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Music Nicki Minaj Calls Out People Who Still Need To "Apologize" "If you had the opportunity to apologize and didn’t take it, always remember: you had the opportunity of a lifetime." By Zachary Horvath November 27, 2023
Music Lauryn Hill Making Strides To Satisfy Massive Tax Debt Lauryn Hill has been up against some hefty debt thanks to the canceled reunion tour fiasco, but now things are trending up. By Zachary Horvath March 13, 2026
Music Tyler The Creator Keeps It Lo-Fi In New Music Video For "SUCKA FREE" Tyler The Creator released "SUCKA FREE" on his ninth studio album, "Don’t Tap the Glass," which dropped, last month. By Cole Blake August 27, 2025
Music Cardi B Labels Takeoff An "Angel" In Tribute Cardi B called Takeoff an "angel" in a recent tribute on social media. By Cole Blake May 27, 2023
TV Lifetime Greenlights Keyshia Cole's Biopic, Janet Jackson's Documentary, & TLC's Docuseries Lifetime and A+E Networks will be releasing projects celebrating the careers of Keyshia Cole, Janet Jackson, and more. By Gabrielle Rockson March 11, 2023
Music Queen Latifah Inducted Into National Recording Registry Queen Latifah has made sure her voice will live on. By Randy Mitchell April 14, 2023
Music How Scooter Braun Built His Empire Scooter Braun built his music empire from the ground up, representing artists like Justin Bieber. With public feuds and artists leaving, his empire might topple. By Tamara McCullough August 23, 2023
Music Ice-T Says He Almost Turned Down Grammys Appearance Ice-T reflected on being a part of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop tribute at the Grammys. By Cole Blake February 06, 2023
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Argues Prosecutors Have A Weak Case Against Him Shortly after Pooh Shiesty's father was arrested this month, he was granted a $250K bond, but prosecutors want it revoked. By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026
Music Fat Joe Defends Lying In "95%" Of His Lyrics Fat Joe says he still "lived a real f*cking life in the streets." By Cole Blake December 04, 2023
Politics Lil Durk Attends Swearing In Ceremony For New Chicago Mayor Durk claims to be working closely with the new mayor to improve lives for children in Chicago. By Noah Grant May 15, 2023
Music Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" Turns 22: An Undeniable Classic Widely regarded as JAY-Z’s best album, "The Blueprint" is known for its use of soul samples and includes some of his most iconic tracks. By Wyatt Westlake September 20, 2023