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Music R. Kelly To Be Sentenced Today In Chicago Case The disgraced R&B singer is already serving a 30-year sentence from his New York case conviction. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2023
Music Tyler The Creator Receives High Honor From Apple Music To Cap Off His Historic 2025 You can easily argue that no other rapper has had a bigger 2025 than Tyler The Creator and Apple Music feels that way given this award. By Zachary Horvath November 20, 2025
Music Chloe Bailey Shows Off Colorful Dresses In A New Photo Dump Chloe had plenty of flashy looks to share. By Lavender Alexandria September 21, 2023
Music G Dep Supports Diddy Outside New York City Courthouse As Federal Trial Wraps Up According to G Dep, he and Diddy were in the process of reconnecting through music when he was arrested last year. By Caroline Fisher June 25, 2025
Music The Notorious B.I.G.'s Debut "Ready To Die" Turns 29 Marking 29 years since The Notorious B.I.G. released his official introduction, an album that reshaped Hip Hop. By Erika Marie September 25, 2023
Music Jermaine Dupri Doubles Down On 106 & Park Statement The exec says he was the one to give his protege the nickname “Mr. 106 & Park.” By Kairi Coe February 23, 2023
Music Azealia Banks Goes Off On JK Rowling For Transphobic Views JK Rowling, the author of "Harry Potter," has faced public backlash for expressing transphobic views for a number of years now. By Cole Blake March 17, 2025
Music LL Cool J Essential Songs LL Cool J's influence in hip-hop are showcased through iconic hits spanning from his debut to modern classics. By Rain Adams July 15, 2024
Music J. Cole Makes Fans’ Day With A FaceTime Call One J. Cole fan recently ran into the rapper at a Nike Store in Nashville, and decided to surprise his group chat. By Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026
Music Yung Miami Deserved BET Hip Hop Media Award, She Defends Against Haters "Caresha Please" won the accolade for "Best Hip-Hop Platform," and many within and outside of the genre doubted its merit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 26, 2023
Music Maroon 5 Announces Las Vegas Residency Amid Adam Levine's Cheating Scandal Maroon 5 have announced a residency in Las Vegas following Adam Levine's recent cheating scandal. By Cole Blake September 27, 2022
Pop Culture Lollapalooza 2024 Lineup: Tyler The Creator, Future, Metro Boomin, SZA, And More To Take Over Chicago Presale for the annual festival begins on Thursday (March 21) at 10AM CT; prices will increase at 12PM for public on-sale. By Hayley Hynes March 19, 2024