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Politics Diddy's Key To Miami Beach Expected To Be Rescinded After Arrest For Alleged Sex Trafficking City official in Miami are reportedly planning on taking back the honorary key. By Cole Blake October 07, 2024
Music Quincy Jones' Death Sparks Tributes From LL Cool J, Ice T, And More Tons of tributes have been pouring in for the legendary producer. By Cole Blake November 04, 2024
Original Content Coi Leray Talks "Bops," Body Shaming, & Her Sophomore Album With Apple Music 1 Coi chopped it up with Eddie Francis on Apple Music 1 where she discussed "Bops," her sophomore album, and wanting to inspire. By Erika Marie April 27, 2023
Pop Culture The Weeknd On "Blinding Lights": "I Thought It Was Gonna Be A Flop" Despite Abel Tesfaye's fears, the second single from his "After Hours" album is now certified diamond by the RIAA. By Hayley Hynes May 16, 2023
Profiles NLE Choppa Explains How He Linked With Birdman & Made "Shotta Flow" NLE Choppa speaks on No Love Entertainment, his Memphis upbringing and more in "On The Come Up." By Alex Zidel July 24, 2019
Music JAŸ-Z Taps Slick Rick & Pharrell To Rock The Stage At Yankee Stadium In addition to Slick Rick and Pharrell, JAŸ-Z also brought out Eminem at night two of his record-breaking Yankee Stadium run. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2026
Music R. Kelly's Lawyer Cites Illiteracy As Reason For Ignoring Lawsuit R. Kelly's legal eagles attempt to rationalize the singer's negligence. By Mitch Findlay May 09, 2019
Music Lauryn Hill Thanks Drake For Special Wireless Festival Show This is not the first time Drake and Lauryn Hill have shown each other love, but their Wireless Festival link-up felt particularly sweet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2025
Music Diddy & Prosecutors Have Added Mostly Men To Pool Of 35 Potential Jurors The process of jury selection is finally making some progress in Diddy's criminal trial ahead of opening statements, next week. By Cole Blake May 07, 2025
Music Swizz Beatz Auctions Off Colourful Painting For Children's Rights Support Swizz Beatz & charity all at the same time! By Chantilly Post November 07, 2018
Music 42 Dugg Secures Victory In Court Due To Missing Witness In Threat Case 42 Dugg was accused by a woman who allegedly was pregnant with his child of threatening her physically via online messages. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2026
Music SZA To Be Honored As Rebel During Billboard's "Women In Music" Event She will join a list of stellar female artists. By Zaynab November 21, 2018