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Music EPMD's "Strictly Business" Turns 35: A Groundbreaking Debut That Ushered In The Golden Age EPMD's debut studio album, 'Strictly Business,' delivered a unique wave of funk and punctuality that pioneered the golden age of hip-hop. By Caleb Hardy June 09, 2023
Music Big Daddy Kane Approves Of Jay-Z's Birthday As A National Holiday Many would argue that Dark Gable deserves the accolade before Hov, but then again, B.D.K. paved the way for Jay's even larger success story. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 06, 2024
Music Ciara Cosigns GloRilla's New Song "Yeah, Glo" Ciara is enjoying the new track just as much as the fans. By Lavender Alexandria February 16, 2024
Music Tony Buzbee Challenges Jane Doe’s New Statement Clearing Jay-Z A new court fight is unfolding over Jane Doe’s reversal of her Jay-Z allegation and whether the declaration should remain on record. By Erika Marie September 28, 2026
Original Content Cam'ron's "Come Home With Me" Turns 21 One of the most monumental hip hop albums of the 2000s, Cam'ron's "Come Home With Me" turns 21. By Wyatt Westlake May 16, 2023
Music YNW Melly's Murder Retrial Delayed Once Again YNW Melly's murder trial will now begin in February. By Cole Blake November 14, 2023
Music Jennifer Lopez Calls Off Tour Amid Ben Affleck Breakup Rumors While rumors of low ticket sales and a split from Ben Affleck have been a thorn in Jennifer Lopez's PR, neither theory is substantiated. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2024
Music Donda Academy Will Hold Auditions For Its Gospel Choir Donda Academy will hold auditions on May 21 for its Sunday Service gospel choir. By Brianna Lawson May 19, 2022
Music Kanye West Claims Self-Defense In Autograph Dealer Assault Lawsuit The alleged 2022 altercation, according to the plaintiff, saw Ye strike him multiple times despite their business in the past. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2024
Music Jack Harlow's Crowd Doesn't Know His Own Lyrics Jack Harlow was met by a pretty weak response from the crowd at a recent show. By Lavender Alexandria June 23, 2023
Music GloRilla Reacts To Second Death Following Concert Stampede Police confirmed a 35-year-old woman died following the concert. By Aron A. March 07, 2023
Music D4vd Hit With Wrongful Death Lawsuit From Celeste Rivas’s Parents The wrongful death complaint names D4vd and members of his business and personal circle in Celeste Rivas’s death. By Erika Marie September 08, 2026