemitic Rants Charlie Puth has reached out to Kanye West. By Cole Blake February 11, 2025
TV Ludacris Announces TV Show Based On His Career, "Insecure" Producer Joins Luda's early days as a radio DJ will reportedly take center stage in his half-hour-per-episode dramedy developing for BET Plus. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 22, 2024
Sports Tennis Star Coco Gauff Quotes Tyler The Creator After Winning 2025 French Open Coco Gauff, one the best rising talents in the sport, just secured her first clay singles Grand Slam after taking the French Open. By Zachary Horvath June 07, 2025
Music 50 Cent Offers Finesse2tymes Advice Amid Messy Dispute With His Mother Recently, Finesse2tymes' mother launched a GoFundMe, alleging that her son's actions have left her "homeless." By Caroline Fisher August 12, 2025
Music Drake Versus Childish Gambino, Twitter Debates Drake dissing Childish Gambino got social media users talking. By Caroline Fisher July 08, 2023
Original Content Dr. Dre's Cultural Influence Beyond Music Dr. Dre's multi-million-dollar successes outside of the world of music have influenced a generation of hip-hop artists. By Caleb Hardy May 23, 2023