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Music YG Volunteers At Compton Food Drive Under Armed Guard The rapper was spotted helping pack Thanksgiving meal packages. By Ben Mock November 19, 2023
Music LL Cool J Says Dr. Dre Was Initially Going To Produce His New Album LL Cool J says Dr. Dre was going to produce his new album before he chose to go with Q-Tip. By Cole Blake May 30, 2023
Music Prosecutors Double Down On Keeping AllStar JR Behind Bars The legal fight over AllStar JR's pretrial release continues as prosecutors argue he should remain in custody. By Erika Marie July 08, 2026
Music Jermaine Dupri Recalls DMX Allegedly Robbing A Reporter For “The Source” Jermaine Dupri shared a wild story about being in the studio with DMX on Instagram. By Cole Blake September 11, 2023
TV Drake Teases "Final Chapter" Of Netflix's "Top Boy" The series is scheduled to return later this fall. By Alexis Oatman August 14, 2023
Music Missy Elliott's Biggest Hits Some of Missy Elliott's biggest hits of her ongoing legendary music career are ranked, discussed and reviewed. By Paul Barnes March 11, 2023
Sports Nick Saban Golfs With 50 Cent And Travis Scott The trio hit the links at Reggie Jackson's charity event. By Ben Mock February 02, 2024
Music Cardi B Secures Major Win In Legal Battle Over “Enough (Miami)” In 2024, Cardi B was sued by Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, who accused her of copyright infringement. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "luther" Retains The Top Spot On Hot 100 For Second Consecutive Week At this point, it's becoming more and more difficult to name Kendrick Lamar and SZA's best collaboration overall. By Zachary Horvath March 03, 2025
Music Lil Nas X To Debut Next Single On 'Saturday Night Live' The artist revealed he's set to perform "Montero" and an unreleased track. By Madusa S. May 04, 2021
Pop Culture Krayzie Bone Hints At Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Doing "Tiny Desk" Bone Thugs-N-Harmony might make a comeback on NPR's "Tiny Desk." By Jake Lyda July 07, 2023
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